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
Sunderland College student Pru Hubbard has brought home a bronze medal after competing at the Swim England Artistic Swimming National Championships. Pru, who studies Sports Coaching and Development as well as being part of the college’s Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS), helped City of Salford Synchronised Swimming Club win their first Technical Team medal in … Continued
Sunderland College has teamed up with Everyone Active to help young people take their first steps towards a career in the fitness and leisure industry. Recruiting now to launch in November 2021, the traineeship programme will give learners an insight into key roles such as lifeguards and personal trainers, with a guaranteed interview for sports and leisure … Continued
Sunderland College’s Sports and Exercise Science team has teamed up with a local cricket club to offer students valuable coaching and works experience. As part of the college’s 2021-22 works experience programme, students will undertake placements with Silksworth Cricket Club across areas ranging from junior coaching and supporting first-team players, to administrative duties. The roles … 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
School leavers are being offered the chance to take the first steps towards a career in sports coaching with Sunderland College and Durham County FA. The college’s new Coaching Academy, which starts in September, offers a combination of qualifications alongside industry experience to give students the skills and knowledge they need to progress straight into … Continued
Sunderland College student Harry Gardiner has signed a scholarship contract with boyhood club Sunderland AFC. Harry joined South Shields FC’s academy in 2020 through its partnership with the college and, despite difficult circumstances due to COVID-19, he has excelled both on and off the pitch. As well as studying Sport, History and Criminology, the 17-year-old has impressed during … Continued
Sunderland College alumni made a virtual return to campus to deliver a webinar to Sport and Exercise Sciences students. Cameron Lane, who owns his own sports therapy business as well as working with Sunderland AFC Ladies and the club’s official charity Foundation of Light, gave an insight into the industry as part of the students’ … Continued
Sunderland College is continuing to help increase physical activity in schools by welcoming the latest PEAK Sports apprentices for their induction training. PEAK (Physical Education and Active Kids), a leading provider of PE services and delivery to primary schools across the UK, has worked with the college for the past five years to offer more … Continued
