Football Academy

Our Enfield Borough Football Academy allows you to train in our state-of-the-art facilities, including a 3G sports pitch, gym and sports hall. Joining the academy will provide you with training, support, guidance, coaching and work experience opportunities.

To join the Football Academy you must be enrolled on a course at Capital City College.

What are the benefits?

Enfield Borough FC are delighted to have partnered with Capital City College to run the Football Academy. Joining the Football Academy provides structured training, professional coaching, and exposure to competitive opportunities, enhancing skill development and career prospects.

“Together, we will deliver a high-level Football Education programme. The students in the Enfield Borough Football Academy will have a realistic pathway, great coaching, excellent facilities and the option to study a range of courses including A Levels. Between the football club and the college, we have everything in place to develop the young people on and off the pitch.” – Marvin Walker (Chairman, Enfield Borough FC).

All players in our Enfield Borough Football Academy will receive:

Free training kit and tracksuit
6 hours per week (3 sessions of 2 hours) of professional football coaching
Wednesday afternoon match in a college football league
Affiliation with a major football club
Work experience opportunities at the stadium
Complimentary tickets for learners to selected high-profile matches
Create your game analyses with Veo technology
On-site medical support for injury prevention and rehabilitation
Free access to the college gym and fitness suite under coach supervision
Free fitness, strength and conditioning, exercise and nutrition programmes designed and monitored for you

What are the entry requirements?

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

Aged 16-19
Enrolled on a full-time course at Capital City College
Successful in a Football Academy trial

Football trials

Add one of our Sports Academies to your basket when applying for a full-time course, and we will contact you about attending a trial session. The next trial session will be held on Wednesday 28 May 2025 between 12pm and 2pm (please arrive at 11am).

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 x10 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 Scholarship Scheme), 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

In addition to the above, Elite Academy players will receive:

Opportunity to become a college-sponsored athlete – value of up to £2500 per year

If you are under 17, you can also take part in our development squad-friendly fixtures as part of the college’s elite team, playing 4 games.

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

Sports facilities

Elevate your training experience in a dynamic environment designed to inspire and challenge athletes of all skill levels. From cutting-edge equipment to expert coaching, begin your journey towards peak performance.

We have a fantastic range of sports facilities, including gymnasiums, sports halls, basketball courts, and a football field.

Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a fitness enthusiast, our versatile facilities cater to diverse sporting passions. Join a vibrant community of like-minded individuals dedicated to achieving their fitness goals in an atmosphere that motivates and energises them.

Unleash your full potential and redefine your limits with us, where passion meets performance in every exhilarating workout. Our Sports Academies span across all of our centres, so why not attend an open day and see our facilities in person?

How to apply

All our full-time courses are part of the academies. Choose a relevant course, and the Academy will work with you to ensure you can access the course. See our full list of courses. If you are unsure which study path to take, check out our level equivalence table.

Are you Interested in joining the Football Academy? Add one of our Sports Academies to your basket when applying for a full-time course, and we will contact you about attending a trial session. Have a question about our Sports Academies? Read our FAQs here.

Apply now!