Football careers
Football careers
Useful Links
Useful Links
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/sports-professional
https://www.sportengland.org/campaigns-and-our-work/workforce
https://www.thefa.com/get-involved/referee/general-information
https://careers-in-sport.co.uk/football/
https://www.thefa.com/womens-girls-football/england-talent-pathway
How to become a footballer
How to become a footballer
Job Profile- 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:
NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Achieving Excellence in Sports Performance.
BTEC National Award and Certificate in Sport.
BTEC First Diploma in Sport.
FA Coaching Certificate.
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
Useful links
How to become a football coach
How to become a football coach
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You can get into this job through:
You can get into this job through:
a university course
a college course
an apprenticeship
volunteering
specialist courses run by a professional body
University
University
You could study for a foundation degree or a degree in subjects like:
football coaching and development
coaching science
There are also undergraduate and postgraduate courses that combine football coaching with subjects like:
sports business
management
talent development
How to become a referee
How to become a referee
A football referee is the official in charge of the game at local, youth, amateur and professional football matches.
A football referee is the official in charge of the game at local, youth, amateur and professional football matches.
Job Profile - Referee:
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).
To start, you'll need to register with your local County Football Association and complete a Basic Referee's Course.
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:
pre-match responsibilities
signals and communication
how to manage common issues
the offside rule
managing game restarts and set pieces
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
Useful Links
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
University Options
Degree options can include :
Degree options can include :
BA Hons Football Business
BA Hons Football Business & Finance
BA Hons Football Coaching
BA Hons Football Coaching & Management
BA Hons International Football Business
BA Hons Multimedia Sports Journalism
BA Hons Physical Education
BSc Hons Sport Psychology
BSc Sports Coaching Science
BA (Hons) Stadium & Events Management
Useful Links
Useful Links
https://www.ucfb.ac.uk/your-degree/undergraduate-degrees
https://targetcareers.co.uk/uni/top-unis-for-your-lifestyle/313603-top-universities-for-football
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