Overview

The course offers a BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport (Equivalent to three A levels), work experience opportunities with CUFC CST staff, work based coaching qualifications in football, and the opportunity to represent Carlisle United in the North West Development League, and cup competitions.

What's involved?

LEARN

Two year level 3 BTEC college course
for 16 to 19-year-olds

TRAIN

Train like a professional footballer
with UEFA qualified coaches

PLAY

Compete in The EFL CEFA League 

and EFL Cup Competitions 

WORK

Work experience, university pathways, employment, coaching qualifications 

BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA

Football Development

Carlisle United Football Club Community Sports Trust offer a unique opportunity for 16-19 year old football players to pursue a two year Football Development Scholarship. We have been running the course for a number of years and have established a fantastic reputation for post-16 education provision, gaining a 100% pass rate with all students.

The course offers a BTEC Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching (Equivalent to three A levels), work experience opportunities with CUFC CST staff, work based coaching qualifications in both football and Futsal, and the opportunity to represent Carlisle United in the EFL CEFA League and The National EFL competitions. 


Classroom and online learning at the inspiring setting at Carlisle United. To qualify students require four grade 4 GCSEs and above, including English and Maths or a BTEC Level 2. Those who narrowly miss out on grades will still be considered. If you have already enrolled on a college course, it's not too late to switch to EFL Football.


Carlisle United CST offers its graduates an array of exit routes, ranging from University education to a sporting career, both in the UK and overseas. A number of students have progressed to employment within their football club PE Teaching, whilst others have pursued Soccer Scholarship in the USA. 

Success Stories

Success Story: Thomas

By Eddie Black • August 26, 2022
Amongst our Community Sports Trust Football Development students, we have an England International goalkeeper!

Success Story: Josh

By Eddie Black • August 25, 2022
League Football Education's Learner of the Term celebrates the efforts of students who have made excellent academic progress and a positive contribution at their club.

Testimonials

The football development scholarship has been brilliant for me. It has helped me further my understanding in sport in many ways. The variety of units has been brilliant because I have been able to see what I enjoy within sport. The sports coaching units, sport nutrition and health & wellbeing units were very interesting.


From the work experience gained on the course I have developed key skills such as communication, confidence, and organisation. This allowed me the opportunity to get some paid part time work with Carlisle United CST at their soccer schools and primary schools after school clubs.


The course also allowed me to enjoy training and playing football regularly. We used GPS trackers and a Veo Camera which meant I could see what I did well and how I could make improvements to my performance.


Thomas Atkinson 
Football Development Scholarship Student

I have really enjoyed doing the course. It has pushed me out of my comfort zone to do things I wouldn’t normally do which has helped build my confidence. The course has also helped me academically with the help and support from my tutors. I have applied for university to do sports therapy, something I didn’t think I could achieve before starting the BTEC course.


I have also really enjoyed the football aspect, playing at a high level against lots of different clubs like Manchester City and Everton. I have improved as a football player and also made new friends due to the social and team aspect.


I have learned a lot about myself, developing as a person and a footballer. I would 100% recommend the course to anyone that is interested in sport.

Max Smith
Football Development Scholarship Student

What's next?

Register your interest with our Education Officer – Liam Jackson


Please call on 07936 956 335,
email liam.jackson@carlisleunitedcst.co.uk
or you can fill out the form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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