With the government requirement to stay in fulltime education until 18, you face some tough decisions to ensure you use this time to best prepare for the future ‌Here at St Neots Town FC we encourage individuals to look at what each option provides them both academically and in terms of their personal development for a future career.
What do you need to fulfil your potential?
Who is best placed to help you?
What will success look like in 2 years?
We have opportunities for aspiring sports students wishing to enter a full-time training programme. This will encompass developing practical skills, high work ethics and team work Who is this Programme aimed at? The St Neots Town FC Scholarship Opportunities are aimed at passionate sports students between the ages of 16 - 18 years old. We offer you the opportunity to gain academic qualifications while developing your football / sporting ability and gaining industry experience to enhance your CV. What does a scholarship offer you? St Neots Town FC offers a path to a career in your chosen sport and sports related industries as well a route through to higher education. You will have access to professional coaching, qualified teachers and industry experts in order to fulfil your potential.
We have opportunities for aspiring sports students wishing to enter a full-time training programme. This will encompass developing practical skills, high work ethics and team work We offer the chance to focus on a Teaching & Coaching career with unrivalled opportunities to gain hands on experience in both secondary & primary school settings. Individuals will improve vital leadership skills required for working with young students & gain recognised coaching badges along the journey. For those interested in a role in the Fitness Industry moving forward, look no further as we have partnered with specialists to deliver a PT course equipped to ensure you have the knowledge to complement qualifications for you to step straight into the world of work.
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Integrated Football & Academic Timetable Peterborough United FC Talent ID & Full-time Coaching Staff Thurlow Nunn League Fixtures Training with St Neots Town FC 1st Team Full-time Professional Training Syllabus Individual Player Development Plans One Leisure Gym Access Professional Kit Package Off the Pitch Welfare Support Position Specific Training (incl. GKs) State of the Art Playing Facilities + All Sixth Form Education Benefits
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British Colleges League Fixtures Training with Elite Squad & possible selection Full-time Professional Training Syllabus Individual Player Development Plans Personal Fitness Analysis One Leisure Gym Access Professional Kit Package Off the Pitch Welfare Support Position Specific Training (incl. GKs) State of the Art Playing Facilities
+ All Sixth Form Education Benefits
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Integrated Coaching & Academic Timetable Opportunity for industry qualifications in Teaching & Leadership Regular experience of assisting PE delivery in Secondary / Primary School settings Individual Coaching Development Plans Lead coaching sessions with St Neots Town FC Academy FA Level 1 / Level 2 Coaching Course School PE Delivery Syllabus Professional Kit Package & State of the Art Facilities Off the Pitch Welfare Support Playing opportunities if wished One Leisure Gym Access
+ All Sixth Form Education Benefits
Female Football Scholarship
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Integrated Football & Academic Timetable Personal Fitness Analysis Fulltime Professional Training Syllabus Individual Player Development Plans Qualified full-time Female Specific Coaching Staff Training opportunities with St Neots Town Boys Professional Kit Package Off the Pitch Welfare Support British Colleges League Fixtures One Leisure Gym Access State of the Art Playing Facilities
+ All Sixth Form Education Benefits In support of England Talent Pathway (FA Regional Programme)
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Integrated Fitness & Academic Timetable Personal Athlete Analysis / Programme setting Fulltime Professional Training Syllabus Individual Performance Enhancement Plans Qualified Personal Training Experts with industry experience Performance support for Elite Programme Players Professional Kit Package Off the Pitch Welfare Support One Leisure Gym Access State of the Art Facilities Playing opportunities if interested
+ All Sixth Form Education Benefits
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Integrated Fitness & Academic Timetable Personal Athlete Analysis / Programme setting ECB Fulltime Professional Training Syllabus Individual Performance Enhancement Plans Qualified Personal Training Experts with industry experience Potential Overseas tours and exchange programmes Training opportunities at First Class County Grounds Specialist coaching small groups- Batting, Spin Seam, Wicket Keeping Professional Kit Package Off the Pitch Welfare Support One Leisure Gym Access State of the Art Facilities A levels, BTEC’s and re-sit Maths and English
• • • • • • + All Sixth Form Education Benefits
Cricket Delivered in Partnership with Eaton Socon Cricket Club
Football Playing Facilities
Become part of something
Sixth form education Alongside your chosen Scholarship Option you will become a Student of Astrea Sixth Form St Neots.
The Sixth Form will deliver your education while you are with us, this will ensure you best fulfil your academic potential
All academic subjects for the Scholarship Programme are delivered at the Astrea Sixth Form St Neots. This allows anyone wishing to study specific courses [such as A-Levels] the chance to do so without compromising on their high quality sport development opportunities
Example Time table
Course Examples 3 A-Levels offered by Astrea Sixth Form St Neots (2 years). Mix of A-Level Subjects & BTEC Course (2 Years) [Equivalent to 3 A-Levels] * Subject to integrated option blocks*
Access to A-Levels Course – BTEC Level 2 Technical Diploma in Sport & Activity Leadership (1 Year APS Top Up) + GCSE Maths & English retakes if required
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Support off the pitch In addition to the mini gym at Astrea six form St Neots we also partner with One Leisure Gym (St Neots) to ensure we provide the highest levels of physical support and injury recovery for our Scholars. This includes sessions twice a week at the Gym / Swimming Pool where players are given specific individual training programmes dependant on their playing position or injury status.
After the Scholarship During your Scholarship we will provide you with a number of opportunities to support your chosen career pathway including:
• University Applications • Overseas Scholarship Presentations • Career Experience This will provide a number of exit routes: •
First Team Player • Professional Coach • Physiotherapist • Fitness Instructor • PE Teacher
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Professional Player • Sports Scientist • Personal Trainer
Success Stories
Other notable mentions; Claudio Ofosu – 2 Year Pro Contract Erhan Nurettin, Zak Rudman & Andre Williams – SNTFC Step 3 First Team Evan Jeckells – USA Scholarship, Charlie Green – Club Coaching Staff
Our Partners
Acerbis Kit is used throughout the club from U9s to the First Team and represents the professionalism we show & expect at all times.
All Scholars own & wear their kit for Training & Gym to represent the club. Match Day kit is provided for Fixtures.
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From there you will be invited to an Open Day /Trial Event & then to apply for one of the scholarship programmes
What’s Next ?
How to Apply
You will then be asked to attend a Sixth Form Interview with Teachers and Football Club Staff. Provided all goes well, you will receive your offer and be given the appropriate starting info.
See you in September!
St Neots Town FC
Contact Us Football Club Scholarships: Iain Parr Director of Football & Head of Scholarship Iain@SNTFC.co.uk 07970 851511 St Neots Town Football Club, Premier Plus Stadium, Kester Way, Loves Farm, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 6SL
Sixth Form Education: Mark Taylor
Director of Astrea Sixth Form St Neots 01480 353535 Astrea Sixth form St Neots Longsands Road St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1LQ
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St Neots Town Football Club, Premier Plus Stadium, Kester Way, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 6SL 01480 470012 www.StNeotsTownFC.co.uk @StNeotsTownFC @ASFStNeots