football performance programme

NI is a hot bed for football talent and LLS has created a post-16 programme which perfectly combines education with professional standard football provision.

By teaming up with clubs from the NIFL Premiership, local High Schools and Skill School NI, LLS is offering 16 – 19-year-olds of all abilities the opportunity to Learn, Train and Compete (full-time, over 2-years).

Since expanding its provision into NI back in 2015, LLS has continued to grow its reputation for being an outstanding education provider who consistently delivers life-changing opportunities for young people.

This latest development has been created for students who have ambitions of securing a career in the football industry, so whether you have dreams of playing professional football, or your ambition is to work as a coach, analyst or even a physiotherapist, this Football Performance Programme will give you everything you need to reach your goals.

You will Learn, Train and Compete – on repeat!

Over the course of two academic years, students will study towards the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development (2019), but the fun doesn’t stop in the classroom, here’s what else is included:

  • 4 x Training Sessions per Week

  • Weekly Work Experience
  • Competitive Games Programme
  • English Premier League Trip
  • Spanish End of Year Trip
  • Access Annual International Tournaments
  • Player Pathway Guidance

Pathways

The pathways upon completion of the programme are incredible with direct options including USA Football Scholarships, University, Coaching Jobs Abroad, Paid Apprenticeships and even 1st Team football.

Locations

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Football performance programmes where all education and football is led by LLS are available in Jordanstown and Greysteel.

Our NIFL Club Partnership SCholarship programmes

Want to attend a trial day?

This is your opportunity to meet our team of expert staff, tour our incredible facilities and showcase your playing ability.

Trial games will be recorded and all attendees will have the opportunity to access their match footage.

Don’t miss your chance to attend…

Student success stories

Louise Mc Daniel
Louise Mc DanielLLS Belfast
Louise graduated from our LLS Belfast course in 2021 and has had a fantastic career since. Louise made her name with Cliftonville Ladies winning the NIFL Premiership as well as gaining International recognition with NI and only this year completed a move to Burnley women.
Sam Lockheart
Sam LockheartLLS Belfast
Sam graduated from LLS Belfast in 2021 and gained a Football scholarship in California, firstly with Westcliff University and then graduated onto Stanton University. Sam has also set up his own coaching company in California and is combining his two loves which are football and coaching.