Askham Bryan College Launches Female Football Academy in Partnership with Harrogate Town
New academy will offer aspiring female footballers a pathway to combine elite training with sports qualifications from September 2027.
By Callum Metcalfe
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Askham Bryan College is expanding its successful Harrogate Town Football Pathway by launching a new female academy for students enrolling in September 2027, offering a blend of high-level training and sports qualifications.
The new academy aims to provide aspiring female footballers with the opportunity to combine elite training with a Level 1, 2 or 3 Sport qualification. This expansion builds upon the success of the college's existing male football pathway, which launched in September and has already achieved significant impact, reaching the second round of the NFYL Cup and securing second place in the league.
The introduction of the female academy addresses the growing demand in women's football and underscores the college's dedication to offering talented young athletes access to professional coaching, competitive matches, and further education. Students will benefit from expert coaching, regular fixtures, and a supportive learning environment designed to foster skills, knowledge, and experience for progression in the sport.
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"The success of our men’s football programme has created a proven pathway for aspiring players, demonstrating what can be achieved through high-quality coaching, competitive fixtures and strong progression opportunities. The female pathway will be equally as important, ensuring talented female players have access to the same level of support, development and opportunity to reach their potential. Our aim is to provide a clear route for every player, regardless of gender, to develop both on and off the pitch."
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"This is a super exciting development and a really big moment for our girls’ pathway. It’s something I’ve wanted to implement in my role for a while, so to now be able to take this step alongside Askham Bryan College is fantastic. Creating more opportunities for young female footballers to develop their ability, gain qualifications and progress in the game is hugely important, and this partnership will help us build a strong pathway for the future."
Students interested in joining the new pathway are invited to attend a trial event at Askham Bryan College on Wednesday 28 October 2026, from 10:00am to 1:00pm. The event will provide an opportunity to learn more about the partnership, meet the coaching team, and showcase their abilities.
For more information, interested individuals can view details via a provided link.
Based on information from the official source: Askham Bryan College (22/10/2026)
