SAFC Foundation scheme putting its best Fut forward

FUTSAL

THE SAFC Foundation of Light is offering schoolleavers more opportunities to kickstart a career in sport with the launch of its Futsal Education Programme.

Kicking off in September 2019, the two-year course combines studying professionally-recognised qualifications with the experience of representing Sunderland AFC in a national league.

Delivered in partnership with South Tyneside College, youngsters aged 16-18 will study and play at the Beacon of Light, one of the leading sports and education facilities in the country.

Ian Dipper, South Durham Education Coordinator and Football Scholarship Coach, said: “We are delighted to launch our futsal scholarship which will give those with a passion for sport another pathway to progress into their chosen career.

“Running alongside our highlysuccessful football scholarship and coaches’ academy at the Beacon of Light, our students access the very best learning environments and sports facilities available, enhanced by our first-class coaches and education officers.”

Scholars will travel the country to face Premier League and EFL clubs - including Brighton, Chelsea, Middlesbrough and Newcastle United - in the EFL Trust Futsal League while studying towards a Cambridge Tech Level Three in sport and a choice of FA qualifications.

Students will receive regular futsal coaching from UEFA and FA-qualified coaches to develop technical, tactical and physical ability while gaining the skills needed to seek employment in coaching, sports science, sports facilities management, personal training and teaching, or progress to further education.

For more information and to apply, email Ian Dipper at ian.dipper@foundationoflight.co.uk or call 0191 563 4747.