“Rich and Jake were so helpful sparing their time to help me look into different universities and pathways available and used their experiences within the industry linking me to contacts relating to my career aspiration. They have been a vital part to me achieving a Distinction* over the two years and have taught me valuable life skills that I will carry forward wherever I end up in the future.”

“Learning from UEFA A coaches and ex-pro footballers really helped develop my playing career and gain my initial coaching qualification. And with the goal of going to university, I had great support ensuring I passed my qualification and selected the right university for me to study Sports Performance.”

“Learning from UEFA qualified coached along with training or playing 4-5 times per week, with and against a high standard of player, really has developed my game. And having been introduced to the opportunities of achieving an U.S. Scholarship, Rich and Jake have supported me through the whole process, giving me the confidence to achieve the level 3 qualification required.”

“The Lowestoft Town Scholarship programme provided me with the opportunities to play and train at a high level alongside having a pathway through to the senior first team. In the classroom, they gave me the tools to excel my studies, opening doors to university, apprenticeships and U.S. Scholarships.”

“During my two years with the Football Industry College I have not only had the support in achieving my Level 3 Distinction* in Sports & Exercise Science, but have been given fantastic work opportunities at SGP Graves, to deliver community coaching and analysis work while achieving my FA Coaching qualification.”

“The first-class coaching provided me with honest feedback and individual plans that really improved my game. Having gained my diploma and with support from the college, I am now following my dream playing overseas in New Zealand.”

“The enrichment programmes the college offers, enabled me to learn alongside the UEFA qualified coaching team and obtain regular community coaching opportunities to boost my confidence and skills. I also achieved coaching qualifications, added a specialised area of goalkeeper development to my portfolio and have been awarded an apprenticeship at the Football Industry College facility.”

“The Football Industry College gives you some excellent opportunities. For me personally it has given me positive skills and understanding which I can use either in or outside of football and has allowed me to develop as a person. Thanks to The Football Industry College I’m at the university of Northampton studying psychology and sport, with my dream career being a sports psychologist within the football industry.”

“The high standards set by the college really develops you as a person. Through hard work and support I have improved my Maths GCSE, passed my diploma, gained my FA Level 1 in Coaching and been awarded an apprenticeship to pursue my career in the health and fitness industry.”

“Off the pitch, the Lowestoft Town F.C. football, education programme gave me many experiences exploring how broad the sport industry is and the exciting careers available. The high level coaching and fixtures on the pitch developed my game, and being awarded a senior first team contract at 16, shows the clubs belief in giving youth a chance.”