The club is excited about working in partnership with Sarum Academy to deliver a football/education course for boys aged between 16 and 19yrs. The course will begin in September 2013 and we are confident the course will be successful in many ways. The course is a 1,2 or 3yr course dependent on the academic qualification you study.

Our aim is to offer talented young footballers a chance to develop their talent with high quality coaching and progress through to our first team. More importantly the club feel that with the support of Sarum Academy we can create an environment where young men can mature and continue their academic qualifications in further education.

The club has a successful youth structure with teams in all age groups and will continue to grow and improve over the next few seasons. Our first team are currently top of the Conference South and pushing for promotion to the National Conference league. This season we have also started a reserve team to bridge the gap between youth football and competitive mens football. The Salisbury City Football Club ‘player pathway’ between 3yrs and mens football now offers a realistic development structure that allows young talented players to reach their potential. 

On the competition front, players on the football studies course will be selected for and representing Salisbury City Football Club in the following:

• Conference Youth Alliance
• South West Counties
• College/youth league
• FA Youth Cup
• County Youth Cup

Our first team consists of full time professional players and coaching staff and the football studies course will also be delivered in a professional way. The club will provide the players medical, fitness and nutrition support as well as coaching from UEFA qualified coaching staff. The coaching and game program will focus on individual development within a team environment. With hard work, dedication and the right application from each player, they will not only progress as an individual but also as team.

Academics

Any player joining this course is a student. They will learn how to reach their potential as a footballer but the most important part to the course is their academic studies.

We want our players to value education highly, so no matter how talented they are as individuals they must understand they will not play a minute of football, unless they are up to date with all assignments and coursework in their subjects. Sarum Academy can offer players a variety of A-level subjects and B-TEC diplomas. They will work hard to deliver subject content and ensure that you achieve a qualification.

Exit Pathways

It is vital that each player on the course enjoys their time and achieves both as a footballer and with their academics. The skills learnt on the course will help open opportunities in the wider world. We will do all we can to help players progress to our first team or even to teams in higher leagues but in reality a large number of the players will need to consider work options and/ or higher education at a university. Salisbury City Football Club and Sarum Academy will work hard to develop partnerships with colleges and universities in the UK and abroad.

Interested?? What you need to do:

To earn a place on the course you will have to meet academic entry requirements for the course you wish to study. You will also need to attend the selection process at Salisbury City Football Club. You will take part in training sessions and game play and will be selected on you football ability. Finally, you will be interviewed to ensure that you have the right attitude to be a valued student and player.

The changes at Salisbury City Football Club over the past couple of years have been truly dramatic but the structure in place at the club now gives players a player pathway to develop. We hope to see local players enjoy their football in a professional environment and hopefully one day step on the Ray Mac for our first team.

FOOTBALL STUDIES COURSE

Selection process for 2014-2015 season

We are holding three training/ trial evenings at SCFC Football ground on the main pitch under the lights.

Thursday 27th February

Thursday 20th March

Thursday 24th April

ALL sessions start at 6.30PM at ‘The Raymond McEnhill Stadium’ and will finish approximately 8.30pm. Please bring training kit, appropriate footwear and a drinks bottle. You will take part in training sessions and game play so our UEFA qualified staff can assess your ability. The bar area will be open for parents to view training. There will also be a presentation in the bar area with more information regarding the course.

Please notify the club in advance if you wish to attend a trial date. Although you do not have to attend all three dates, we would encourage you to try and attend as many as possible. If you are injured please contact in advance to discuss you situation.

Interested?? What you need to do:

If you are interested in joining this exciting new football studies course please contact; email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

You'll need to meet academic requirements for the course you wish to study and you will also be interviewed to ensure that you have the right attitude to be a valued student and player.

If you are successful in earning a place on the course you will be given an off season fitness programme to follow and you will also be invited to attend pre-season training and friendly games.