The Sheffield FC Scholarship programme is a unique opportunity for talented 16 - 18 year old footballers to secure a realistic pathway into semi-professional football whilst studying at Maltby Academy.
There is provision for both male and female teams. The provision includes:
WORK BASED QUALIFICATIONS
Community Sports Leaders Award - Level 2.
First Aid.
FA Level 1 Coaching.
Safeguarding.
Plus support to attain another National GB coaching qualification.
ACADEMIC STUDY
BTEC Level 3 or
A Level.
SPORTING QUALIFICATIONS OFFER
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma - Equivalent to one A Level.
BTEC Level 3 Diploma - Equivalent to two A Levels.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Equivalent to three A Levels.
Be part of the squad!
Any players who are interested in our Scholarship Programme and want to find out more of what we have to offer, please contact Mr H. Watson by email at hwatson@maltbyacademy.com or by calling 01709 812864 and asking for Mr Watson or the Post 16 Team.
A typical training week
Monday
Training session with SFC and MA staff (coaches trained to UEFA B+)
Tuesday
Training session with SFC and MA staff (coaches trained to UEFA B+)
Wednesday
Competitive Game in British Colleges League
Thursday
Rest Day
Friday
Performance Analysis Session
Saturday
Competitive Game
Representative Experience - playing for Academy, South Yorkshire and/or Semi-Professional Club.
Testimonials
"Earlier this year, my son (aged 14 and in Year 10 at school) received an invitation to participate in taster sessions with the Sheffield FC/Maltby Academy Football Scholarship programme and has found the whole experience to be incredibly positive. He enjoyed the sessions so much that he readily accepted the offer to continue to be involved. This early introduction (Year 10 instead of Year 11) has been so beneficial to him. What a great opportunity and challenge to train and play with players one, two and three years older than him.
Arriving at his first taster session, he was immediately made to feel incredibly welcome by both current scholarship players and staff and that was so important in allowing him to integrate, feel relaxed and give of his best. The coaches’ good communication with and feedback to parents has also been welcome and appreciated.
The coaching is of a very high standard and the sessions are interesting both to participate in as a player and to watch as a parent. Sessions are conducted in a friendly manner without ever sacrificing a professional approach and excellent discipline. Clearly, every player has been encouraged to become self-motivated in enjoying working hard to achieve his full potential.
The Sheffield FC/Maltby Academy Football Scholarship programme needs to be seriously considered by any young talented footballer as an excellent next step in combining both football education and academic studies’
Martin Mullane (Parent
