Our Programme
The Andy Griffin Football Academy is available at both Newcastle and Stafford Campuses. When you're not showing off your skills on the pitch, you'll be showing us what you're made of in the classroom.
In choosing NSCG, you can rest assured you have decided to study at the best college in Staffordshire and one of the top further education colleges in the UK.
You can follow one of three routes:
A Levels
Level 3 Sport
Level 2 Sport
First Class Opportunities
We’ve been recognised as one of the top colleges in the country for football development, securing investment from the Football Association and the English Colleges Football Association, to develop grassroots footballing talent.
You’ll be representing us in the ECFA Category 1 league, a tough but rewarding league, with only 5% of colleges in the country eligible to play at this nationally recognised level.
And that’s not it, for the best of the best, there’s the opportunity to show off your skills and be seen by talent scouts at regional and national trials.
First Class Facilities
We’ve a high reputation for the quality of our facilities for miles around. Whatever the weather, you’ll have access to full size 3G AstroTurf pitches, home to many games and training sessions. And if we need to take your training inside, you’ll be using our indoor sports halls or health and fitness centre.
First Class Benefits
- Each player will receive*:
- A fully branded football training kit, tracksuit, polo shirt and kit bag
- Personal training programme
- Free gym membership +
- Physiotherapy, massage, nutrition and dietary advice
At the Andy Griffin Football Academy, we go that bit further to ensure you get the most out of your course by providing a range of extra activities and experiences to supplement your studies.
These opportunities include, games against professional clubs, tours, discounts on football coaching qualifications, visits to professional clubs, top sports universities and St George’s Park, home of the FA. You’ll also get invaluable advice on applying for football scholarships to the USA.
*Requires small contribution
+Subject to availability by campus. Please enquire.
Future Tactics - So what's next?
You are totally in control of your next move. You might decide to pursue your academic interests and apply to a University. You might be offered a job in this field or get an Apprenticeship in fitness, leisure or sports. Or you may land a professional contract. Whichever one of these routes you decide on, you can be sure that you'll be able to put into practice everything you have learnt over the last two years.
A little extra
You’ll also get the chance to up your game by studying for a Level 1/2 FA Coaching Badge* – which will really set you apart from the competition when it comes to working in the industry. And to put everything you’ve learnt into practice, you’ll be given opportunity to coach primary schools and work with the next generation of footballing talent.
*Newcastle College only