FTIFA Education Programme
build your career. elevate your game.
FTIFA offers a unique Study & Play education programme for ambitious students who want to grow on and off the pitch.
What Is the FTIFA Education programme
The FTIFA Education Programme combines elite football development with higher education in partnership with Blackpool and The Fylde College, accredited by Lancaster University. Students train four days a week and study for a CertHE in Business Management on the remaining two.You’ll train, live and breathe the life of a professional footballer – and gain exposure that can lead to real career opportunities.
FTIFA Education Programme
What's Included
- Certificate of higher education in Business Management
- Match kit & full training kit
- Gym membership
- Transport to all training, matches and activities
- Three meals per day
- Transport to/from training
- Competitive matches & training
- Matches
- Optional overseas trip (additional cost)
Perfect For You
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FTIFA Education Programme
Real Pathways. Real Results.
Graduates of the FTIFA Education Programme have gone on to:
- Sign pro contracts with Fleetwood United FC
- Join international youth and senior squads (e.g. New Zealand U19s, Barbados National Team)
- Play for EFL clubs and appear in top-flight matches
- Transition into careers across the football industry
“FTIFA’s Study & Play model delivers a transformative experience that helps young athletes grow both academically and athletically.”
— Steve Curwood, CEO, Fleetwood Football Group
FTIFA
Success Stories
Meet the players who’ve turned opportunity into reality:
- Junior Quitirna – Scored 13 goals for Waterford, now a Fleetwood Town regular
- Phoenix Patterson – Ex-Spurs youth, thriving at Fleetwood after a breakout season
- Liam Jessop – Former FTIFA UK winger, now playing for Chesterfield & Gibraltar
- Keito Lipovscheck – Joined FTIFA UK at 16, now playing pro in Dubai
- Anthony Barry – From FTFC player to assistant manager at Bayern Munich