“The academy is the perfect environment for developing young people as players and students. We’ve been doing this for over fourteen years and have witnessed some amazing success stories along the way.”

Steven Gerrard

Education

Excel in the classroom with our expert tutors.

Football

Reach your potential on the pitch with our UEFA-qualified coaches.

Football Media
Course

Your first step to a career in football media.

Football Industry
Degree

Study alongside your footballing commitments.

Pathways

University/ US Scholarships

Progress to higher education in the U.K. or earn a scholarship living, studying and playing in the USA through our network.

Full-Time Employment

Find employment in the football industry or start your own business thanks to the skills and qualifications you will gain.

Semi-Professional/ Professional Football

Reach your footballing potential and follow in the footsteps of our elite graduates by signing with a semi-professional or professional club.

Our locations

Kirkby

Neighbouring the AXA Training ground. Play on grass pitches and study in state of the art facilities.

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Liverpool South

Located in Mossley Hill at Wyncote Sports Ground, join one of eight squads competing in regional and national leagues.

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Chester

Based at Cheshire County Sports Club with excellent transport links to Chester and North Wales.

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Lancashire

Developed in partnership with Chorley F.C., there are direct pathways into the first team along with sessions led by Chorley’s manager.

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Nottingham

Located at a brand new £5m facility in partnership with Stapleford Town F.C.

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Tenerife

A leading Sports Industry programme Located within the grounds of Tenerife Top Training in La Caleta.

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Success Story

Charlie Gresham

A graduate of the academy who has progressed to become a tutor and coach.

Charlie is now setting an example to our Liverpool students alongside studying our Football Industry degree.

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Welcome to

STEVEN GERRARD ACADEMY

Aged 16-19?

Reach your potential in the classroom and on the pitch by joining our football and education programme.

Pathways

University/ US Scholarships

Full-Time Employment

Semi-Professional/ Professional Football

Our locations

Kirkby

Neighbouring the AXA Training ground. Play on grass pitches and study in state of the art facilities.

Liverpool South

Located in Mossley Hill at Wyncote Sports Ground, join one of eight squads competing in regional and national leagues.

Chester

Based at Cheshire County Sports Club with excellent transport links to Chester and North Wales.

Lancashire

Developed in partnership with Chorley F.C., there are direct pathways into the first team along with sessions led by Chorley’s manager.

Nottingham

Located at a brand new £5m facility in partnership with Stapleford Town F.C.

Tenerife

A leading Sports Industry programme Located within the grounds of Tenerife Top Training in La Caleta.

Success Story

Charlie Gresham

A graduate of the academy who has progressed to become a tutor and coach.

Charlie is now setting an example to our Liverpool students alongside studying our Football Industry degree.

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APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR SEPTEMBER 2025