Goalkeeping Sports Academy

We have partnered with The Nationals to provide this brand new Goalkeeping Academy! Training alongside other goalkeepers in a focused environment builds confidence, enhances fitness, and opens pathways to scouting opportunities or professional growth. If you are an aspiring goalkeeper, a dedicated academy can be the key to unlocking your full potential.

We are on track to become the leading sports college in England. Our Sports Academies are partnered with local professional organisations to give you the best training, advice, and opportunities and allow you to combine your academic course with the sports training of your choice.

Our academies have won multiple Regional and National Championships and compete in Category 1 in the AOC college leagues. All our Sports Academies offer one-on-one training with professional coaches, full use of the college’s sports facilities, personalised strength, conditioning, exercise, and nutrition programmes, medical support, and a sportswear kit.

Our Sports Academies include:

• Athletics
• Basketball
• Esports
• Football
• Futsal
• Goalkeeping
• Netball

Sports Scholarship Programme:

For elite individuals competing at the National or International Level; we welcome you to apply for our Sports Scholarship Programme. Sports Scholarships are given to 10 of the very best sportspersons across the college. Individuals who are awarded this status usually compete at the National or International level.

This scholarship is in partnership with TASS (Talented Athlete Sports Scholar) where being awarded this recognition can fast-track further Sports Scholarship possibilities when they progress beyond FE.

Students on a Sports Scholarship will receive additional benefits:

• Mentorship
• Sport Psychologist
• Arranged workshops with universities regarding sporting excellence
• Sport Scholarship kit
• AOC Sports Leadership fast-tracked support

To apply for a chance to receive a Sports Scholarship please fill in the form here.

All our Sports Academies come equipped with one-to-one training with professional coaches, full use of the college’s sports facilities, personalised strength, conditioning, exercise and nutrition programmes, medical support and a sportswear kit.

To be considered for the Goalkeeping Academy, you must be:

• Aged 16-19
• Enrolled on a full-time course at Capital City College

You will be invited to a trial session to showcase your skill level. We run 6 opportunities to join through trials, showcase games and tournaments throughout the year.

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

Having worked with multiple sports academy partners, we are proud to provide actual pathways in the sport. Our links with semi-professional clubs and scholarship opportunities at Universities in the UK or abroad provide you with excellent options for your career.