We are extremely excited to announce a new full-time scholarship programme launching in September 2024 at Leicester Road Stadium. Hinckley Leicester Road Football Club have partnered CP Coaching Academy to deliver the programme.

Hinckley LRFC x CP Coaching Academy's new full-time programme offers scholars between 16-19 years of age a platform to further their education and technical football development to achieve their aspirations on and off the field over the duration of a 2-year course, with options for 3rd and 4th year degree courses.

Our free fully funded scholarship programme provides local talented players with the opportunity to realise their potential within a professional, academy standard learning environment. The Hinckley LRFC x CP Coaching Academy will meet the EPPP (Elite Player Performance Plan) Category 4 Academy audit requirements from Day 1.

All players who want to take their game to the next level will be provided with a clear pathway of opportunities into Hinckley LRFC’s senior section and beyond alongside other exit routes to fulfil their individual ambitions.

Our fantastic football programme, supported by the highly credible and experienced CP Coaching Academy will provide scholars with an extensive training and games programme throughout the week combined with studying an NCFE Level III in Sport (an A-Level equivalent diploma) plus GCSE Maths & English. This new provision enables all scholars to utilise all onsite facilities which include elite grass pitches for matches, grass and 4G training pitches, on-site gymnasium, exercise studios, classrooms, changing rooms and social rooms. As part of the professional service we will also provide the scholars with a nutritional meals programme, access to strength & conditioning programmes, rehabilitation programmes and sports injury/massage clinics.

Our full-time scholars will receive a full coaching support package to optimise their development, covering all 4 corners of our development curriculum with links into CP’s Specialist 1-2-1 Training, as well as our unique: Psychology & Mindset and Nutritional guidance support.

All the successful scholars that achieve their A-level equivalent qualifications can then either go on to further their football careers, further education at university or into employment. We also prepare interested scholars for scholarship opportunities in the United States.

Our partner, CP Coaching Academy also offers employment opportunities within its organisation and scholars will be provided with the opportunity to gain their Level 1 FA Coaching Qualification.

September’s recruitment will begin now with open trials planned for the New Year. Please register here to express your interest in attending an upcoming open trial.