Welcome to

Steven Gerrard Academy Chester.

Based at Cheshire County Sports Club.

 Over 60+ students learn and play here, under the guidance of our UEFA-licensed coaches.

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“We’re in a fantastic location with excellent facilities. We are just off the M53 motorway, with transport links to North Wales, West Cheshire and the Wirral.

Students also have access to a minibus in the mornings from the train station to make sure they get to Steven Gerrard Academy safe and on time.”

Andy Jones
Coach/Tutor

"When I came here, I wasn't the best footballer but since then I’ve improved loads and I've made my semi-professional debut which is a big thing for me and I think Steven Gerrard Academy has helped me a lot with that."

Josh Davies
Student
How it works

Your future in football starts with three steps.

  • 1
    Apply online and attend an in-person session
  • 2
    Complete your guidance interview and submit your grades
  • 3
    Receive your offer for September
Mike Wilde
Site Lead.
  • UEFA A licensed coach.
  • Expert in developing young players.
  • Welsh Premier League Legend.
  • 6 times Welsh Cup winner and competed in the Champions League.
Meet the

Team

Andy Jones
  • Qualified PE Teacher (PGCE).
  • 16+ Years experience teaching and coaching football across difference levels and settings.
  • Proven track record of progressing students and players onto their next steps. Full-time roles, Universities, USA scholarships  apprenticeships and senior clubs.
Jason Aldcroft
  • UEFA A licence coach + UEFA A Elite youth A licence.
  • Over 25 years of youth and academy football at TNS , Tranmere, Oldham, LFC international, Wrexham.
  • Worked at numerous semi pro clubs.
  • Level 4 in teaching and a diploma in Sport Science.
Dan Skillen
  • UEFA B Licence.
  • ⁠Colwyn Bay Senior Coach/Analyst.
  • ⁠Tranmere Development coach.
  • BA Hons Sports Coaching / PGCE in HE.
Dan Richman
  • BSc (Hons) coaching degree.
  • ⁠PGDE post 14 in further education.
  • ⁠Welsh academy coach - Flint Town United.
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FA Wales
Students will have the opportunity to earn their FAW level 2 coaching certificate, a great experience and an impressive addition to their resumes.

Chester students undertaking this course will also have the chance to visit Colliers Park, the home of Welsh football, in North Wales.
Visits to St George's Park, home to England Football.
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Location:
Cheshire County Sports Club

Plas Newton Ln
Chester
CH2 1PR
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APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR SEPTEMBER 2025

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