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shadow youth team

BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN GRASSROOTS & ACADEMY FOOTBALL

The Burnley FC Shadow Youth Team (SYT) programme is delivered by Burnley FC in the Community staff in partnership with the Nelson and Colne College Group.

The programme gives talented young players between the ages of 16 and 18 the chance to combine academic studies with practical football experience.

TRAIN >
Students train four times a week following a playing and development strategy under the guidance of our UEFA licenced coaches

Players are given opportunities to partake in position-specific training

Full time UEFA Goalkeeping coach
LEARN >
Students can chose to study at our Nelson & Colne College or Accrington & Rossendale College campus

Students will study a full-time BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport Coaching and Development (equivalent to three A Levels)

Classes are delivered over a two-year period and combine theory and practical sessions

The units covered within the BTEC include: Sports Coaching, Nutrition, Sports Psychology and Work Experience

Students will have the opportunity to complete their FA Level 1 in Football Coaching alongside their academic subjects
PLAY >
Students will represent Burnley FC in the National Football Youth League & English Football League (EFL) Community & Education Football Alliance, playing against other professional clubs

Participate in League and cup competitions, providing students with a football experience that is as close to Academy football as possible

Games often played at professional club training grounds, non-league grounds and occasionally First Team stadiums

Overseas, end of season training camps/tournaments provide excellent opportunities to train and play in different countries whilst experiencing different cultures
DEVELOP >
We allow players to physically and mentally develop by tailoring training sessions around their current needs

We motivate in a non-pressurised way to become a better, more confident player and person
EXCEL
INTERESTED IN THE SHADOW YOUTH TEAM PROGRAMME?

SIGN UP TO OUR NEXT OPEN TRIALS
REGISTER HERE

BENEFITS

  • Play in Burnley FC official home and away kits
  • Students provided with Burnley FC Training kit
  • Individual and squad photos at Turf Moor
  • Opportunities to showcase talent through access to NFYL and English Schools/English Counties representative squads trials
  • Access to fully qualified Physiotherapists
  • Strength and conditioning programmes to carry out in the onsite gym
  • Fixtures are filmed and analysed
  • Nutrition guidance
  • Career support

entry requirements

To enrol onto our BTEC Sport Level 3 Extended Diploma, students will need at least five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English (Grade 5)

Level 2 course option is available for those who do not meet the requirements, subject to an interview

More Information

Do you want to be a part of our Shadow Youth Team?

Register for our next OPEN TRIAL dates below:

REGISTER HERE

If you have any questions, please contact Nathan Mottram, Football Development Manager at Burnley FC in the Community

n.mottram@burnleyfc.com

For more information on our Safeguarding Policy and Procedures please contact Sharon Swindells, Safeguarding Manager at Burnley FC in the Community or view our safeguarding page here.

s.swindells@burnleyfc.com

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