Work qualification boost for dedicated Chesterfield Academy scholars
A GROUP of footballers in Chesterfield’s academy set-up have been rewarded for successfully mixing work and play.
The nine completed studies alongside playing for the Spireites’ youth sides and have each received a personal trainer qualification with MITSkills as a result.
It means Dylan Hinman, Deaconn Courtney-Farrelly, Oliver Nicholson, Reilly Farrell, Kaden Scott, George Grumley, James Sissons, Louie Ward and Charlie Reece can now go and find work if they wish.
Joe Leesley, the MIT Skills tutor, said: “The boys have been fantastic all year by making sure their attendance was maintained at a high level to give themselves the best chance of qualifying with flying colours, which they all have done.
“The qualification allows the students to work in a gym or studio straight away, so offering them a flexible career that can provide financial income whilst still allowing them to pursue their football careers with Chesterfield and in non-league.”
Those thoughts were echoed by Academy manager Neil Cluxton.
“The lads have done really well to balance their football and studies. All of our players who are on personal trainer and degree courses have the ability to play for non-league clubs at weekends, helping their development whilst they train with us through the week and compete in games for our U21 and U23 development squads.”
Any 18-year-olds interested in applying for education courses for the upcoming season should email [email protected]