The Foundation’s Further & Higher Education department sits within the Education and Employment Delivery Thread and is led by Andrew Coley, Further & Higher Education Manager.
Together, we’ll be working to enhance the experiences of student-athletes by combining football provision with outstanding educational and personal development pathways.
The Aston Villa Foundation has a long-standing reputation for creating meaningful opportunities for young people both on and off the pitch. Its Football and Education Programme provides students with the chance to pursue their football ambitions while gaining valuable academic qualifications and life skills.
At 360Player, we believe player development goes beyond the pitch. That belief aligns perfectly with the Foundation’s approach, focusing not just on performance, but also on welfare, education, communication, and long-term outcomes for every learner.
This collaboration brings those values together.
The collaboration with 360Player allows us the opportunity to rationalise our processes and devote more time to student development and enhance their experiences with us; whilst enabling us to focus on our mission: to give local youngsters the opportunity to excel in education whilst optimising their employability through sport.
— Andrew Coley, Further and Higher Education Manager, Aston Villa Foundation
Through this collaboration, 360Player will support the Football and Education Programme by providing a connected digital platform designed to:
By using a single, integrated system, staff are able to streamline processes and focus more on coaching, teaching, mentoring, and supporting young people through critical stages of their development.
We’re incredibly excited to be working with the Aston Villa Foundation and supporting their Football and Education Programme. I’ve seen first‑hand how influential these pathways can be, both my boys came through an education programme route, so I know the impact they can have on a young person’s confidence, development, and future opportunities. This collaboration reflects a shared belief in developing people, not just players.
— Nick, Northern Europe Area Manager, 360Player