Elite Football Development Programme

The Henley College Elite Football Programme, in partnership with Wycombe Wanderers FC, offers talented footballers aged 16-19 the opportunity to study and play top level football, alongside a high calibre, full time academic programme of either A levels or BTEC/Vocational subjects.

We also participate in the highest level outside academy football in the National Football Youth League (NFYL), CEFA League and Tactic League as well as participating in national college competitions.

This is an excellent opportunity for young footballers to progress up the football pyramid, earn USA Soccer Scholarships or progress into professional football in the UK.

Students follow a full time football programme alongside studying A levels or a wide range of vocational qualifications. It is an intensive programme with training throughout the week with fixtures on a Wednesday afternoon.

As well as having the opportunity to learn, develop and improve on the pitch, players have access to Analysis of Performance, Sports Psychologists, as well as nutrition and lifestyle advice and expertise.

ELITE GIRLS' FOOTBALL

In September 2023 we launched an elite girls' programme in partnership with Wycombe Wanderers FC. This programme gives players the same access to opportunities as the boys competing in national and county-level competitions. A focus is also given to UEFA qualified coaching, performance analysis, physiotherapy and sports psychology. Players will be able to combine studying with playing football at a high standard, enabling them to take their game to the next level.