SPORTS ACADEMIES

Push your game to the next level with professional coaching, competitive fixtures, and the chance to combine your passion for sport with A Levels or vocational courses.

STUDY, TRAIN, SUCCEED

At BMet, you can train like an athlete while working towards your qualifications. Our Sports Academies form part of your enrichment programme, meaning you’ll balance your chosen sport with your studies – whether that’s A Levels, vocational courses, or English and maths.

If you’re selected for an Academy, you’ll benefit from expert coaching and tailored support based on the four-corner model (technical, physical, psychological, and social development). Each week, you’ll receive 6–12 hours of specialist training and the chance to compete in local, regional, and even national competitions.

OUR ACADEMIES

Football team
Boldmere St. Michaels FC Football Academy

Boldmere St. Michaels FC Football Academy has been developed as a joint partnership between BMet and the Football Club.

Coach speaking to football players
Women's Football Academy

BMet’s Women’s Football Academy provides a dedicated pathway for talented female players to develop their skills alongside their studies.

City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball Academy

Join one of the region’s most exciting basketball academies and combine elite training with your studies.

Birmingham Panthers Netball Academy

Take your game to the next level with specialist coaching and competitive play in partnership with Birmingham Panthers.

BMet rugby team
Sutton Coldfield College Rugby Academy

Experience high-level rugby training and competitive fixtures while working towards your qualifications.

Student golfer on the course
Sutton Coldfield College Golf Academy

Perfect your swing and strategy with professional guidance while progressing academically.

BMet cricket team
Sutton Coldfield College Cricket Academy

Build your technique and performance through expert coaching and regular matches alongside your course.

Esport characters
Esports Academy

Turn your passion for gaming into performance with structured training, teamwork, and industry insights.

BOOSTING BIRMINGHAM

At BMet, sporting success goes hand in hand with future opportunities. Our Sports Academy athletes have not only won medals and national titles but have also gained the skills, confidence, and recognition to progress into higher-level sport, university study, and beyond.

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students have represented their country in their chosen sport
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AoC National College Sport Championship Gold Medallists
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AoC National College Sport Championship Silver Medallists
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AoC National College Sport Championship Bronze Medallists
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AoC National College Sports Championships Medallists as part of a Regional Team
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National Cup Winners (3x Men’s Football, 2x Men’s Basketball, 1x Women’s Football, 1x Men’s Hockey)
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National Cup Runners Up (2x Mixed Hockey , 2x Men’s Hockey, 1x Women’s Football, 1x Rugby Union, 1x Netball, 1x Women’s Basketball)

EXTRA SUPPORT

Being part of a BMet Sports Academy is about more than just training and competition. Alongside specialist coaching, you’ll benefit from support and guidance in:

  • Nutrition and fitness programming
  • Sports psychology and emotional resilience
  • Personal and social development
  • Career planning and progression routes
  • Long-term athlete development
  • Injury prevention and rehabilitation
  • Leadership, volunteering, coaching, and officiating opportunities

You’ll also have the chance to gain extra sports-specific qualifications and connect with local clubs, universities, and employers. These partnerships mean you can access valuable playing and non-playing opportunities to build your experience and prepare for future careers in sport.

The Football Academy Coaching Team

Our Football Academy is powered by an experienced and passionate team of coaches, tutors, and practitioners who bring the game to life both on and off the pitch.

Sports photography students

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