The Football Academy at Moulton College gives girls and boys the opportunity to combine your studies with regular training and competitive football.
Designed for students who are passionate about the game, the Football Academy helps you develop your skills, improve your performance and represent Moulton College in fixtures and competitions.
Our successful academy is built on the following core principles: Work ethic, Teamwork, Focus and Character (WTFC). It is a great option if you want to continue playing football while studying in a supportive college environment.
Our partnership with Wellingborough Town Football Club
The Football Academy at Moulton College is delivered in partnership with Wellingborough Town Football Club (WTFC). Our links with them and with the national and local county Football Association provide additional playing and networking opportunities.
Training, Coaching and Facilities
Students benefit from professional coaching, high-quality facilities and specialist support designed to help them develop both on and off the pitch.
Training sessions are delivered by experienced coaches and focus on developing:
- Technical ability
- Tactical understanding
- Fitness
- Strength and conditioning
Students also benefit from:
- Regular training and competitive match play
- Team support and encouragement
- Opportunities to develop confidence and leadership skills
- Access to strength and conditioning coaches, physiotherapists and sports massage support
- Use of extensive facilities, including 3G AstroTurf pitches and our dedicated Strength and Conditioning Suite
Fixtures and competition
Students have the opportunity to represent Moulton College in competitive fixtures at different levels of college sport including:
- National Youth Alliance League- Wellingborough Town U19's (Mens)
- Northants Senior Youth League- Wellingborough Town U18 Scholars (Mens)
- FA Youth Cup- Wellingborough Town U18's (Mens)
- ECFA East Midlands Championship- Moulton College U19's (Mens)
- ECFA AOC Women's Tier 1- Moulton College (Womens)
- Future Lions- Lionesses League- Wellingborough Town U19 (Womens)
- Future Lions- Championship East- Wellingborough Town Development 1 (Mens)
- Future Lions- Development South- Wellingborough Town Development 2 (Mens)
A team environment
Team Moulton has a unique football philosophy. As part of the team, you will:
- Play attacking and creative football
- Display a positive attitude, showing respect and sportsmanship for all
- Win the game, but not at the expense of the above
Develop your future in football
The Academy supports girls and boys who are interested in progressing within football or related careers.
This may include further study, coaching or opportunities within the sports industry.
Our coaches seek to develop every part of your game in accordance with the Football Association's development model and the England DNA.
Find out more and apply
Find out more about the Moulton College Football Academy at one of our Open Events or register for our Football Academy Information and Taster events which are held throughout the year.
To apply select the course option including Sport Academy.
Joe Pygall - Head of Football
Joe has worked for the College since 2019 and brings with him a wealth of experience including working at Milton Keynes Dons FC and various roles at grassroots clubs, primary and secondary schools and private development centres. He completed a degree with the University of South Wales in partnership with the EFL Trust and has even worked in New York as the ‘Soccer counsellor’ at Camp Schodack.
