Excellence in Sport at Askham Bryan College
Train like a professional athlete while you study. Discover York’s premier sport academies where elite athletic development meets exceptional education, all within a dynamic and inspiring college environment.
Our sport academies are among the most exciting in Yorkshire, combining high-level coaching with our distinctive land-based college ethos. Set on our beautiful rural campus just minutes from the historic City of York, you’ll benefit from excellent facilities and innovative high-level coaching.
The combination of our rural location and proximity to York provides the perfect environment for focused athletic development.
Join Askham Bryan Sport Academy – where sporting excellence meets outstanding land-based education in the heart of Yorkshire.
Football Academies (Men’s & Women’s)
Develop your game with our comprehensive football programme, combining technical skill development with tactical understanding. Train on our excellent outdoor pitches and compete in college leagues whilst pursuing your chosen academic course. Our coaches have a range of experience at professional and academy levels, bringing expertise that will take your game to the next level.
Men’s Rugby Academy
Whether you’re a forward or a back, our rugby academy offers intensive training that mirrors professional club environments. Benefit from structured strength and conditioning, position-specific coaching, and regular competitive fixtures. Our rural setting provides the perfect backdrop for developing the physical and mental toughness required in modern rugby.
Netball Academy
Join our dynamic netball programme designed for committed athletes. With court-based training, fitness conditioning, and competitive match play, you’ll develop all aspects of your game. Our coaches focus on positional excellence, tactical awareness, and team cohesion.
We can offer support through different means; all you have to do is get in contact.
At Askham Bryan College, you can combine your academy training with a wide range of academic courses including:
If you are studying Sport, Uniformed Public Services (UPS) or Motorsport, you will benefit from an integrated timetable that allows you to train and compete as part of your weekly schedule. For students on other courses, full access to the Sport Academy programme is available—so you can still train, play, and be part of the team as much as your timetable allows.
To join one of our Sport Academies:
Apply for your chosen academic course at Askham Bryan College
Complete the Sport Academy application form
Ready to take your sporting career to the next level whilst gaining valuable qualifications?
Contact the Sport Academy Team:
Email: evan.woodworth@askham-bryan.ac.uk
Phone: 01904 772277
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Trial Dates and Open Events: Check our website regularly for upcoming trial dates and open events where you can meet our coaches, tour the facilities, and find out more about combining high-level sport with your education at Askham Bryan College.