Students who graduate from this course will potentially go onto
* University Sport Science and related courses.
* Referee at a high level.
* Referee-development Careers.
*Jobs in the sports industry
* University Sport Science and related courses.
* Referee at a high level.
* Referee-development Careers.
*Jobs in the sports industry
Maximise your refereeing development.
Here at the Staffordshire Refereeing Academy we provide the opportunity for students to excel in their academic studies and maximise their refereeing development. Working in association with the Staffordshire FA, King Edward VI High School Stafford and the University of Wolverhampton we provide access to the very best provision to allow every student the opportunity to achieve their potential. |
Earn money. Study for free.
The course is free and open to males and females aged 16-19 year olds. If you are not yet a qualified referee, then you will complete the referee qualification in the first year of the course. Better still, students will have the opportunity to referee matches and get paid! |
Gain qualifications whilst training.
This is the first course of its type in the UK and really is a great opportunity for 16-19 year olds to study alongside developing their officiating skills. Students can choose from a range of A Level courses from across the Stafford Sixth Form Partnership. Find out more. Alternatively we offer the students the opportunity to complete the nationally recognised level 3 BtEC extended diploma (3 A level equivalent) in sport. |
High quality coaching by professionals.
Alongside their studies students are provided with high quality referee coaching sessions and mentoring which are provided by professional officials. There are numerous opportunities for students to referee games and tournaments including at St George’s Park over the year. |
Excellent facilities.
We have excellent facilities here at the Staffordshire Refereeing Academy. We use the local gym for strength and conditioning training and students on the course will be able to follow the same training programme as a professional referee. We will visit the sport science facilities at the University of Wolverhampton for fitness testing.
Our team.
Steve MartinEFL Referee (Course Mentor)
"I began refereeing in 2003 in the Wolverhampton Sunday league and West Midlands Regional League. After four years I progressed to the EFL as an assistant referee in 2007. After 5 years as a league assistant I was fortunate enough to reach the referee's list in 2012. I've now refereed over 200 games as an EFL referee and have been professional since 2016". My advice to any young person looking to take up the whistle is always - follow your passion and don't hesitate as it will probably be the best decision you ever make! Football is the number 1 sport in the world for a reason and it really is a pleasure to be a part of it!
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Matthew JonesReferee Development Officer (SFA)
"I am just starting my 6th season as an EFL Assistant Referee, operating on mainly League 1 and League 2. I have officiated on The FA Vase Final at Wembley in 2017 and on three Play Off Semi-Finals in the last 3 seasons. I achieved Level 3 referee when I was refereeing before becoming a specialist assistant referee, which was the Evo-Stik Premier League, including teams such as Stafford Rangers. I first qualified at 14 years of age in 2005 and within 7 years I was appointed to the EFL as an assistant referee."
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Alongside both the academic and sports studies, students will also have the opportunity to take part in:
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