The Procision Newbury Football Academy combines a flexible academic study programme alongside professional coaching for passionate footballers. The programme maximises the opportunity for students to enhance and develop potential pathways within football whilst securing academic and coaching qualifications. Players that excel within the programme will be offered the opportunities to progress to our U'21's in the Suburban League, Wantage Town FC's First Team & Swindon Town FC Academy.


Meet our students Andrei Ilioiu

Andrei Ilioiu

I enjoy this course; it challenges me, and I’ve met a lot of people with the same aspirations.

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Meet our students Donny Burke

Donny Burke

The football academy appealed to me as I get to play football while I study. I want to do an apprenticeship or get a job working in the sports industry, and my course equips me with the skills to explore these opportunities in the future. More...

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Meet our students Robbie Branigan

Robbie Branigan

I feel like I've improved massively since I first joined the Academy and it's put me in a great position moving forward as I've secured a place at university.

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  • Description

    Units Covered Year 1: Leadership in Sport Assessing Risk Sport Coaching Athlete's Lifestyle Exercise, Health & Lifestyle Preparing for a Career in Sport & Physical Activity Sports Injuries Technical & Tactical Practical Team Sports Units Covered Year 2: Psychology in Sport Practical Individual Sport Analysis of Sports Performance Sports Development Organising Sports Events Work Experience in Sport Fitness Training & Programming Instructing Physical Activity & Exercise Sports Nutrition

    You will undertake a comprehensive football performance programme which includes training, analysis, strength and conditioning alongside weekly fixtures within the Academies league structure at an appropriate but challenging level. This includes:

    • U21s Suburban League
    • U19s National Football Youth League Championship
    • U18s FA Youth Cup
    • U17s National Football Youth League Reserve Division
    • U19s Tactic League T3
    • U19s ML League

    You will play in the colleges leagues which will mean you have fixtures every week. This will also feature games against Academy level teams to help you show your progression. The squad will also represent the club in the FA Youth Cup.

  • Entry Requirements

    Students will need to have either; Five GCSE's at grade 4 or above for NCFE Level 3 Sport & Physical Activity Extended Diploma or Three GCSE's at grade 4 or above for NCFE Level 3 Sport & Physical Activity Diploma

    Footballers with a determination to work on their technical ability, tactical understanding and physical conditioning. Students who have played football previously at a good level. Students who would like to compete on a weekly basis in regional leagues.

  • Qualification

    NCFE Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Fitness Instructing & Personal Training Blended Learning A Levels in Maths, English & Business

  • Progression

    Progression opportunities include; University in the UK Playing Scholarship to Universities in the USA Degree in Sports Coaching & Development Level 3 Gym Instructor & Personal Training Qualification Full-time & Part-time Coaching opportunities worldwide Apprenticeships in chosen field of study

  • Assessment

    You will be assessed by coursework projects.

  • Home Study

    You will have work to complete each week based on the topic in class. If you are not up to date and behind on your work, then you will not be eligible to train or feature in the squads for that week. Therefore, if your work is not completed then this will be done in your own time. You may also have work to complete each week for Maths and English dependant on previous grades.

  • Work Placement

    Practical playing experience at a high level Variety of sports based opportunities through Procision in the Community and Procision FC.

  • Fees and Additional Costs

    As part of the programme you are required to purchase the training and match kit. A laptop or tablet will also be required. For more details please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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* Terms and conditions apply. The fees stated on this website are for guidance purposes only and should be checked before enrolment. Unless otherwise stated, fees shown are for tuition only, over one academic year. Where a course is longer than one academic year, the fees stated are for the first year, and the cost of the second or subsequent years will be discussed at interview. For details of fee remission for students over 19 click here. If you think you may be entitled to a concession or fee remission, or you would like more information on the additional costs associated with your chosen course, please contact us on 01635 845000 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..