Performance Pathway at Club Doncaster Sports College

Our performance pathway is led by expert coaching staff who continually striving to improve both individual and team performance, whilst offering a platform for those who wish to train and play recreationally, regardless of ability.

At Club Doncaster Sports College, we are proud members of nationally recognised league structures; our Football Academies play against other EFL clubs in the CEFA structure, whilst our Rugby League Academy compete in the AoC league against the likes of Hull FC and Newcastle Thunder.

Women’s and Men’s Football

The Club Doncaster Sports College Football Academy is a specialist extra-curricular academy which runs alongside students’ core academic programmes enabling those with a passion for Football to develop their skills with both male and female football teams. The unique affiliation with Doncaster Rovers and Doncaster Rovers Belles offers learners the opportunity to represent a professional football club in an EFL affiliated league, playing in an academy structure which filters down from the DRFC Men’s first team, giving you a flavour of playing in a professional structure which focuses on development and performance.

All full-time students with the Sports College are able to apply to be part of our Academy structure, regardless of ability or level, with all teams playing competitive fixtures at varying levels.

Academy players will benefit from top-class football facilities, including the use of two full size, top-quality 3G training pitches, a community gym and indoor facilities where an experienced coaching team aim to deliver intensive coaching sessions designed to improve and develop every individual’s game.

The academy programme comprises of training sessions on a Monday and Tuesday evening, with a game day on Wednesday.

The football academy structure comprises of 3 men’s and 1 ladies team:

Men’s 1 & 2 and Ladies 1 have been entered in the EFL League which provides the players/students an excellent opportunity to play against teams such as Rotherham United, Leeds, Aston Villa and many more professional clubs. Whilst playing in the EFL League, the Academy players are also given the opportunity to attend the annual European Football Tour and represent DRFC overseas.

The Development Team is an excellent opportunity to play games and have fun in doing so; training once a week and play other colleges on a regular basis. Also as part of their program they will take part in ‘in house’ competitions.