Sports Careers Trip to Shrewsbury Town FC

The Year 10 GCSE PE and Sports Studies students were given a special, behind the scenes tour at Shrewsbury Town Football Club this week. The purpose of the trip was to inform students about the potential career opportunities within the world of professional sport.

The tour included access to the first team changing room, dug outs and the stadium control room. Students were given an insight into the many roles related to the organisation of a professional sports team as well as stadium management and how the club operates as a successful business.

Students were also given a talk from several members of the Community Team who have much wider responsibilities within the local community such as growing the profile of the club and developing participation within schools and colleges.

We hope that this experience has inspired students to think about their career choices inside and outside of sport.