Football Academy for High School leavers
Football Education Programme (16-18 yrs)
COMBINE YOUR EDUCATION & FOOTBALL WITH MORECAMBE FC FOOTBALL FUTURES MCR HUB!
MORECAMBE FC
Amazing partnership with EFL League 2 side Morecambe FC.
Morecambe FC Football Futures will provide a unique shop window to the Pro Game for 16-19 year old players across Greater Manchester & beyond.
ARMITAGE SPORTS CENTRE
The Armitage Sports Centre in Fallowfield Manchester, offers great facilities and experienced tutors to help you on your way.
We’re connected with the the region’s Football scene to give you the best opportunities. Why would you go anywhere else?
University facility including a gym, sports hall, fitness suits, sports pitches and squash courts.
Located in: Fallowfield Campus
Address: Moseley Rd., Fallowfield, Manchester M14 6PA
FOOTBALL PARTICIPATION
Our programme is delivered by coaches who focus on Player and Team, with 2 key parts to our model:
1). Technical training: 1-to-1 up to 4-to-1 sessions
2). Squad Training - possession/pattern of play, small-sided game/phase of play. Our coaches work closely with each team to develop player understanding in and out of possession.
Match Play will be specific to each individual, from midweek u19 fixtures to Open Age weekend fixtures. Represent Clubs such as Morecambe FC & Manchester Central FC.
Trials with Pro & Semi-Pro Clubs await our Elite Performers!!
EDUCATION
It's not just about the Football! we have a full academic timetable where players will study together as a squad, delivered in partnership with Access Sport.
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma In Sports Coaching & Development (Specialist) (2 years)
- Level 2 Certificate in Coaching (sport and physical activity) 1st4Sport (1 year)*
*on successful completion progression to Level 3 course
On successful completion of your course we have Higher Education Degree Course Partners Nationwide for those interested in this pathway.
100% Coursework & Assessment
PLAYER FIRST APPROACH
Using our extensive knowledge and experience, we tailor your week to bring out the best player we can. Our 1-to-1 sessions will transform your game, with increased personal attention and more intense drills, you will develop your game faster than anywhere else!
Match Play will be specific to each individual, from midweek u19 fixtures to Open Age weekend fixtures, we will challenge you at the right times to enhance your game and test you to the limit!
Also, as part of a future development, take your chance to represent Football Futures All-Stars and compete in showcase games against the best around.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Compete in weekly fixtures against Pro/Semi Clubs, Academys and Colleges in competitive and showcase games.
- Represent Morecambe FC & Football Futures All-Stars Academy Nationwide.
- Trials at Pro/Semi Clubs for Elite Performers.
- Study alongside your football and gain your Academic qualifications
- Receive Work Based Learning in Coaching and Sports activties. (Volunteer & Paid roles available).
- And Ultimatley expect to be treated well, supported and feel like part of something special.
WHY FOOTBALL FUTURES FOOTBALL & EDUCATION ACADEMY?
Free travel to us
Get your "Our Pass" and not only can you claim exclusives, but get FREE Bus Travel in Greater Manchester.
Buses close to Armitage Sports Centre, Fallowfield from:
City Centre, 142, 143, 41, 43, 42, 50
Stockport, 42
Trafford Centre/Stretford, 150
The Quays/Media City, Salford, 50
Newton Heath/Gorton 171
Middleton/Sale, 41
Airport/Wythenshawe, 43
All these buses stop within Fallowfield a short walk to the Armitage Sports Centre Complex.
Save time
No matter where you live our City Centre location(s) are easy to access via Train, Metro, Bus, Bike, Car. (Even a walk for many!). Saving time on your daily commute to college allows you to spend valuable time on; Extra Training and Studies, Helping Siblings and even Part Time Jobs.
Unique Selling Point of Football Futures
It's our job to find the best opportunities for you! Football Futures has several Club partners allowing us the flexibility you need to Trial, Train, Play and Explore all options at various clubs in a variety of Leagues.
In our experience too many players at just 1 Club makes it impossible that every player is being afforded the right opportunity. Look at it this way, how can 6 leftbacks all develop and target the same spot at that 1 Club. Wereas, Football Futures see's this as, our 6 leftbacks can be at 6 different clubs, all working hard on their own development plan, potentially all playing across 6 differing Clubs & Leagues.
Proven Success
We've helped hundreds of High School leavers into Youth & Senior football. From Pro and Semi Pro contracts, to Amateur and playing Abroad... we've done it all!
