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As leading specialists in football and education provisions for post 16 year olds, our sports programmes have been developed and run by experienced and qualified coaches and ex-professionals in their field.
Our objective is to develop the sporting and academic skills of young, aspiring athletes, providing the best foundations and opportunities for progression in the sports industry. We continue to achieve this through extensive training, expert analysis and regular competitive matches. Alongside daily professional sports training, our students study towards an accredited qualification after which, entrance into university and an accomplished career in the sports, fitness, leisure and health industry, will all be viable options.
Our programmes are tailored to suit your ambitions with full-time courses, short courses and work experience opportunities available for 16-18 and 19+ learners. We deliver courses in Sports, Fitness, Health and Social Care, Business and more!
TRAIN WITH THE BEST, TO BE THE BEST. Our football academy is currently one of the leading UK academies, largely due to our director and his teams expansive knowledge of 'the beautiful game' and links with a number of leading professional clubs. Together, we continue to help aspiring footballers achieve their goals and move onto the next level in their football career in the UK and abroad.
Marcelona Football Academy benefits from state of the art facilities including a 4g pitch, grass pitch, 5-aside pitches, a gym, a sports hall, canteen and more! With a regular and intense training and nutrition regime, our academy players are able to fully embrace the schedule and intensity of professional football.
Our unique and elite academy gives participants the best chance and preparation of what to expect at the highest level. LEARN MORE
Marcelona Academy director and UEFA licensed coach, Marce Collington, came up through one of the most successful academies in modern football, West Ham Utd. Aptly nicknamed the 'Academy of Football', West Hams Youth Academy produced the likes of Rio Ferdinand, Joe Cole, Jermaine Defoe and Frank Lampard, to name only a few. As well as sharing the field with world class players, Marce's professional career saw him managed under the greats such as Tony Carr and Alan Pardew.
"I was scouted by West Ham Utd aged 11 whilst playing at Enfield FC and my life changed instantly. I was living my dream. Following eight incredible years coming through one of the most successful academies in modern football, I went on to play at a few other pro clubs before injuries meant that my playing career was definitely over.
My intention in starting this Academy is to prepare our students to reach their pinnacle and equip them with the knowledge, skills and confidence to do so. On our training programme, committed students have, and will continue to succeed and make exceptional and enjoyable careers for themselves in the football and sports industry.
We are pleased to be providing a clear pathway into pro and semi-pro football for youngsters and our commitment is to deliver the highest quality coaching and development for the duration of their time with us building them up to be the absolute best at their craft.” MARCE COLLINGTON, ACADEMY DIRECTOR
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