Performance Football Programme

The Henley College Performance Football Programme, in performance pathway partnership with Wycombe Wanderers FC, offers talented footballers aged 16-19 the opportunity to study and play top level football, alongside a high calibre, full time academic programme of either A levels or BTEC/ Vocational subjects. We also participate in the highest level outside academy football in the NFYL (National Football Youth League), ECFA Cups and CEFA leagues as well as participating in national college competitions (ECFA).

Additionally, we also have a fantastic partnership with Burnham Football Club whereby our players represent in the FA Youth Cup and Allied Counties League with the opportunity to also play senior football.

This is an excellent opportunity for young footballers to progress up the football pyramid, our collective aim is to produce outstanding footballers aligned to UK professional football academy standards and connect to Wycombe Wanderers Football Club Academy. There is prospect for a wide range of opportunities with the football club which will lead to valuable insight into the football and sports development industries, work experience opportunities, part-time coaching opportunities and established exit routes into employment following completion.

Whilst also having the opportunity to progress into professional football in the UK or earn a USA Scholarship.

We also participate in the highest level outside academy football in the National Football Youth League (NFYL), CEFA League as well as participating in national college competitions with the ECFA. 

This is an excellent opportunity for young footballers to progress into professional football in the UK, progress up the football pyramid, earn USA Soccer Scholarships. 

Students follow a full time football programme alongside studying A levels or a wide range of vocational qualifications. It is an intensive programme with training throughout the week with fixtures on a Wednesday afternoon.

As well as having the opportunity to learn, develop and improve on the pitch, players have access to Analysis of Performance, Strength and Conditioning, Sports Psychologists, as well as nutrition and lifestyle advice and expertise.

Performance Football Programme - Girls'

We have launched our Performance girls' programme in partnership with Wycombe Wanderers. Women's which provides a performance pathway through to Wycombe Wanderers Women's first team. This programme gives players the same access to opportunities as the boys competing in national and county-level competitions. A focus is also given to UEFA qualified coaching, performance analysis, physiotherapy and sports psychology. Players will be able to combine studying with playing football at a high standard, enabling them to take their game to the next level.