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Josh Dunroe
Site Lead · Qualified teacher (PGDE) and FA-qualified coach.
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STEVEN GERRARD ACADEMY / LIVERPOOL SOUTH
LIVERPOOL
SOUTH.
LIVERPOOL SOUTH / YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
THIS IS YOUR
HOME GROUND.
Build your week around football at Wyncote. Train, compete and study with a team that helps you take your next step.
Find an Open Trial01 / FIND YOUR HOME GROUND
LIVERPOOL SOUTH / WYNCOTE
YOUR GAME.
YOUR FUTURE.
Your academy in Mossley Hill
Bring your ambition to Liverpool South. Develop your game with UEFA-licensed coaches while working towards your qualification with experienced tutors.
Make your next move16-19
Football & education
WYNCOTE
Your home ground
100%
Education pass rate
Course availability, entry requirements and funding eligibility depend on your chosen route. Speak to the academy about the right option for you.
LIVERPOOL SOUTH / TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
STEP INSIDE
THE ACADEMY.
See the academy beyond the matchday. Get a feel for the people, the environment and your next chapter.
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THE WORK STARTS HERE.LIVERPOOL SOUTH / FOOTBALL
02 / DEVELOP YOUR GAME
TRAIN.
PLAY.
PROGRESS.
Make football part of your everyday routine. Develop your technique, understand the game and learn from coaches who challenge you to improve.
01
Coaching that pushes you.
Work with UEFA-qualified coaches and put their feedback into practice.
02
A football environment.
Train and play with teammates who share your ambition.
03
Explore the football programme More than the next match.
Build confidence, discipline and habits that help you on and off the pitch.
03 / BACK YOUR AMBITION
MORE THAN
THE GAME.
Keep your options open.
Balance your football development with education and support from experienced tutors. Your time in the classroom is part of building what comes next.
Your team, your route. Our girls’ programme has two teams, at least three training sessions a week and competitive fixtures, including the National Football Youth League. You can study Football Media while continuing to train and play.
Explore your education routeBEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Explore experiences beyond Wyncote, including visits to St George’s Park and opportunities to compete on tour.
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YOUR GAME. YOUR EDUCATION.LIVERPOOL SOUTH / LEARN
04 / YOUR LIVERPOOL SOUTH TEAM
PEOPLE WHO
BACK YOUR
AMBITION.
Meet the people supporting your development, from your first session to your next step.
Todd Blayney
Head of Football
Craig Davies
International Head of Football
Craig O'Donoghue
Coach
Liam Watson
Coach
Jon Flanagan
Coach
Andy Marshall
Coach / Sports Scientist Lead
Charlie Gresham
Tutor / Coach
Josh Jones
Tutor / Coach
Andras Sumegi
Tutor / Coach
Jan Tonkies
Office Manager
Paige Hodgson
Teaching Assistant / Coach
THE STUDENT VIEW / LIVERPOOL SOUTH
“It’s a great place to be if you’re a footballer because the coaches and staff work really hard to make you a better player.”
05 / LOOK BEYOND THE NEXT MATCH
ONE START.
MORE WAYS
FORWARD.
University, a scholarship abroad or a future around the game. Explore where your next chapter could lead.
See your progression routes01
Football
Develop your game and explore your next step in football.
02
University & further study
Build towards further study with support from your tutors.
03
US scholarships
Explore opportunities to combine football and study abroad.
04
A career around the game
Look towards coaching, sports science and wider roles in sport.
Your progression will depend on your development, results and the opportunities available.
THE COACHING. THE CLASSROOM. THE TEAMMATES.
THIS IS LIVERPOOL SOUTH
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06 / FIND LIVERPOOL SOUTH
YOUR LOCAL
HOME GROUND.
Wyncote Sports Ground
Mather Avenue
Liverpool
L18 6HF
HOW IT WORKS
THREE STEPS.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER.
01
Apply & attend a session.
Apply online and attend an in-person session at the academy.
02
Talk through your next step.
Complete your guidance interview and submit your grades.
03
Get ready for September.
Receive your offer and prepare to join your new team.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER / SEPTEMBER 2027
YOUR FUTURE
IN FOOTBALL
STARTS HERE.
Current Year 11? This is where your next step after school begins.
Apply Now for 2027
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