Budding female footballers across the North East can now benefit from our unique new partnership with Newcastle United Foundation.
We’ve teamed up with the foundation to give talented female footballers the chance to develop their skills, gain valuable qualifications and play in the famous black and white stripes of Newcastle United.
Through this new partnership, our women’s football academy will now be known as the Newcastle United Foundation Scholarship Team, giving players the opportunity to play in the National Football Youth League (NFYL), the highest level of football outside of professional academies.
Students will be coached by experienced staff from Newcastle United Foundation alongside our new women’s football coach, Rhiannon Gray, ensuring they receive high-quality support throughout their football journey
Players will benefit from training opportunities at Newcastle United’s first-team training ground, access to the pitch room at NUCASTLE and a stadium tour of St James’ Park, allowing them to experience first-hand the environment of an elite football club.
Alongside their football development, players will study a qualification with the college and undertake work experience opportunities, helping them prepare for their next steps both in and beyond the game.
Rhiannon Gray, Women’s football coach at Gateshead College, said: “We’re really excited to be working with Newcastle United Foundation. It’s a fantastic opportunity for talented footballers to develop their game, represent such a well-known club and be part of a programme that supports them both on and off the pitch.”
Alex Curran, Senior Operations Manager at Newcastle United Foundation, said: “We’re delighted to be working with Gateshead College to help more women and girls across the North East to explore a future in football.
“Having Newcastle United Foundation coaches embedded within Gateshead College’s Women’s Football Academy means players will benefit from dedicated support, specialist expertise and an environment where they can develop and grow in confidence to fulfil their potential.”
There’s still time to sign up and be a Gateshead College student while representing Newcastle United Foundation. Find out about our sports courses here.
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