Nantwich Town are pleased to announce the return of the BTEC Academy for 2025, in association with Brine Leas Academy.
This unique football coaching opportunity will be overseen by former Nantwich and Crewe Alex player Rod McDonald
The Academy combines this high level coaching with a Level 3 BTEC in Sport, equivalent to 3 A Levels, so this means you can:
- Study for specialist qualifications in sports-based subjects while living, training and playing like a professional
- Prepare yourself for a career in the sports industry and related fields
- Earn the UCAS points required to access a huge variety of Higher Education pathways
This is open free to boys and girls aged 16-18. For more information and to get answers for any questions you may have, we are holding a presentation event on Tuesday 13th November at 7pm at the Swansway Stadium with representatives from Nantwich Town, Brine Leas and Rod McDonald himself.
Rod McDonald said:
“I got involved in the BTEC course because I think it’s a great opportunity to help 16–18-year-olds in the community who are passionate about football, with aspirations of building towards professional football or gaining qualifications to open more doors to go on to university or work. Partnering with Nantwich Town will give the kids top facilities to train like a professional footballer and with Brine Leas providing the education they will have a top education.”
Lyndon Wain, Football Development Officer at Nantwich Town, said:
“The club is delighted to announce its 2025 Academy BTEC project is now open for current Year 11 students. We are certain our partners Brine Leas will provide an unrivalled education element which will lead to a BTEC qualification equivalent to 3 A levels, opening the door to University education. In Rod McDonald the current EFL professional footballer we have the perfect person to lead the footballing element of the programme. Our facilities are unrivalled as the students get to feel like professionals too on our state-of-the-art Stadium pitch. We really can’t wait to get started.”
Ben Elliot, Subject Lead of PE at Brine Leas, said:
“Brine Leas are incredibly excited to be working in partnership with Nantwich Town FC to deliver the Football Academy programme. The opportunity for students to experience life as semi-professional footballers at the club whilst completing a BTEC Level 3 Sport course at the school is fantastic, we are proud to be bringing this to the local community. It will form an essential link to develop football and education for boys and girls in Nantwich and the surrounding areas.”