GIRLS PROGRAMME

Join 30+ female player students.

Develop your football alongside your education at Liverpool South. Explore the girls’ programme and find your next step.

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Girls Programme at Steven Gerrard Academy

Train. Compete. Build your future.

Study Sport or Football Media while training and playing at Liverpool South.

Girls’ football at Liverpool South

Training, matches and academy life

Based at Wyncote Sports Ground, our Liverpool South site is home to two girls’ teams. Our full-time programme gives female school leavers aged 16–19 the opportunity to develop as players while working towards a recognised qualification.

You will train at least three times a week with UEFA-qualified coaches, developing technical skills, tactical understanding, fitness and confidence.

Our teams play in competitive leagues, including the National Football Youth League (NFYL) and AoC Sport women’s leagues. Regular fixtures give you the chance to put your training into practice and keep progressing in a supportive team environment.

US Scholarships

US scholarship opportunities

Many of our girls have progressed to US football scholarships, combining university study with competitive football in the United States.

Your time at the Academy helps you build your football and academic profile, with guidance on your next steps and the scholarship recruitment process. Training, competitive fixtures and a recognised qualification give you a foundation to work towards that ambition.

Education, media and tours

Level 2 & Level 3 education.

We offer Level 2 and Level 3 courses for girls, so you can continue developing as a player while working towards a recognised qualification.

Our one-year Level 2 route is available at Liverpool South for students who do not yet meet the Level 3 entry requirements. The two-year BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development is worth up to 168 UCAS points and can support progression to university, US scholarships, apprenticeships or employment.

Our team will help you choose the course that suits your GCSE results, interests and ambitions.

Study Football Media. Keep playing.

You can join our Football Media Programme while continuing to train and play as part of the girls’ football programme.

Study a two-year, full-time BTEC Level 3 qualification while building practical skills in broadcasting, content creation, podcasting, journalism, photography, videography and marketing. Put your ideas into practice through Academy matchdays and media projects, creating a portfolio for your next step.

Whether you see your future on the pitch, behind the camera or in the press box, you can develop both sides of your passion for football at Liverpool South.

Tours.

Players have the opportunity to travel abroad and face European opposition.

Experiences that not only help students develop on the pitch but also strengthen team bonds, create lifelong memories, and offer a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a new environment.