Bridlington town football club in conjunction with SFS, a Scarborough based education provider have announced a new joint football scholarship venture, commencing in September 2024.
Students will study full time towards a BTEC level 3 in sport, train and play football in the under 19 league at Queensgate the home of Bridlington Town.
It is expected that students will have formal education and football coaching 4 days a week and play in the under 19 league on Wednesdays. In addition the newly formed Bridlington Town under 19’s will be entered into the FA youth cup.
Adie Costello the current first team manager said “This is an excellent program and hopefully a stepping stone for these young lads to play for the first team and even higher.”
Pete Smurthwaite the club owner added “This is an exciting opportunity for local lads to combine both education and football and play in a good competitive under 19 league.”
SFS, the education provider, has a good track record in delivering the BTEC program and their qualified coaches provide a good football program.
Steve Brennan from SFS stated “ BTEC is an excellent qualification, students have progressed into higher education on successful completion of the award and also gone on to play football at a good level”
Current students in Year 11 at school can now express an interest in joining this program by emailing admin@bridtownafc.com
