Football and Education Programme

Kickworldwide created a comprehensive football and education program for players aged 16-to-19-years.

This is one-to-three-year programme is designed for players wanting to combine the development of their game with a continued education.

The programme is hosted at our Manchester Campus and is open to both international and UK-based players/students.

The Football component of the programme enables individuals to train and play in matches for up to 12 hours per week. Everyone has their own Individual Development Plan that tracks and monitors their development during their time on the programme.

We train the players as a squad and individuals to improve on their strengths and turn their weaknesses into strengths.

Football Programme

The Football element of the overall programme has the following benefits:

The best opportunity for individuals age 16-19 to develop their game whilst continuing their full-time education
An Individual Player Development Plan
Player Analysis using the same technology that the English Premier League and Women’s Super League Clubs such as the Playertek GPS Tracking System, Suunto Heart Rate Monitoring and SMARTSPEED Timing Gates.
The best opportunity for individuals age 16-19 to develop their game whilst continuing their full-time education
The best opportunity for individuals age 16-19 to develop their game whilst continuing their full-time education
An Individual Player Development Plan
The expertise of experienced and highly qualified professional staff.
Up to 12 hours per week of professional training and matches.
Compete in Leagues against other teams from around the country.
Compete in National Cups and International Tournaments.
Play in our Representative Squads against Professional Clubs.
The opportunity to impress watching scouts.
Excellent facilities that are close to tram, train and bus stops.
Opportunities to progress into Professional/Semi-Professional Football in the UK, Europe, Asia & USA Scholarships.

Education

The Education component of the overall programme is where individuals have their own study programme based on their GCSE grades.

However, there is a qualification at every level based on what has been obtained at school.

Teaching is dynamic and engaging. Individuals are aassessed on theoretical knowledge and practical application. Individuals have the use of desktop computers and/or laptops, various IT and an extensive library of resources to help them achieve.

Depending on the level an individual achieves, they can progress on to University, a USA Sport Scholarship, an Apprenticeship or straight into a career that is sport or non sport related.

The components of their own study individual programme are:-

One main core qualification based on their GCSE equivalent grades from the list below:
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (equivalent to 3 A Levels), Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership or AQQ English
Individual Tutorials: These take place regularly during the Academic Year and enable each individual to meet with their personal tutor to help to keep them progressing on the programme.
Work Experience: In the summer months during the programme suitable individuals will be given the opportunity to take up work placements in Kickworldwide partner territories including China, Uzbekistan, India, Tanzania, Cameroon and Zambia. In some cases, these placements will include a salary payment but, in all cases, costs will be covered by the host territory.
GCSE Maths (if achieved below a GCSE Grade 4 equivalent)
GCSE English (if achieved below a GCSE Grade 4 equivalent)
Educational Trips & Visits: We take individuals on numerous trips and visits during the Academic Year. These can include overseas football trips/tournaments, team building residentials, a visit to St George’s Park – home of the England National Squads and visits to Professional Clubs.