Millwall Community Trust have confirmed a series of football trials for the Post 16 Football and Education Programme. Taking place at the Trusts facilities at St Paul’s Ground in Rotherhithe, sessions are planned for throughout the year.
The trials present a unique opportunity for passionate 16-18-year-old male and female football players to take their first step in becoming part of the joint programme run in partnership between Millwall Football Club and Lewisham College, combining extensive football development with a nationally recognised BTEC qualification in Sports Coaching.
Tim Sells, Football and Sports Development Manager at Millwall Community Trust said: “We’re delighted to confirm the introduction of these trails. Our partnership with Lewisham College has continued to offer 16-18-year-olds a fantastic opportunity to develop and study within something they are truly passionate about. These trails offer a further great opportunity for potential learners to gain a place on the programme for 24/25!”
Learners on the Post 16 Football and Education Programme train with Millwall coaches up to nine hours a week and participate in a weekly competitive game, travelling to other Football Clubs all over the UK accompanied by the Millwall Coaching team. The Programme team consists of Millwall Coaches, who are experienced and qualified academy UEFA licensed coaches and Lewisham College Sports lecturers and Maths and English specialists.
Participants are required to register beforehand, with the trials take place at St Paul’s Ground in Rotherhithe on the following dates:
- 31 October 2024, 3.30pm – 5pm
- 18 February 2025, 3.30pm – 5pm
- 8 April 2025, 3.30pm – 5pm
- 27 May 2025, 3.30pm – 5pm
To sign-up for the trials, please visit https://bit.ly/MCT_Post16_25
