FOOTBALL EDUCATION PROGRAMME
The Guiseley AFC Academy football education programme mirrors that of an elite academy and is the ultimate opportunity for any young person seeking an elite-level football development experience, while wanting to develop academically. Succeed on and off the pitch and progress into a career within the football and sport industry.
FOOTBALL EDUCATION PROGRAMME
The Guiseley AFC Academy football education programme mirrors that of an elite academy and is the ultimate opportunity for any young person seeking an elite-level football development experience, while wanting to develop academically. Succeed on and off the pitch and progress into a career within the football and sport industry.
Providing 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 through our highly qualified coaching team, students will also be driven to achieve academically, progressing onto university, U.S Scholarships, Apprenticeships or straight into direct employment.
Guiseley AFC Academy
Gordon Mills
Netherfield Rd
Guiseley
Leeds
LS20 9PD
Providing 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 through our highly qualified coaching team, students will also be driven to achieve academically, progressing onto university, U.S Scholarships, Apprenticeships or straight into direct employment.
Guiseley AFC Academy
Gordon Mills
Netherfield Rd
Guiseley
Leeds
LS20 9PD
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 live football and fitness businesses, provides students with great opportunities to gain invaluable work experiences across a range of disciplines including community coaching, physio, media, fitness, event management and more.
Professional development hours are also built into students timetables which enables them to gain work experience, transferable employability skills and build 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 live football and fitness businesses, provides students with great opportunities to gain invaluable work experiences across a range of disciplines including community coaching, physio, media, fitness, event management and more.
Professional development hours are also built into students timetables which enables them to gain work experience, transferable employability skills and build contacts and industry experiences that supports them within their future career journeys.
On the pitch The Guiseley AFC Academy Football Education Programme is designed for both elite players looking to develop as far as they can up the football pyramid and those that wish to continue to play and use their passion in further education to secure a future in sport off the pitch.
Students train everyday with our highly qualified UEFA coaches and FA educators at the fantastic Guiseley AFC trainign facilities , 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.
Crowned the National League Under-19 Alliance North champions in 2024, you have the chance to be part of a highly successful program on the pitch, 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 Guiseley AFC Academy Football Education Programme is designed for both elite players looking to develop as far as they can up the football pyramid and those that wish to continue to play and use their passion in further education to secure a future in sport off the pitch.
Students train everyday with our highly qualified UEFA coaches and FA educators at the fantastic Guiseley AFC trainign facilities , 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.
Crowned the National League Under-19 Alliance North champions in 2024, you have the chance to be part of a highly successful program on the pitch, 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.
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.
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.
