This session focuses on the opportunities available for student-athletes, with a special focus on football academies, scholarship routes, and balancing sport with academic success.

Topics covered include:

• How football academy schools operate and their links to professional clubs

• Sports scholarships across different disciplines and school types

• Balancing elite training schedules with academic expectations

• The journey from school to university-level sport and professional leagues

• Real-life experiences from current or former student-athletes

Who should attend:

• Talented student-athletes and their families

• Sports coaches, PE staff, and international school advisors

• Schools and universities with high-performance sports programmes