The next academy open day takes place on Monday 4 January 2027, from 12.30pm to 2.30pm, at the YMCA Community and Activity Village in Newark. It is open to students who are considering a place for September 2027, and to their parents and carers.
What to Expect
Visitors can see the classrooms and the sports facilities that academy students use every day, and meet the coaching and education staff. Staff will explain how the timetable works, how study and sport fit together, and what is expected of the students who join.
The academy is not only for footballers. Staff can talk through every route on offer: football, rugby, boxing, netball, gym and strength and conditioning, climbing, golf, and the option to try a bit of everything.
Who Should Come
The open day is for anyone considering the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development, whatever their sport and whatever their level. Students do not need to be elite performers, and they do not need a main sport.
Families are welcome to ask about daily routines, travel, bursary support and progression to university, apprenticeships and employment.
How to Register
Places are free. To help us plan the afternoon, please register your place in advance. To see how a day and a week at the academy could work for you before you visit, start with Your Journey.
