Fulfilling Their Potential

Shooting for success on and off the pitch

- Hannah Cameron

A GLEAMING future lies ahead for Grantham Town as the high-flying Gingerbreads continue to show the skill and passion required to maintain their title push from Evo-Stik Premier.

However, it’s not just the first stream players who are pressing forward at pace. Since partnering with SCL Education Group in September 2016, the lads at Grantham Town Academy have gone from strength to strength, with a spot in this season’s SCL Development League to prove it.

Unique and experienced in progressing players through the youth teams, into the first team, and onto professional set-ups, Grantham Town strive to create and improve opportunities within football, helping to prevent 16-18 year olds from becoming NEET, and giving them an opportunity to channel their passion for sport.

The two-year education and development programme, delivered in partnership with SCL, provides aspiring players, coaches and referees with the knowledge, attitude and skill required to go pro.

The Academy programme boasts fantastic exit routes into higher education and employment, with learners going on to play professionally, secure jobs or enrol in apprenticeships and Higher Education programmes.

Academy Manager, Alex Watson, declares SCL Education Group to be “the only provider” for the club.