Elite training for students devoted to excellence in sport

Our sports academies are the perfect opportunity for those athletes looking to achieve high levels of performance alongside their academic courses. Students will receive expert coaching and sport science support within their training and match schedules. The College's sports academies are available to students who can demonstrate talent in any one of the following areas: basketball, football, netball or rugby. Students receive dedicated coaching each week, access to top level competitions, video and performance analysis, tuition in tactics, nutritional advice, individual fitness assessments and individual tailor-made training programmes.

Richmond upon Thames College runs academies in the following sports:
Football
Rugby
Basketball
Netball

All the College's sports academies recruit on the basis of either trials or achievement/experience.

All academies will follow a training and competitive programme including the AoC Sport Championships, Athletes are expected to commit to this programme and engage in strength and conditioning schedules, possibly officiating duties and may be offered the opportunity to undertake leadership courses.

To apply for an academy, download and complete the Sports Academies Application Form or read more about applying here.