Sunderland College student Harry Gardiner has signed his first professional contract with boyhood club Sunderland AFC. The 18-year-old forward impressed the Black Cats during a trial while part of the college’s Football Academy in partnership with South Shields FC and initially joined the club on a scholarship in 2021. After standing out for the club’s … Continued
Student-athletes representing Sunderland AFC are celebrating after winning a tournament featuring some of the country’s biggest football clubs. The Women’s Football Scholars – a sport and education programme delivered by Sunderland College and Foundation of Light – lifted the NFYL League Cup at Bolton Wanderers FC’s University of Bolton Stadium following a 2-1 extra-time victory … Continued
Sunderland College A-Level student Olivia Reid is hoping for more medal glory this year after stepping up to English Karate’s U21/Senior Kata squad. The History, Psychology and Politics student has excelled both in her sport since joining the college’s Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme, ranking in the top 200 in the world, performing the Kata in … Continued
Sunderland College student Pru Hubbard has been identified as a potential international star after being selected for an elite swimming development programme. Talented athlete Pru, from Whitburn, has enjoyed an outstanding season with Gateshead and Salford artistic swimming clubs, winning two silver medals at April’s national junior and senior championships in addition to claiming two … Continued
Sunderland AFC legend and South Shields FC manager Kevin Phillips was a special guest at ceremony to celebrate Sunderland College students’ sporting achievements. The former England international and European Golden Shoe winner handed out awards and prizes to the college’s sports leaders and students who recently participated in a project to develop coaching skills while … Continued
Sunderland College has teamed up with some of the North East’s leading personal trainers and industry experts to launch a new Sport, Fitness and Personal Training course. Recruiting now for September 2022, the programme is aimed at those who are wanting to work in health and fitness when they leave college or progress to university … Continued
Sunderland College student Luke Tate is celebrating after securing a prestigious athletic scholarship to study in the USA. Promising golfer Luke will head stateside this summer where he will attend Bethany Swedes College in Kansas after completing the final year of a Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development at Bede Campus. The 18-year-old TASS (Talented … Continued
Sunderland College is extending its partnership with Scholarship Connect to help more of its student-athletes to realise their dreams of studying in the USA on athletic scholarships. The college has a highly successful record of offering exciting opportunities for its talented students to continue their studies and sporting careers abroad, with almost 20 alumni moving … Continued
Sport student Joao Gomes has signed his first senior contract with South Shields FC after starring for club’s youth team. The 18-year-old impressed while part of the Mariners’ Performance Pathway, delivered in partnership with Sunderland College, which provides elite football in education opportunities for talented players aged 16-19. As well as gaining a BTEC in Sports Performance and Excellence Joao also shone on the pitch, scoring four goals as South Shields FC Academy reached the FA Youth Cup … Continued
