BTEC LEVEL 3 - Sports Development & Coaching

With over 500 professional appearances under his belt, it is fair to say that Mark Draper knows a thing or two about what it takes to have a successful career.

After starting with Notts County, playing over 200 times, Mark turned out in the top-flight for Leicester Aston Villa and Southampton via time in La Liga with Rayo Vallecano England and England u21s.

But instead of basking in his past glory, Draper is now using all his experience to help the stars of the future – in whatever career path they want to take – by running the Team DNF (Draper Norton Football) Academy.

Mark’s Mission, “We believe that talent at all levels should be nurtured and that we should make concerted efforts to ensure players receive the recognition they deserve so that they may aspire to reach their goals.”

Enjoy the fantastic facilities offered by Draper Norton at the world class Nottingham Trent University Clifton Campus.

This popular level 3 course provides an excellent pathway towards a career in sport! Applications are welcome whatever your GCSE targets/results.

Enjoy your sports education, in combination with a football training programme.

Education with tutor Dan McNamara former Leicester City and Mansfield town Head of Education, and UEFA A licensed coach.

Head of Coaching Mark Draper, UEFA A licensed coach and former premier league and England international footballer.

Facilities include brand new 3g pitch, grass pitches, indoor training facilities and world class gym.

Students will also benefit from university amenities such as numerous dining facilities. tennis center, libraries, and study areas on site.

4 Day football education programme with in-house league via future lions super and development leagues.

Bursary funding available for kit, travel, and meals.

All games are recorded and analysed via VEO camera.

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development is 120 Credits and 720 Guided Learning Hours (GLH). It consists of SIX mandatory units plus ONE optional units for a combined total of 120 credits. Equivalent to 2 A Levels

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development

The Pearson Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development is 180 credits and has 1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH). It consists of SEVEN mandatory units plus FIVE optional units for a combined total of 180 credits. Equivalent to 3 A Levels.

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport and Fitness

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development is 60 Credits and 360 Guided Learning Hours (GLH). It consists of THREE mandatory units plus ONE optional units for a combined total of 60 credits. Equivalent to 1 A Level.

TYPICAL TIMETABLE:

MONDAY AM training, education PM

TUESDAY AM training, education PM

WEDNESDAY MATCH DAY

THURSDAY AM training, education PM

FRIDAY off (catch-up day)

Future Lions also offer a chance to students to play in their elite squad against professional academies.

GRADE SUMMARY

INTERVIEW

OPEN DAY TRIALS

BTEC UNITS STUDIED:

Sports Development

Health, Wellbeing + Sport

Careers in Sport

Developing Coaching Skills

Applied Coaching Skills

Fitness Testing

Fitness Training

Technical + Tactical Skills in Sports

Sports Nutrition

Research Project

Self-Employment

4 GCSE LEVEL 4+ FOR THE LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA

LEVEL 3 EXTENDED CERTIFICATE - ALL APPLICANTS ACCEPTED SUBJECT TO INTERVIEW

Your next steps:

University blended degree via Loughborough College + DNF Training

Apprenticeships

Football Coaching

Sports Coaching

Personal Trainer

Media

Physiotherapy

Semi-professional football