Football careers 


How to become a footballer

Job Profile- Footballer:

https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/job-sectors/sports/job-profile/footballer

https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/my-career-options/job-profiles/footballer

https://www.inputyouth.co.uk/jobguides/job-footballer.html


While no formal academic qualifications are required for entry, some GCSE's/S grades can be useful, as individuals are encouraged to learn about other aspects of sport science, physiology and nutrition as part of training. Qualifications are also useful for when a player reaches the end of their football career and needs to move onto a second career.

The main route into the professional and semi-professional game is through formal programmes run by clubs. A player must be at least nine years old to join an Academy, but many premiership clubs have development groups catering to younger players. Living locally to the club is usually a requirement for young players.

When approaching 16, clubs decide which players will go on to join their Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence. There are limited places available. These programmes generally last for two years, during which time young players progress from the Academy youth teams to the reserve teams. It is possible to sign a professional contract at 17, although 18 years of age is more realistic.

Those completing a full Apprenticeship programme may be offered a professional contract with their club. If not successful, candidates can be released from their club.

As well as practising skills and improving techniques, during the two-year programme apprentices usually attend college for one and a half days a week, working towards qualifications such as:

Some may be placed in a central talent pool. Many participate in annual assessment trials. These events showcase individual talent and allow other clubs to express an interest. The FA and Scottish Football Association run schemes and education fairs to support and assist young released players and to help them to think about future career options.

Useful links

https://interestingfootball.com/how-to-become-a-professional-footballer-in-the-uk-join-club-in-england/


How to become a football coach

Taken from NCS:

You can get into this job through:

University

You could study for a foundation degree or a degree in subjects like:

There are also undergraduate and postgraduate courses that combine football coaching with subjects like:

How to become a referee

A football referee is the official in charge of the game at local, youth, amateur and professional football matches.


Job Profile - Referee:

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/football-referee

https://www.thefa.com/get-involved/referee/general-information


Taken from NCS :


You can become a referee through a structured training programme run by the Football Association (FA).

The course is a mix of online and face-to-face training. You must complete the online learning and do safeguarding training before you complete the face-to-face module.

The online learning covers the laws of football, including:

You'll also need to complete 11 hours of face-to-face training that includes classroom-based learning and practical activity on the pitch.

To qualify, you must then referee at least five 11-a-side games and be assessed by a referee mentor.

You would usually start to referee at youth football level then progress as your experience grows. You can do further training with the FA to help you move on to referee at higher levels in both the men's and women's game.

Useful Links 

https://www.the-ra.org/

https://www.englandfootball.com/run/referees

https://www.thefa.com/get-involved/referee/general-information

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/football-referee

University Options 

Degree options can include : 


Useful Links 

https://www.hotcoursesabroad.com/study/training-degrees/uk/football-courses/loc/210/cgory/mg.1-4/sin/ct/programs.html

https://www.ucfb.ac.uk/your-degree/undergraduate-degrees

https://targetcareers.co.uk/uni/top-unis-for-your-lifestyle/313603-top-universities-for-football

www.ucas.com