Developing people, not just players
Football Education
The Stockport County Football Education provision delivers further education college programmes for 16-18-year-olds in a long-established partnership with the Trafford & Stockport College Group.
Our team of fully qualified teachers, coaches and support staff at Stockport Sports Village guide students through extensive study and enrichment activities that prepare them for successful next steps in education and employment. In addition to ensuring academic success and achievement, we pride ourselves on giving students unique opportunities, raising their aspirations, and helping them develop as good people.
We offer different types of study programmes to allow students to focus on the areas they are most interested in; the Player Pathways provide academy-style training programmes alongside their studies, whilst the Sports Career Pathways enable students to focus their enrichment on a specific career route in coaching, analysis, sports rehab, or strength & conditioning.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Working in Football Education at Stockport County is all about supporting young players to grow as both footballers and individuals, helping them balance their development on and off the pitch.
A typical day might include:
- Delivering education sessions alongside football development programmes
- Supporting players with academic progress, wellbeing, and personal development
- Working closely with coaches, teachers, and pastoral staff
- Monitoring attendance, engagement, and individual development plans
- Providing 1:1 support and mentoring where needed
- Helping players prepare for life in and beyond football
It’s a role that sits at the heart of player development—making sure young people are supported, challenged, and set up for success in every part of their journey.
Rewarding, people-focused, and hugely impactful—you’re helping shape futures every single day.
Roles in education and player development
Supporting young players to develop as people as well as footballers, with a focus on learning, growth, and wellbeing.
Education Tutor
Delivers academic learning alongside football development programmes.
- Teaches curriculum-based sessions
- Supports academic progress of players
Player Development Coach
Supports holistic player growth on and off the pitch.
- Works on behaviour, mindset, and performance
- Provides individual development support
Pastoral Lead
Provides wellbeing and safeguarding support for players.
- Offers emotional and personal support
- Acts as safeguarding point of contact
Programme Coordinator
Manages delivery of education and development programmes.
- Organises schedules and curriculum delivery
- Supports programme operations
Working at the Football Education provision is really rewarding! The staff team is fantastic, my colleagues are supportive, collaborative, and passionate about what we do collectively. It’s very satisfying to support the students in achieving strong academic outcomes whilst also growing as confident, capable young people.
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