There are limited spaces still available on both the Trust’s Football and Education pathway and the Academy’s Personal Trainer course, which both start in September 2026.
Football and Education with the Trust
- NCFE Level three Extended Diploma in Sport & Physical Activity (equivalent to three A-Levels)
- Two-year course
- Male and female pathways U17 & U18s
- Mid/late September start
- To register interest, email: TomKeenan@cfcct.org.uk
Personal Trainer course with CFC Academy
- Level three qualification
- One-year course
- Male only pathway for U19s (as of September 1, 2026)
- Full-time training/fixtures
- To register interest, email: NeilCluxton@chesterfield-fc.co.uk
There may be opportunities for employment and work experience at the club and Trust.
Joint engagement sessions will be held on September 10, 17 and 24 at 5-7pm in the HUB.
Second-year F&E student, Lucy, said: “I really enjoy the modules and the lecturers are super helpful. Training each day is also great and playing matches on Wednesdays for the Trust has been really fun.”

