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Tresham College Football Academy

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Our footballers compete at the highest level of college football.

  Tresham Football Academy, established in 2007, was one of the country’s first football and education programs. Since then, it has achieved significant success, including being named the 2018-2019 AoC Sport National Football Champions and four-time ECFA East Midlands Champions. The academy has also seen three players return to professional football with clubs such as Colchester United F.C. and Dagenham and Redbridge.

In 2013, the academy expanded to include a ladies’ football program for girls aged 16-21. This program has been equally successful, with the team finishing as ECFA East Midlands League Runners-up three times and player Alex O’Neill signing with Leicester City F.C.

Players at Tresham Football Academy can study a Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 (A-Level) BTEC in Sports Coaching and Development while training three times a week. They compete in the ECFA Premier League or ECFA East Midlands leagues, with opportunities to trial for the England Colleges National Team. Notably, Dominik Wysocki was selected in 2022/23 and Niall Shackleton in 2023/24.

Upon completing their courses, students have various exit routes, including university studies, soccer scholarships through partnered companies, or continuing at Tresham College to pursue an FDsC in Sports Coaching and progress into the under-23s program.

National Football Champions 2019!

We don’t just compete – we win!

Recent victories include the College National Championship 2018/19.

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Our coaches have UEFA A and B coaching licences and have played for and against some of the most famous teams in football.  Just try our quick quiz to learn more.

Which of the following teams have our coaches played for or against?

Arsenal, Leicester, Tottenham, Celtic, West Ham, Newcastle United, Chelsea, Everton, Crystal Palace, Leeds and Fulham, Sunderland, Aston Villa, Blackburn, Wolves

Answer

All of them!… and the coaches look forward to sharing all their experiences and stories with you.

Meet the Experts:

Richard Scott Tresham Academy of Sport
Coach

Richard Scott

  • Ex-professional player at Birmingham City and Peterborough United
  • Over 300 league appearances at various clubs
  • Played at Wembley in the playoff finals
  • UEFA B coaching licence
  • Managed and coached with a range of non-league clubs
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Coach

Steve Walker

  • UEFA B coaching licence
  • Former manager / assistant manager at a range of non-league football clubs
  • Has coached at the Academy for over 10 years and brings a vast array of experience
John Dobson Tresham Academy of Sport
Coach

John Dobson

  • UEFA B Football coach
  • Elite Development Coach at Leicester City
  • Played for England Football U16s
  • Graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University and De Montfort University
  • Currently studying MSc Sports Coaching at the University of Birmingham with specific focus towards Player and Participant Development
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Coach

Hannah Northall

  • Former captain for Coventry City Ladies and has competed against the likes of Liverpool FC, Arsenal and Nottingham Forest
  • Current captain of Corby Town Ladies FC
  • FA-licenced football coach
  • BSc. (Hons) in Sports Studies and Professional Certificate in Education & Training

Tresham College Facilities

Something for everyone

We have a course for everyone.  Our staff will make sure you slot in at the right level so you can get the most out of your studies too.

Level 2 Diploma in Sport.  You will study topics including fitness, anatomy, lifestyle and wellbeing – and lots of football of course.  We’ll also get you started on your coaching career.

Level 3 Diploma in Sport.  You will study topics including coaching, health, fitness, nutrition and sport psychology – and lots of football of course.  We’ll also get you started on your coaching career.

Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching.  You will study topics including fitness, sport psychology, coaching, anatomy and sport performance – and lots of football of course.  We’ll also get you started on your coaching career.  You will study at the College and your degree will be awarded by our academic partner, the University of Bedfordshire.

Macey York Tresham Sport

Macey York

Hi, I’m Macey and I captain the women’s football team.  I’ve been at the College for three years and I want to do two more on the Foundation Degree in Coaching. 

Once I graduate, I want to be a PE teacher in a secondary school.  With the support of my Tutors, I am sure I’ll reach my goals.  Thanks, Tresham!

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If you would like to chat with our Head coach or book a place on a football trial event, please email us on sportsacademy@bedford.ac.uk with your name and phone number and we will call you back.

If you would like to reserve your place on this fantastic course, please click here and complete a few details.  We’ll do the rest.  We look forward to helping you achieve your ambitions.

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SPORT & FITNESS COURSES

If you are highly motivated, energetic and dynamic, our Sport & Fitness courses will enable you to study and specialise in areas such as outdoor leisure, development and fitness, and personal training.

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