Peterlee Campus
Please note: the Academy is only open to current Year 11 students.
Please register your place at the event by scrolling down and filling in the form at the bottom of this page.
What is the Jermain Defoe Football Academy?
There's a reason why the JD Academy's slogan is Elevating Winners, Both On & Off the Field!
The Academy has been formed to give students passionate about football in the North East more opportunities than ever before.
We've created a custom-made programme for students on the JD Academy, to ensure we take your football game to the highest level while also making sure you do amazing things academically at college, preparing you for an exciting range of future careers.
You can expect quite a lot from your time at the JD Academy, including:
- Play & Compete - Regular games against other colleges and in competitive leagues ensure you’ll put your training into practice.
- Access to Premier League and Academy Grounds - with trips to Wembley and other stadiums/clubs included, you’ll see exactly what it’s like to be a pro.
- Contacts within the Professional Game - Jermain’s contacts within the industry mean you could have access to talent scouts and other
professional coaches throughout your time at EDC. - Termly Rewards - Perform well academically and with your sports performance and earn rewards!
- FREE Gym Access - Use our on-site gym, Impact Health & Fitness, whenever you want for FREE!
- FREE Bus Pass - Travel to and from college completely FREE of charge on any Arriva bus.
Our open day for our Jermain Defoe Football Academy will give young footballers the chance to tour our amazing facilities, learn about our sports courses and even meet Jermain himself!
The Jermain Defoe Football Academy gives students passionate about football the opportunity to develop in the sport they love while thriving academically.
If you'd like more info about the academy, please click here.
Apply below to secure your place at the Jermain Defoe Football Academy - this is an opportunity to good to miss!