Sports Academies
Are you a talented sportsperson? Are you a hard worker in the classroom as well as on the sports field?
The Manchester College has an established sports academy programme. If you’re chosen for a sports academy you’ll be able to train in your sport alongside your studies.
We run sports academies in:
- men’s football
- women’s football
- men's basketball
- men's rugby league
- leadership
If you’re chosen for a sports academy, you’ll be given:
- kit
- professional coaching
- opportunities to compete at regional and national competitions
To join a sports academy you’ll need to:
- attend a trial
- be chosen for the sports academy
- enrol on a full time course at The Manchester College
You don’t have to study on a sports course to be part of a sports academy.
You’re welcome to attend more than one trial.
To try out for a sports academy:
- find out the next trial dates
- complete our online enquiry form
If there are no trial dates listed, please contact us for more information at sports@themanchestercollege.ac.uk
Which academy sports can I play at The Manchester College?
Men’s football
Men’s football academy members train for up to ten hours a week and play matches every Wednesday. We have a club link partnership with FC United of Manchester. You’ll have opportunities to progress into the FC United under 18 and first teams.
The men’s academy teams play in the BCS (British College Sport) Elite league and Regional cup competitions.
The men’s football academy is split into the North Academy and South Academy.
Please try out for the South Academy if you’re hoping to study at:
If you’re hoping to study at any of our other campuses, please try out for the North Academy.
Women’s football
The Manchester College is the place to be a part of the fastest growing sport in the country. Women’s football academy members train for up to ten hours a week and play matches on Wednesdays.
We have a club link partnership with Manchester City Ladies Football Club, giving you opportunities to play for the club.
The women’s academy team play in the British Colleges Sport National Women’s League.
Basketball
Basketball academy members train for up to seven hours a week and play matches on Wednesdays.
You’ll get professional coaching and individual tuition through our partnership with the Amaechi Basketball Centre. Many coaches play for Manchester Magic Basketball Team.
The academy team plays in the British Colleges Sport League and Cup.
Rugby league
New in 2011/12, the rugby league academy trains for up to four hours a week. You’ll be able to compete in RFL local, regional and national competitions.
Rugby league academy members will get coaching and individual tuition through our club link with Mancunians Rugby League Club. The Manchester College has a full time rugby league coach.
