Partnership helps student-athletes achieve their career goals

Sunderland College’s city-wide partnership with Foundation of Light has created opportunities for young student-athletes to achieve their goals. Since teaming up in 2021 to give hundreds of young people greater access to qualifications, sports and employment opportunities, the partnership’s Football Scholarship programmes – part of the college’s Sports Academies – saw success in national leagues … Continued

Football Academy student-athlete Harvey selected for England squad

Sunderland College student-athlete Harvey Smith is celebrating after receiving national recognition for his stand-out performances this season. Sports Coaching and Development student Harvey, who is part of the college’s Football Academy in partnership with South Shields FC, has been selected for the England Schools U18s squad after successfully coming through a series of trials attended … Continued

Football academy student Alfie signs South Shields FC contract

Sunderland College student-athlete Alfie Marriott has become the latest South Shields FC Academy prospect to sign a professional contract with the club. Alfie, who recently turned 18, made his first-team debut earlier this season after impressing for the Under-18s team which reached the first round of the FA Youth Cup. The Sports Coaching and Developments … Continued

Sunderland College and Foundation of Light extend partnership

Two of the North East’s leading education and skills providers have extended a unique partnership which will give hundreds of young people greater access to qualifications, sports and employment opportunities.   In 2021, Sunderland College teamed up with Foundation of Light to support the charity’s Football and Futsal Scholarships through a dual-career pathway which combines full-time … Continued

Harry nets professional contract at Sunderland AFC

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

College celebrates students’ sporting achievements

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

Work experience leads to South Shields coaching role for Callum

Sunderland College student Callum Dobson has been offered a coaching role with one of the region’s leading sports charities after impressing during a placement.  Callum, from Sunderland, joined South Shields FC on a work experience programme as part of his course to support the club’s weekly football courses.  The Sports Coaching and Development student’s enthusiasm, … Continued

College launches new Sport, Fitness and Personal Training course

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

Talented student-athlete awarded golf scholarship in America

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