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Girls Football

Academy

Combine your studies with a ‘football-rich’ programme of activities. Durham Sixth Form Centre has secured a highly successful collaborative partnership with Durham Women’s Football Club and Durham University.

Champions: NFYL North Premier Division 2019/2020.

More on this course

In addition to undertaking a programme of study, students will:

  • Receive four hours of coaching per week at Durham University Sports Centre, Maiden Castle
  • Represent the centre & Durham Womens Football Club on a Wednesday in The Barclays WSL Academy League and cup competitions
  • Opportunity to attend weekly strength and conditioning sessions at Maiden Castle

The most able footballers will have the chance to progress into the Durham Womens Football Squad. Places are strictly limited due to the practical nature of the programme (30 players per year). Trials are held between October–April. Pre-season takes place during August.

Academy pathway

Girls undertaking a Football Academy programme of study are talented individuals who want to combine either a BTEC sports course or an A-level programme of study whilst receiving specialist coaching from fully qualified UEFA licenced coaches.

Kit

Due to the practical nature of this programme, all Academy players require a full sports kit which can be purchased from Durham Sixth Form Centre.

Kit includes:

  • Home strip / training kit / technical pants and top / padded jacket / kit bag.
  • All badged with the players initials and Academy logo.

Careers Insight

On completion of the programme of study, students can progress into sport-related careers or higher education.