MLS Camps Sign Up!
LFE’s Progression Partner programme has received another boost with MLS Camps being the latest high profile organisation to get onboard.
Another Winning Team
YMCAfit, Fitness First, The PFA and LFE have combined to produce an all new winning team in support of Football League Apprentices and their exit and progression from the ASE programme.
Bright Future for Young Bairn
Ashley Young’s football career has quickly gained momentum, with the 18-year-old recently signing a one year professional contract at Scottish Premier League side Falkirk FC, which will see him through his final year at Academy level.
New Partnership
Having submitted and won a collaborative bid for funding (Learning & Innovation Grant – LIG) from the Association of Learning Providers, League Football Education and Lifetime are pleased to announce the commencement of a partnership to support the delivery of the anatomy and physiology underpinning knowledge for the ASE programme.
Places Still Available for Physiotherapy
The recruitment drive is still in progress for the PFA supported Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) degree at the University of Salford and York St John University.
Potter Goes Back to Class
Nick Potter joined Bury FC as a schoolboy at 14 and went on to complete a two-year Apprenticeship with the Shakers.

Downing Inspires to Aspire
Presently studying for an HND in Sports Coaching and Management at the University of Worcester, 19 year old ex-West Bromwich Albion Apprentice, Leigh Downing, is ensuring he has all the right ingredients for a successful career in the sporting industry.
Places Still Available for Sports Journalism
Recruitment is still in progress for the PFA sponsored Sports Journalism BA (Hons) at Staffordshire University.
Pitch2Podium Launch
The search for hidden talent ahead of London 2012 took another step forward this week as UK Sport and the English Institute of Sport (EIS) tested the first cohort of applicants for Pitch2Podium

Liam Heads for Greener Pastures
Talented left full-back Liam Green has spent the last 12 months combining his studies at Loughborough University alongside part time football with Boston United in the Blue Square North.
Leeds Met Carnegie Open Day
Leeds Metropolitan University is hosting an Open Day on Saturday 5th July 2008 which will be taking place at the Headingley Campus.
Pitch2Podium
UK Sport and the English Institute of Sport (EIS), together with the major football authorities including LFE, are offering released apprentices and first year professional players the chance to take up a new challenge and switch their talents to targeted Olympic sports.
Assessment Trial Match Footage Now Available
In addition to the independent player reports LFE is pleased to announce that the 2008 Assessment Trial match footage is now available to view free of charge.
Assessment Trial Match Reports Now Available
The 2008 Assessment Trial match reports produced by The Scouting Network are now available to view and download.
Progression 08 - The Assessment Trials
Following on from the hugely successful ‘Careers Day’ at the City of Manchester Stadium in March, Progression ’08 stepped up a gear last week as The Ricoh Arena, Griffin Park and Valley Parade hosted LFE’s ‘Assessment Trials’.

Assessment Trials Update
Due to an overwhelming response to the Assessment Trials, LFE have managed to extend match time at both the Northern and Midland venues.
Assessment Trials Fully Subscribed
The 2008 Assessment Trials are now fully subscribed for all three venues.
Ten Days and Counting...
Just ten days to go until the Assessment Trials – so if you’re a second year Apprentice or first year Pro, register today to confirm your attendance.
Assessment Trials Northern Venue Change
Unfortunately the Sheffield United venue is no longer avialable to stage the North region Assessment Trials on Thursday 15th May 2008.
Progression 2008 a success
After a big build up Progression ’08 certainly delivered and proved a resounding success with all who attended the City of Manchester stadium yesterday.
England Star Lends Support
Fresh from the Stade de France, Progression 08 is very pleased to welcome David Bentley as supporter and visitor to the event.
Owls Skipper Flies In
Now in his 37th year Sheffield Wednesday Skipper Lee Bullen has enjoyed an eventful career that has seen him ply his trade on three different continents and occupy every position on the park from Goalkeeper to Centre Forward.
One Week and Counting
It’s now just one week until The City of Manchester Stadium opens its doors for Progression ’08, the premier careers event for Professional footballers and all Professional athletes
Darren Dashes In!
Darren Campbell has been one of Britain’s most successful and well known male sprinters. During 1991 and 1992 Darren became the most successful British athlete at junior level, winning four Gold and two Silver Medals at International Championships.
Heading to the Olympics but still studying
Olympic hopeful Richard Buck is used to juggling not only the baton but also his studies and sporting life.
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