Community Football Coaching and Development

You’ll learn by working in a professional football club while studying online. Most of your learning happens at the club, with short periods at the university to meet, reflect, and work with others. Each week, you’ll take on real projects, solve challenges, and put your learning into action, building the skills and confidence to succeed in the world of sport.

In Year 1, you’ll develop strong foundations through structured portfolios, practical tasks and project presentations, supported by regular feedback. In Years 2 and 3 (Top Up), you’ll take on more open, real-world challenges, including performance appraisals, collaborative projects and applied assessments co-created with EFL in the Community and partner football club charities.  

Reflection and feedback sit at the heart of the course. You’ll test ideas, refine your thinking, and share draft work before final submission. Through work-based learning and mentor support, you’ll evidence your progress and grow in confidence, capability and professional integrity. 

You will be based at professional football club, gaining weekly experience in coaching, sport development, and community engagement. This will help you develop the skills and understanding needed to progress in your career.

Students benefit from USW’s state-of-the-art facilities during Residential Visits and, when at their partner clubs, have access to a range of industry-standard facilities, combining hands-on learning with community building. Interactive tasks, digital tools, and a Club Mentor support growth in coaching, reflection, and personal development.