Education | Post 16 Programme Plymouth

Young people aged between 16 and 18 can apply to study on our Football Education Programmes based at Home Park in Plymouth, Carn Brea Leisure Centre in West Cornwall and Devon FA HQ in Newton Abbot. The programmes provide talented and enthusiastic youngsters with the opportunity to train and play as a football scholar in tandem with their academic studies. The programme sees the students work towards a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (equivalent to 3 A Levels) vocational academic qualification alongside a comprehensive football scholarship, all entirely staffed by Plymouth Argyle Football Club. The programme is designed to give young people ownership over their personal development both on and off of the pitch to support their future goals whether that be progressing on to UK based universities, overseas education scholarships, employment, sports industry apprenticeships/internships or by progressing into the professional game as a player.

The programmes benefit from UEFA qualified coaches across all teams and guidance and support from ex-professionals, including Gary Sawyer, Jamie Day, and Marcus Martin.

The academic aspect of the programme is delivered by qualified teachers (PGCE, QTLS) all who also have UEFA coaching licences to blend the on pitch and classroom learning together to bring the learning to life and provide industry relevant experiences to help the learners understand the opportunities available to them in the future.

A two-year, full-time education and football development programme delivered in partnership with professional and non-league football clubs.

Players typically receive up to ten hours of training each week, including technical, tactical and strength and conditioning specific training, as well as futsal sessions and planned recovery sessions to maximise development.

All players represent Plymouth Argyle FC in competitive leagues, the Plymouth based programme compete in the National Youth Football League (NYFL) and the Cornwall based programme compete in the EFL Community & Football Alliance League (CEFA), this includes playing against clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham, Watford, Southampton, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Portsmouth, Swindon & Exeter and many more across the Country.

To express your interest in any of our programmes and/or to gain further information please complete an application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pHcq....

To express an interest in the Girls’ Post 16 Programme: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA....

Post 16 Education Open Evenings and Open Training Sessions 2024

Monday 5th February – Green Taverners (6.30pm-8.30pm) Open evening

If you are interested in attending, please email [email protected] to book and confirm your place or fill out the expression of interest form above.
For more information on the Home Park programme, please contact [email protected]

For more information on the Girls’ programme, please contact ryan@[email protected]

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