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Level 3 Diploma in Sports Coaching & Cycling Performance

The Level 3 Diploma in Sports Coaching & Cycling Performance is designed for learners who are keen cyclists and who are looking to combine their education with their cycling aspirations. Many of the world's top professional riders are enrolled on degree programmes which offer flexibility to fit studying and learning around their race programme, but until we launched our programme in 2020, there was no equivalent opportunity for junior riders engaging in Further Education. Until now, young cyclists have had to make a choice, follow your cycling dreams or concentrate on your education. Either way there was a risk - missing out on a promising career in cycling or missing out on completing your education. SGS College made it possible to simultaneously succeed in junior cycling and in education by uniquely pioneering an online delivery. Every lesson is delivered online via our virtual classroom. All lessons are recorded enabling learners to repeat any lesson at any time. As proved by one of the first riders to join our programme, Josh Tarling, we have made it possible to enjoy a world class education whilst becoming a world class rider.

Uniquely in Further Education, the L3 Diploma in Sports Coaching & Cycling Performance and Cycling Elite Junior Cycling Programme has been designed for distance learning - we are recruiting learners who live anywhere within the United Kingdom. All learning, coaching and training will take place on-line.

Learners will have their own Today's Plan account to receive training session plans and to upload ride data for analysis and feedback. The SGS Elite Junior Cycling Programme is not a cycling club or a team, so riders are free to represent any club or team of their choice giving learners complete flexibility over their racing programme.

Diploma in Sporting Excellence

New for 2022 and in partnership with British Cycling, we are now offering the opportunity for learners to combine the L3 Diploma in Sports Coaching & Cycling Performance with the Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE). Places on DiSE are awarded by British Cycling according to rider performance. Learners enrolled on to DiSE will be required to complete a portfolio of evidence based around their racing and training in relation to topics such as nutrition, psychology and tactics.

DiSE learners will also be invited to attend an all-expenses paid two-week DiSE training camp coordinated by British Cycling in Tenerife in the early spring.

Elite Junior Cycling Programme

Learners on the Level 3 Diploma in Sports Coaching & Cycling Performance will be enrolled on to the SGS Elite Junior Cycling Programme. In addition to the college's existing portfolio of sports academies, the SGS Cycling Academy, in partnership with ROADSTARZ, provides each of its members with a complete on-line program of coaching, training and mentoring. Learners are given bespoke training plans, feedback on racing and training performance and guidance to develop their cycling fitness and race performance. Founder of ROADSTARZ Nic Tilling started the company to enable people to achieve greatness by cycling. After teaching sport science and physical education and sharing his passion for sports performance with over a thousand learners in over 20 years, ROADSTARZ was created to connect aspiring cyclists with his insight as a rider, his knowledge of fitness, training, nutrition and sport science, and his skills as a coach and educator.

SGS Elite Junior Cycling Programme Training Camp

New for 2023 we will be holding an all-expenses paid SGS Elite Cycling Academy training camp in Spain in the early spring. Places will be awarded on the camp based on attitude and commitment to learning and training.

Progression

The Level 3 Diploma in Sports Coaching & Cycling Performance is a career-focused vocational qualification which is recognised, endorsed and accredited by industry, enabling learners to develop underpinning knowledge and technical skills. As well as gaining knowledge, skills and experience as a coach and sport practitioner, the course also prepares learners who have diverse interests including education, academia, business, retail and marketing. The qualification also carries up to 112 UCAS points for university progression.

DiSE learners can also achieve up to an additional 67 UCAS points.

How to Apply

This is a unique course that offers an incredible opportunity for young cyclists. Places are limited so learners need to apply as soon as possible. You can apply online now by clicking the link below. Enquiries can be made directly by contacting either SGS Cycling Programme Head Coach Nic Tilling [email protected] or Mark Read, Learning Area Manager for Sport & Public Services [email protected]

Cycling Staff

SGS Sport Staff

Dr Craig Barden

Head of Strength, Conditioning and Sports Therapy

Jordan Barnes

Sports Therapist

Max Cooper

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Will Crowfoot

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Pip Dickin

Sports Therapist

Daniel Newman

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Katie Northwood

Sports Therapist

Tom Riddell

Sports Rehabiliator

Connor Sidley-Adams

Curriculum Director of Personal and Social Development

Choisze To

Operations Lead

Dominic Williams

Sports Rehabilitator

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in joining an SGS College Sports Academy!

Our Sports Academies are highly regarded, boasting national success, Olympic and Paralympic representation, medals, and pathways to professional contracts. Due to this popularity, we hold trials for each academy in October, February, and Easter.

To stay informed on trial dates and all SGS Sport updates, you can either apply formally or simply register your interest. Both options ensure our coaches have the details needed to keep you up to date on important developments with more information below.

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Stay Updated: By submitting this form, you'll receive updates about trial days and taster events hosted by our Sports Academy throughout the year.

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  1. Add a full-time course to your basket.
  2. While still on that full-time course page, add a sports academy by clicking on the "Sports Academy Add-Ons" tab and selecting a sports academy.
  3. Finally, click the Basket icon at the top right of the screen and then "Proceed with Application".
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Apply for a Higher Education Course and Academy

For students interested in pursuing a Higher Education degree at SGS College, applications for academic courses can be made via Search - UCAS. Those wishing to combine their academic studies with a Sports Academy program should also complete the Register Your Interest form here.

Please Note: Higher Education students are eligible to join our American Football, Men's Football, Netball, Women's Football, or Basketball programs.

Campus Closure: WISE Campus

Due to the Red weather warning for the region linked to Storm Darragh, the decision has been made to close our WISE campus on Saturday 7 December. All people affected by the cancellation of events at WISE on Saturday will be contacted in due course. Please note, the campus will open as normal on Sunday 8 December. We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

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