The Sports Academy
Our Sports Academies provide a wide range of sports for you to choose from, enabling you to combine your studies with playing and developing your skills in the sport you love.
Learners can “bolt on” a sport academy alongside their full time study programme.
The Sports Academy is a talent development system designed to help you become the best athlete you can be in your chosen sport.
Why join the Academy?
- The Sports Academy has proved to be a pivotal factor in an enjoyable college experience, supporting players to take their next steps both on and off the pitch.
- The Academy is proud to participate in a variety of leagues and cup competitions.
- Meet like minded students.
Contact us
Contact Delme Jenkins on D.Jenkins1@merthyr.ac.uk to register your interest in joining a Sport Academy.
Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme – (TASS)
The College Merthyr Tydfil is proud to be one of only three Further Education Colleges in Wales to be awarded TASS status.
The Sport England-backed programme supports young sportspeople on the talent pathway to have the opportunity to gain qualifications alongside their sporting pursuits, follow other interests, as well as further their personal development. By formally recognising an institution’s commitment to supporting student-athletes, the TASS Dual Career Accreditation Scheme aims to allow athletes to reach their potential in education alongside achieving success in their sport.
Entry Requirements:
- To compete at international or regional level in your sport.
- Enrol on a full-time educational programme at the college.
- A firm commitment to TASS mentoring sessions and events
Application Process:
- Complete an expression of interest via email.
- Attend an informal interview with the Dual Career Co-Ordinator
What do TASS Athletes get:
- A designated Dual Career Co-Ordinator with mentoring sessions.
- Support and adjustments with studies.
- High level pastoral support
- Access to a variety of TASS workshops.
- Access to a range of educational workshops from various national governing bodies and professional organisations.
You can find out more about TASS by visiting their website
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Whether you are a school leaver thinking about your next steps or an adult learner seeking to develop your skills or qualifications further, take the next steps towards your future career goals and apply now for a course at The College Merthyr Tydfil.
