Football Academy

Cirencester College Men’s Football Academy is focused on the development of talented students. The Academy provides students at the College a high quality training and games programme, utilising the excellent facilities at Cirencester Town FC, whilst also allowing students to follow their own pathways through clubs outside of their College commitments.

The programme is made up of two weekly training sessions, weekly fixtures, match analysis and strength and conditioning sessions. This is delivered by a current semi-professional footballer, allowing students the opportunity to benefit from mentoring and support into the semi-professional and professional game. The programme is open to all students at the College, on any programme of study and is integrated into the student’s timetable, ensuring that academia and sport go hand-in-hand.

Cirencester College Men's football training

Who can join the Cirencester College Football Academy?

Any Cirencester College student can join the Football Academy. Students can be on any programme of study, they do not have to be studying sports. Students that are successful in joining the Football Academy will have training and matches built into their college timetable, where possible. This means that students have the freedom to study the wide range of courses on offer at Cirencester College, whilst still being able to access a high-quality football programme.

Can I still play football outside of College on top of my Football Academy commitments?

Yes, students are free to play for whoever they wish outside of the College Football Academy. The Academy offers a uniquely flexible approach to ensure students are not overloaded. Students can draw on the Academy staff for mentoring and guidance into senior men’s football, with a vast network of contacts throughout professional, semi-professional and amateur football in the local area.

How much training is involved with the Cirencester College Football Academy?

The Academy train twice per week and have weekly fixtures in the AOC College Leagues and Cups. There are also weekly analysis sessions and free access to the on-site gym. Training is delivered by UEFA Licensed Coaches on the main stadium 3g pitch at Cirencester Town FC, where all home fixtures are played.

Where have previous Football Academy students progressed to?

Previous Cirencester College Football students are currently in:

Careers in professional football and semi-professional football
Football refereeing
Further and Higher Education competing in University football BUCS leagues
Full-time work in sports and/or leisure-related areas
Football coaching worldwide
Overseas scholarships in the USA
22 players have gained international honours in both British Colleges and British School teams.

Who are the coaches in the Football Academy?

The Men’s Football Academy is run by Ross Langworthy, who lectures across our Sport and Physical Activity and Sport and Exercise Science courses. Ross is a UEFA B Licensed coach and plays semi-professional football. Ross’ ex-clubs include Cirencester Town, Fairford Town and Yate Town and he is currently playing for Bishops Cleeve FC at Step 4 of the non-league pyramid.

The Women’s Football Team are coached by Kerry Walklett, who is also a UEFA B Licensed coach and plays semi-professionally for West Bromwich Albion Women in the third tier of the Women’s Football Pyramid. Kerry’s ex-clubs include Watford Women, Reading Women and Keynsham Town.

Does Cirencester College have a Girls Football Academy?

Yes, Cirencester College has a Women’s Football Team, who enjoy the same level of training and coaching as the Men’s team.

Training is held twice per week on the main stadium 3g pitch at Cirencester Town FC, where all home fixtures are played. Players also benefit from analysis and gym sessions.

All sessions are delivered by UEFA Licensed Coaches and the programme is open to students across the college, from all programmes of study.