MARCELONA SPORTS COLLEGE

Welcome to Marcelona Sports College: A leading, sports specialist college for post 16 year olds. Our programmes are student-centred, integrating daily sports activities with wrap around care services, all developed, delivered and run by experienced educators, experts and former sports professionals. 

Our Objective is to help our students and aspiring athletes to unlock their full potential and achieve their goals whilst prioritising health and well-being. Through an enhanced enrichment program we aim to develop the academic, sporting and social skills of our student, providing the best foundations and opportunities for personal and professional progression. Alongside daily sports/fitness training, our students study towards an accredited qualification after which, entrance into university and an accomplished career within the sports, fitness and leisure industry, will all be viable options.  

Our Education Programmes are tailored to suit the unique and individual ambitions of our students, and our expert tutors work with each learner to identify these and issue an Individual Education Plan (IEP) tailored to their specific needs and aspirations. We offer full-time courses, short courses, Careers Advice & Guidance, and work experience opportunities in Sports, Fitness, Nutrition, Health & Social Care, Business, Health & Social Care and more! 

MSC offers an inclusive environment for young people with varying educational needs. We have a dedicated and expert SEN team who work together to outline specific goals, strategies and resources to provide personalised support and track progress for each learner. Our provisions include one-to-one and small class learning, adapted material, various therapies, additional exam time and more. Our SENCO can discuss this in more detail if applicable to a learners needs. 

Our Football Academy is currently one of the leading UK academies, largely due to our academy director and his teams expansive knowledge of 'the beautiful game' and links with a number of leading professional clubs. Together, we continue to help aspiring footballers achieve their goals and move onto the next level in their football career in the UK and abroad. Marcelona Football Academy benefits from state of the art facilities including a 4g pitch, grass pitch, 5-aside pitches, a gym, a sports hall, canteen and more! With a regular and intense training and nutrition regime, our academy players are able to fully embrace the schedule and intensity of professional football. Train with the Best, To Be the Best!

Our Unique and Elite Academy gives participants the best chance and preparation of what to expect at the highest level.  LEARN MORE

MEET OUR FOOTBALL ACADEMY DIRECTOR

Our Academy director and UEFA licensed coach, Marce Collington, came up through one of the most successful academies in modern football, West Ham Utd. Aptly nicknamed the 'Academy of Football', West Hams Youth Academy produced the likes of Rio Ferdinand, Joe Cole, Jermaine Defoe and Frank Lampard, to name only a few. As well as sharing the field with world class players, Marce's professional career saw him managed under the greats such as Tony Carr and Alan Pardew. 

"I was scouted by West Ham Utd aged 11 whilst playing at Enfield FC and my life changed instantly. I was living my dream. Following eight incredible years coming through one of the most successful academies in modern football, I went on to play at a few other pro clubs before injuries meant that my playing career was definitely over.

My intention in starting this Academy is to prepare our students to reach their pinnacle and equip them with the knowledge, skills and confidence to do so. On our training programme, committed students have, and will continue to succeed and make exceptional and enjoyable careers for themselves in the football and sports industry.

We are pleased to be providing a clear pathway into pro and semi-pro football for youngsters and our commitment is to deliver the highest quality coaching and development for the duration of their time with us building them up to be the absolute best at their craft.” MARCE COLLINGTON, ACADEMY DIRECTOR

To find out when our next trials and open day will be held, register your interest today. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST