Girls’ Football Academy
Girls’ Football Academy
An added extra of studying on the Sports Courses at Sparsholt College is that you become part of our Girls’ Football Academy.
We work closely with a number of local football clubs to ensure your progression up the football leagues. Our players have the opportunity to play in the Association of Colleges’ Ladies’ Futsal League and in the Super 7s College League.
The Academy also boasts links to American universities where scholarships can be offered for players seeking international playing experiences.
Training will focus around our playing style and philosophy, technique and skills application, performance video analysis and strength and conditioning training – all at our state-of-the-art sport centre.
CHELSEA FC FOUNDATION: SPARSHOLT SQUAD
Sparsholt College has signed with the Chelsea Football Club Foundation – the charitable arm of Chelsea FC that empowers communities and individuals to achieve their goals through football. This new exciting association brings a new wealth of opportunities to Sport students studying at Sparsholt College, including:
- Train 3 times a week
- Play competitive fixtures Wednesdays
- Enrolment into the British College 11’s League
- Compete in the National Futsal League
- Represent CFCF: Sparsholt Women’s Football Academy in national competitions
- Take part in training sessions held at the Chelsea FC Training Complex in Cobham
- Access to CFC Women’s 1st team fixtures throughout the season
- Opportunities to visit Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge Stadium
- Take their first steps in Coach Education courses delivered by the FA
- Players qualified to a minimum FA Level 1 coaching in football standard during their time at the college will be able to access the CFCF Employment pathway
- Players employed by Chelsea FC will have the opportunity to build their coaching experience working, locally, nationally and internationally
- All academy players will be issued with CFC Training kit and match wear
MEET THE EXPERT
Samantha Vokes
Girl’s Football Academy Manager
“I play in the FA Premier League for Southampton WFC as a right back/centre back depending on the team’s tactical system, so am very up-to-date with the professional game. I had a season in management when injured in 2016, managing Southampton Women’s Reserves in an undefeated season and winning the side promotion to the Southern Regional Division.”
EDUCATION | WHAT ARE MY COURSE OPTIONS?
- Sport – BTEC Level 2 Sports Award
- Sport, Fitness and Personal Training – BTEC level 3 National Extended Diploma
- Sports Coaching and Development – BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma
PROGRAMME | WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM THE FOOTBALL ACADEMY?
- Training 3 times a week
- Competitive fixtures on Wednesdays
- Enrolment into the British College 11’s League
- Represent Chelsea Football Club Foundation in national competitions
- Take part in training sessions at the Chelsea FC training complex in Cobham
FACILITIES | WHAT FACILITIES ARE ON OFFER?
- 3 High Grade 11-A-Side Pitches
- Large Exclusive Gym
- Futsal Arena
NEXT STEPS | WHERE CAN THE ACADEMY LEAD ME?
- Semi Professional/professional Football Career
- University links in the UK plus links with American universities with scholarship programmes
- Chelsea Football Club Foundation Employment Opportunities