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Tresham College U23s Football Academy

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Want to combine your studies with first-class football coaching with UEFA-licensed coaches?

  As a talented footballer on our under 23s program, you will receive top-class coaching under the guidance of our ex-professional lead football coaches. Alongside this you will also receive free access to our conditioning suite where there is additional Strength & Conditioning support, Sports Therapy and Performance Analysis. All delivered at our on-site facilities.

You will have the opportunity to compete in the best football league outside of the professional football pyramid in The National Football Youth League U23 South Division. You will receive two training sessions per week as well as games on Monday afternoon which are all recorded using our Veo camera system.

Upon successful completion of this course you can progress straight on to the third year of a course delivered at the University of Bedfordshire, to achieve a BSc Sport Science Degree. Utilising the knowledge gained from this course you could also go into employment in the sports coaching, fitness, health and performance industries. There are also soccer scholarships and employment opportunities on completion of your course.

Our coaches also have great links into a variety of non-league football clubs. This can be hugely beneficial to our young players to help them get the opportunities they haven’t yet received.

Find out more about the Sports Science (Coaching) Foundation Degree

Course overview

This course will provide you with a specialist work-related programme of study that covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to work in the sport, health and fitness industry as a qualified sports coach.

Within our sports team is a range of subject specialists with Bachelor and Masters of Science degrees in a range of sports-related fields. The team also has a range of vocational experience and some are actively engaged with, and working in, the sports industry.

What you'll cover

Units you can study on the course will include: employment in the sports industry; management and supervision in the sports industry; fundamentals of sport and exercise psychology; psychology of sport, exercise and health; functional anatomy and physiology; exercise physiology; coaching for participation; sports coaching and performance development.

You will complete work experience and project related units which require the completion of a minimum of 80 hours work experience per year. There is also the opportunity to gain commercially recognised qualifications such as a range of Level 1 Coaching qualifications, as well as a Level 2 award in Coaching Studies.

What you can do after the course

On successful completion of this course you can progress straight on to the third year of a course delivered at the University of Bedfordshire, to achieve a BSc Sport Science Degree. Utilising the knowledge gained from this course you could also go into employment in the sports coaching, fitness, health and performance industries.

National Football Champions 2019!

We don’t just compete – we win!

Recent victories include the College National Championship 2018/19.

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Meet the Coaching Team:

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
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Dominik Wysocki

Dominik Wysocki, a dynamic winger known for his brilliant dribbling and ability to shoot with both feet, made a significant impact during his three years at Tresham Football Academy. His exceptional skills and versatility on the field earned him trials with Leicester City F.C. and Peterborough United F.C., while also representing the college in the England Colleges National Team. Dominik’s dedication and talent culminated in him becoming Tresham’s all-time top goal scorer, leaving a lasting legacy at the academy.

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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.

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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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