The Wealdstone Academy
LEARN - TRAIN - PLAY - REPEAT
THE HARROW COLLEGE CAMPUS
New for September 2024 Wealdstone FC is proud to open its 3rd football academy site in partnership with Harrow College.
The Wealdstone FC Academy Harrow College campus is for 16-18 year olds, located in fantastic facilities in Central Harrow just a minutes walk away from Harrow on the Hill Tube Station.
The Harrow college academy programme combines education with top-class football training. As well as giving talented footballers the opportunity to progress through the Wealdstone FC academy pathway right up to first team level the academy also teaches skills, experiences and qualifications that will help progression into other careers.
The Football Academy provides a programme of football training while working on a full-time course of academic study. Academy teams compete in the British Colleges Sport League, ECFA London with talented footballers also given the opportunity to play in the u19 National League and the u23s National League.
Courses - we are enrolling for September 2024 start dates
BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Sport - this course is for those with a minimum of 4 GCSEs in relevant subjects or able to demonstrate other related qualifications and experience.
OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Sport - Football Academy - this course is for students with a proven playing ability, selected at trials, who seek a first class education. Students should have 4 GCSE at grade 4/5 including maths and English to be able to enrol.
BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Sport - this course is for students with a proven playing ability, selected at trials, who seek a first class education and hold 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 including maths and English or a Level 2 qualification at merit or above.
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport, Fitness and Personal Training - this course is aimed at students aged 16-18 that have a passion for sport, fitness and physical activity. This is the first year of a two year course that establishes and develops industry relevant skills for those seeking employment within the fitness industry.
Being part of this squad will give you the opportunity to improve your football skills and potential exposure to a range of football clubs. Study and qualifications gained can also lead to opportunities in the following fields:
· Professional sports person
· Coaching
· Sports Therapy
· Fitness Industry
· Leisure Management
· Teaching
· Higher Education
· Overseas Scholarships.
Interested in joining?
For further information please contact Katie Tarrant at Harrow College on 020 8909 6199 or contact Wealdstone FC at academy@wealdstonefc.com or 07944 684782. Follow the Wealdstone academy on Instagram Wealdstonefcacademy for up to date news and to see the next trial dates.