Foundation to open new site

Sunderland’s Foundation of Light is offering youngsters the chance to don the famous red and white stripes while studying towards nationally recognised qualifications.

Following the success of the football scholarship programme the Foundation is launching an education and training base at Hermitage Academy, Chester-le-Street, from September.

The new site will see 16 to 18-year-olds represent the Black Cats in the NFYL Under 19 League against teams from Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace and gain A Level, AS Level and BTEC qualifications over the twoyear programme.

The Foundation will also be hosting open training sessions at the school on April 11 and 12, from 10am-12pm, which will showcase the scholarship’s coaching style and how players’ training, preparation and strength and conditioning can be taken to the next level.

School leavers who are interested in joining the programme can call 0191 5515077 or email jade.royal@foundationoflight.co.uk to register.