3-YEAR INTERNATIONAL DEGREE IN FOOTBALL COACHING & MANAGEMENT
Train, Live, and Perform Like a Professional Athlete Whilst Earning Your University Degree
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
A premium international soccer development and academic pathway designed for elite players, coaches, and future sports industry leaders. This unique three-year degree programme offers an immersive global soccer experience across two of Europe's most respected sporting environments.
THE PATHWAY
PORTUGAL (3 MONTHS / YEAR)
High-Performance Pre-Season & Tactical Development Camp in Portugal.
- Daily UEFA-qualified coaching
- High-intensity pre-season training methodology
- Competitive fixtures vs international opposition
- Full residential accommodation & athlete nutrition
- Warm-weather performance training environment
ENGLAND (6 MONTHS / YEAR)
The England phase is delivered at Worksop Town FC, one of the oldest soccer clubs in world, founded in 1861.
- Elite daily training at Worksop Town FC
- UEFA A-Licensed coaching staff
- Weekly competitive fixtures (academy & semi-pro level)
- Performance analysis & individual development plans
- Professional training facilities & match exposure
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT MODEL
Players develop across all key performance areas:
- Technical ability
- Tactical intelligence
- Physical performance
- Mental resilience
- Professional discipline
Each player is continuously monitored and supported through structured development planning and performance tracking.
EXPOSURE & SOCCER EXPERIENCE
Players gain real exposure to English soccer culture and professional environments, including experiences linked to top-level clubs such as:
- Manchester United
- Manchester City
- Liverpool FC
This includes stadium visits, matchday experiences, and soccer environment immersion.
RESIDENTIAL PERFORMANCE LIFESTYLE
Players are based in structured high-quality accommodation in both Portugal and England, designed to support recovery, discipline, and elite performance.
- Full board athlete nutrition
- Safe supervised environments
- Professional lifestyle structure
- Recovery-focused living conditions
ELITE COACHING & SUPPORT STAFF
Delivered by a professional soccer performance team including:
- UEFA-qualified coaches
- Programme Director / Head of Soccer
- Goalkeeper specialist coach
- Physiotherapist & sports science team
- Safeguarding & pastoral care staff
- Programme operations coordinator
QUALIFICATION
Our unique degree programme offers a clear progression route, empowering you to reach the highest levels of academic and professional achievement.
Degree Sports Coaching and Management
The course delivers a blend of theory and practice so that students are equipped with extensive knowledge and skills making them highly employable on completion of the course. We ensure our programmes equip students with the skills and knowledge to pursue a wide range of exciting careers in the sports industry, including:
Sports coach
Coach developer
Performance analyst
Coach educator
Development officer
Teaching
Scout and talent reporter
Project lead
Sports management
Year 1
- Technology and Performance: Fundamentals of Performance Analysis
- Football for Social Change: Coaching in the Community
- Building a Professional Identity: Academic and Career Skills for Football Coaching and Management
- Inclusive Football Coaching: Engaging Communities
- Scouting and Talent Identification in Football
- The Social Responsibility of Football Coaching
Year 2
- Optimising Player Development: Coaching and Technology
- The Business of Football: Finance, Marketing, and Governance
- Developing a Career in Football: Skills, Networking, and Development
- Football Event Planning and Delivery
- Football Research: Methods and Practice
- Advanced Football Coaching for Performance
Year 3
- Advanced Coaching Pedagogy and Practice
- Strategic Leadership and Management in Football
- Professional Development and Industry Engagement
- Applied Project in Football Coaching and Management
- Football Development and Social Responsibility
- Innovation and Technology in Football Performance
EDUCATION & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Alongside soccer training, players receive structured support in:
- Career pathway development
- Professional soccer education
- Mindset & leadership training
- Life skills & personal development
FULL PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
All logistics are fully managed:
- International travel & airport transfers
- Accommodation coordination
- Training & match scheduling
- Player welfare & safeguarding
Real-World Success
See how our international student-athletes successfully integrate professional academy training with their academic requirements.
WHO THIS IS FOR
This programme is designed for:
- Elite international players
- Soccer academies
- Player agents
- Clubs seeking structured player development pathways
