South Shields Football Club SSFC Academy
South Shields Football Club
Apply NowWant to train with the first team and turn talent into a career? Join South Shields FC Academy to develop on-field skills, access expert coaching, strength and conditioning, physio and performance analysis, and combine football with education to boost your future.
The SSFC Academy is South Shields Football Club’s elite full-time development programme for young players aged 16 to 19. It combines high-level football training, competitive match play, and education support to prepare players for a career in football and for life beyond the game.
Players train alongside the club’s first team squad and benefit from expert coaching, strength and conditioning, physiotherapy, and performance analysis. The academy’s weekly training programme is built to develop the complete footballer, with up to 12 hours of training and regular fixtures in high-level competitions.
In partnership with Sunderland College, students can follow academic pathways that fit around their football development. Options include A-Levels, BTECs, Level 1 to 5 sports qualifications, and technical pathways such as engineering and electrical installation.
The academy also offers guidance for players aiming for university, the sports industry, or a pathway into senior football.
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- Players aged 16 to 19.
- Applicants should be serious about a career in professional or semi-professional football.
- Places are highly competitive and limited each season.
- The academy looks for commitment, professionalism, and a strong desire to improve.
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