"We have a very high pass rate in education, multiple students have received university offers and coaching scholarships in the US.
The partnership we have with Chorley FC is brilliant, we’ve seen over ten students go on to make their debuts for the first team, showing that hard work and determination pays off."
Christian Clarkson Site Lead
“Steven Gerrard Academy has given me lots of opportunities which is all you can ask for a footballer.
Having Andy Preece coach here gives you an eye to perform in front of and a pathway into non league football. The training and the facilities are great and the equipment is brilliant so there’s no excuses."
Noel Brindle 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
Christian Clarkson
Site Lead.
UEFA A licensed coach.
Over 20 years experience at all levels of the game.
Developed thousands of players and coaches into full time careers within football/sport.
Coached in a number of countries including Finland, Norway, Bahrain & Spain.
Meet the
Team
Craig Carney
Tutor/Coach.
Ryan O'Neill
BSc Hons in Sport and Exercise Sciences.
Masters in Research in Sport.
7 years experience coaching a variety of age groups.
Experience working in professional football clubs.
Matthew Swift
Jack Goodinson
Former Btec student and current degree student.
Experience playing first team football in England and in the college system in USA.
3 years coaching experience and currently co-leading an u16s team.
Our partnership with Chorley F.C creates an opportunity for players to impress first team manager, Andy Preece, who regularly takes sessions, alongside other Chorley F.C coaching staff.
Visits to St George's Park, Home of England Football
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