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Football Development Programme

at Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, Wakefield · other provider

Not statedOther coursesOther1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

The Football Development Programme is an elite Football Academy for aspiring footballers (male and female) that runs alongside your education. Our unique approach to it alongside a top team of staff gives you the opportunity to develop as a player while studying on a course at Wakefield College. The programme consists of a professionally designed bespoke football training programme including Strength & Conditioning sessions, recovery and performance analysis sessions, revolving around weekly fixtures in the ECFA National League, Schools FA Cup and showcase games against professional academies. This programme is also suitable for those wanting to pursue a scholarship in the USA. Your week will be balanced between your coursework, classes and FDP coaching sessions. Fixtures in the ECFA national leagues and cups are on Wednesdays and you will have the chance to play showcase games against pro clubs and international teams. As a player in the FDP you must be studying on a full-time course at Wakefield College. We pride ourselves on having the best staff around. Head Football Coach Ben Severn is a coach at Doncaster Rovers FC as well as the England Colleges National team. Tutors are industry experts that pass on their knowledge and experience. We have a former body building World Champion (UIBBN & INBF), former athletes and tutors with international coaching experience. We also embark on an annual sports tour to Europe for a mixture of training, competitions and personal developme

What you need to get on

The Football Development Programme is open to students aged 16-19 (male and female). Selection is through football trials during the spring and summer period. FDP players should be currently playing to a high standard relative to their age (former academy/top grassroots). You must of course meet the entry criteria for your full-time course as well.

How you are assessed

Short courses, awards and certificates that do not fit the main routes.

What this level means

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Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

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Where it runs

  • Wakefield College

    Margaret Street, Wakefield, WF1 2DH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 30 September 2026 · Wakefield

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