YCDS Academy is a multi-sports academy offering young people an unparalleled performance pathway, through a blended further education and sports programme. YCDS has been designed to harnesses a young person’s passion for sport, to help drive their education and build character.
For males and females aged 16-19 years with a keen and active interest in sport, be it as a relative beginner or at semi-professional and elite level.
Whatever career you wish to pursue, be it in sport or otherwise, our blended education and sports programmes offer you the opportunity to further your education in your chosen field whilst playing the sport you love!
Our nurturing multi-sport programme currently offers tailored sessions in football, boxing, and rowing, with plans to release basketball and netball in 2025.
Delivered by ex-professional athletes in their sports, from world champion boxers, to England International footballers, our coaches are able to support a wide-range of abilities and needs, whilst providing our students with the highest standard of coaching, expertise and mentorship.
YCDS plays a critical role in preparing students for success in and out of the classroom by promoting an active lifestyle and the values of teamwork, discipline, resilience, leadership and respect. Our programme is designed to complement a learners’ qualifications using sport to improve their physical well-being, academic achievements, and personal development
The 2-year, full-time programme, allows you to choose your qualifications and your sport.
