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MEN’S FOOTBALL

FC Halifax Town and Calderdale College Development Centre for Football is a unique training scheme for young talented footballers aged 16-19. The centre provides the perfect environment for young athletes to develop in their chosen sport whilst studying towards a nationally recognised qualification. Through our partnership with FC Halifax, we offer a progressive pathway where athletes have the opportunity to progress to professional standard.

  • Inspire Centre

  • Facilities

  • Term Dates

THE PROGRAMME
Calderdale College is partnered with FC Halifax Town and is offering a unique course in which 16 – 19 year olds can pursue a career in football without having to give up their studies.

Students will study towards a BTEC Diploma in Sport, available at Levels 1, 2 or 3, alongside receiving full time, professional, football training.

Students enrolled on the programme will benefit from training on site, in state of the art facilities at the Inspire Centre, Calderdale College. These include a grass pitch, 3G pitches and an elite strength and conditioning and fitness suite shared with elite athletes from a range of clubs including Halifax Rugby League and FC Halifax Town.

Players will receive ample contact time with UEFA B accredited coaches in a timetable which is structured around their academic learning, ensuring the correct balance of time to complete academic work and training.

Benefits include:

  • Weekly strength and conditioning sessions with qualified coaches along with nutritional seminars and advice
  • Video analysis to for feedback and improvement
  • Participation in the ECFA league
  • Progression to the FC Halifax Town Youth Team

To support player development, all students will complete their FA Youth module and a Level 1 coaching qualification as well as a range of volunteer coaching opportunities which have the potential to lead to employment either in college or through one of our many key partners in the industry.

The centre’s success is celebrated through their annual tour which combines training with a relaxed and social atmosphere allowing players and coaches to reflect on past performance and plan for the next academic year.

The centre provides a fantastic offer to any talented footballers wishing to develop their skills in the game and build towards a career in professional football.

FC Halifax Town have a growing reputation for developing talented players and assisting their progress into the Premiership and Football Leagues’ with players such as Jamie Vardy (Leicester City, England), Lee Gregory (Millwall) and more recently Mark Roberts and Shaun Tuton (Barnsley).

MEET THE COACH

Mike Jeffries

Our ECFA Category 1 Head Coach and Football Development Officer Mike Jeffries is a UEFA A licensed coach and has an extensive youth development coaching career, having started his professional playing career at Macclesfield Town FC. His previous coaching roles include time at Huddersfield Town FC, Oldham Athletic AFC, Bury Football Club and Manchester United. As well as leading on our Football Academy, Mike also supports the FC Halifax Youth Team and also coaches at Burnley FC.

ROLL OF HONOUR
Ross Barrows, FC Halifax Town 2016- Present

Marko Basic FC Halifax Town 2016- Present

Shiraz Khan FC Halifax Town 2016- Present

Issac Baldwin, FC Halifax Town 2015-17, Farsley Celtic 2017-Present (Evo-Stik Northern Premier Division Team of the Season)

Elliot Harrison, Mossley AFC 2017- Present

Jack Bradley, FC Halifax Town 2015-Present

ACADEMY SUCCESS
National Youth Alliance League Cup Finalists 2017/18

CONTACT US
Please contact admissions@calderdale.ac.uk if you have any queries about the course.

VIEW 2018 OFSTED REPORT

90%

of students go on to employment or further study

Recent Ofsted 2018

  • We are rated Good for FE and Outstanding in our Apprenticeships.
  • Staff are highly qualified and experienced, and use their skills well to motivate their learners and apprentices.
  • “Learners gain confidence and improve the social interaction and communication skills that will support them well in their future lives.”
  • “Teachers ensure that learners make good progress in developing their vocational skills and gain good levels of knowledge and understanding in practical subjects.”

The Numbers

  • Engaging with around 4,500 students.
  • Engaging with 3000 employers.
  • 9/10 Students go on to employment or further study.
  • 90% of apprentices gain full employment at the end of their apprenticeship.

New Facilities

  • £1.5 Million DigiHub launching September 2018
  • The Learning Centre was refurbished in 2017 creating a more relaxing and fun environment for learning