Access Sport | Alvechurch FC Academy

FOOTBALL EDUCATION PROGRAMME

Based at Alvechurch F.C, our football education programme mirrors that of an elite academy and is the ultimate opportunity for any young person from Birmingham seeking a high-level football development experience, while wanting to develop academically within a live sports environment. Succeed on and off the pitch and progress into a career within the football and sport industry.

Access Sport | Alvechurch FC Academy

FOOTBALL EDUCATION PROGRAMME

Based at Alvechurch F.C, our football education programme mirrors that of an elite academy and is the ultimate opportunity for any young person from Birmingham seeking a high-level football development experience, while wanting to develop academically within a live sports environment. Succeed on and off the pitch and progress into a career within the football and sport industry.

The Alvechurch FC Player Academy Football Education Programme provides students aged 16-18 the opportunity to study towards a Level 3 Extended Diploma qualification which is attached to a career focused sport industry pathway programme in either coaching/teaching or sports science. Developing as players to their highest ability with fantastic player pathways through our highly qualified coaching team, students will be driven to achieve academically, progressing onto university, U.S Scholarships, Apprenticeships or straight into direct employment.

Address

Redditch Road

West Heath

Alvechurch

Birmingham

B38 9EL

The Alvechurch FC Player Academy Football Education Programme provides students aged 16-18 the opportunity to study towards a Level 3 Extended Diploma qualification which is attached to a career focused sport industry pathway programme in either coaching/teaching or sports science. Developing as players to their highest ability with fantastic player pathways through our highly qualified coaching team, students will be driven to achieve academically, progressing onto university, U.S Scholarships, Apprenticeships or straight into direct employment.

Address

Redditch Road

West Heath

Alvechurch

Birmingham

B38 9EL

courses available

Sports Development & Coaching Level 3

This two-year course is designed for students with a strong interest in sport or football development while gaining a valuable skill set within coaching, sports science and performance analysis.

The Education & Professional Development

Students study towards a two year Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Development and Coaching qualification that is attached to one of our industry career focused pathways in either coaching & teaching or sports science . Both the qualification and course pathways are 100% practical and cover a wide variety of topics across a wide range of sporting careers.

The course allows students to focus on developing industry relevant skills, knowledge and experiences to support their progression onto university, U.S Scholarships, Apprenticeships or direct employment.

Being based within a live football business provides students with great opportunities to gain invaluable work experiences across a range of disciplines including community coaching, physio, media, event management and more.

Professional development hours are also built into students timetables which enables them to gain work experience, transferable employability and important life skills, contacts and industry experiences that supports them within their future career journeys.

Students study towards a two year Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Development and Coaching qualification that is attached to one of our industry career focused pathways in either  coaching & teaching or sports science . Both the qualification and course pathways are 100% practical and cover a wide variety of topics across a wide range of sporting careers.

The course allows students to focus on developing industry relevant skills, knowledge and experiences to support their progression onto university, U.S Scholarships, Apprenticeships or direct employment.

Being based within a live football business provides students with great opportunities to gain invaluable work experiences across a range of disciplines including community coaching, physio, media, event management and more. 

Professional development hours are also built into students timetables which enables them to gain work experience, transferable employability and important life skills, contacts and industry experiences that supports them within their future career journeys.

THE FOOTBALL & PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

On the pitch The Alvechurch Academy Education Programme is designed for elite players looking to develop as far as they can up the football pyramid.

Students train everyday with our highly qualified UEFA coaches and FA educators at the fantastic Hyde United 3G pitch, developing as players physically and technically utilising the latest in performance technology (VEO Cameras, Playertek GPS Vests and Sports Coaching Session Planner). This professional technology is also available for students aspiring to be sports scientists, analysts and coaches to get hands on a develop a portfolio of experience that support their future career aspirations.

Representing the club across a range of competitive national and college league and cup competitions including the prestigious FA Youth Cup, there is also the chance for those that catch the eye to be rewarded with opportunities to be involved or earn a first team contract.

International tours also take place annually with a range of career focused and player development trips on offer for students to experience.

On the pitch The Alvechurch Academy Education Programme is designed for elite players looking to develop as far as they can up the football pyramid.

Students train everyday with our highly qualified UEFA coaches and FA educators at the fantastic Hyde United 3G pitch, developing as players physically and technically utilising the latest in performance technology (VEO Cameras, Playertek GPS Vests and Sports Coaching Session Planner). This professional technology is also available for students aspiring to be sports scientists, analysts and coaches to get hands on a develop a portfolio of experience that support their future career aspirations.

Representing the club across a range of competitive national and college league and cup competitions including the prestigious FA Youth Cup, there is also the chance for those that catch the eye to be rewarded with opportunities to be involved or earn a first team contract.

International tours also take place annually with a range of career focused and player development trips on offer for students to experience.

what next?

Join us at an upcoming event

We will shortly be scheduling open events across our national programmes so register your interest in the programme closest to you by clicking the register interest below and we will keep you informed with further details when these are announced.

Register your interest and apply now

Applying is quick and easy, and can be done in less than two minutes. Just click the button below and fill in a quick form and we’ll do the rest.

what next?

Join us for an upcoming event

We will shortly be scheduling open events across our national programmes so register your interest in the programme closest to you by clicking the register interest below and we will keep you informed with further details when these are announced.

Register your interest and apply now

Applying is quick and easy, and can be done in less than two minutes. Just click the button below and fill in a quick form and we’ll do the rest.