NSCG Academy of Sport
ONE TEAM, ONE DREAM
Indulge your sporty side in lots of ways when you study with us. If you enjoy sport you can join one of our sports academies alongside your studies. Our Newcastle College campus offers six performance academies, they’re nationally recognised and give you the opportunity to compete all over the UK, these include:
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Football (girls & boys)
- Netball
- Rugby
- Volleyball
And, If you’re already competing at county level or above in your chosen sport then you could be part of our Elite Sports Performance Programme. So, whatever your level, you can enjoy our knock-out facilities and see why we’ve earned our reputation as the Midlands’ top sports college.
Students will receive at least five hours of professional coaching each week, with matches played either at college sites or away on Wednesday afternoons. Academy teams will also play in competitive regional and national competitions.
Entry requirements for any Sports Academies are as follows:
- Suitable sport reference (from a club/coach)
- A good level of playing experience
- A student at NSCG on a full-time course
And that's not all, there's loads more stuff to get involved in including sports trips, visits to leading sports universities and a brilliant social life when you become a member of TEAM:NSCG.
Want to apply?
If you haven't yet applied to join the Academy of Sport, you can complete the 'register your interest' form by clicking here.
Elite Sports Performance Programme
Whatever your chosen sport, our Elite Sports Performance Programme (ESPP) was created to allow super talented athletes to continue studying whilst training and competing to the highest level.
As you might of guessed by the title, you’ve got to be the best of the best to be selected. You can be competing in any sport, but need to showcase that you are performing at a high county, national or international level.
The Benefits: There is a rigorous application process you have to complete. But, if you’re accepted on to the programme, you’ll be loving life with the following benefits:
- Sports Scholarship Funding: You can apply for scholarship funding that will give you financial help towards training costs, transport and essential equipment
- Free use of sports facilities and gym
- Free fitness programme
- Free ESPP kit
- University workshops at top sports institutions
- Dedicated Sport Science Support Officer
- Physiotherapy, sports massage and rehabilitation services
Listen to the stories of Elite Athletes, Greg, Abbygael, David & Ethan in our videos below.
Teachers use innovative resources that help to make theory more memorable for learners. Sports teachers use up-to-date location technology to produce a detailed post-match analysis for learners to scrutinise, so that they develop their tactical skills in football more rapidly.
