Stonyhurst College
Collaboration Announcement
7.24.25
NCE Soccer is proud to announce a new collaboration effort with Stonyhurst College through the creation of the Stonyhurst Football School of Excellence.
The Stonyhurst Football School of Excellence will aim to nurture and develop both men’s and women in fulfilling their passion and potential in an academic and sporting environment. In short, the program is the perfect fusion of elite football and elite education.
Through elite coaching, international exposure, and a commitment to top-tier academics, Stonyhurst provides a proven pathway for aspiring players to thrive — on the field and beyond. This new initiative reflects Stonyhurst’s ongoing investment in excellence, offering student-athletes the structure, support, and opportunities needed to succeed at the highest levels of the game.
The Stonyhurst Football School of Excellence is poised to deliver professional-level preparation both on and off the field. Athletes participate in strength and conditioning sessions tailored to elite development, alongside regular video analysis to refine their game. Additional, athletes experience training sessions with experienced academy coaches, bridging the gap between potential and performance.
Top student-athletes from the US and abroad are now being actively recruited to join the program, bringing global talent to the college. Students at Stonyhurst also gain access to NCE International Tours, US College Recruitment Events, and Professional Showcase Opportunities.
This collaboration marks a pivotal step forward for both Stonyhurst and NCE, combining elite football development with academic excellence to benefit aspiring football players.
About Stonyhurst College
Founded in 1593, Stonyhurst College is the UK’s leading co-educational Catholic boarding and day school for 3 – 18 year olds. The school is the the oldest continually active Jesuit school in the world.
Stonyhurst combines centuries of academic excellence with a forward-thinking approach that prepares students to thrive in today’s global landscape. From its historic architecture to its cutting-edge facilities, the College offers a truly unique environment where students are inspired to excel intellectually, grow spiritually, and lead with integrity.
Academic Prestige
Academically rigorous and richly holistic, Stonyhurst supports students from ages 3 to 18 across its Prep and Senior schools. The curriculum is globally recognized and intellectually robust, with students excelling in both A-levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Small class sizes, expert faculty, and personalized academic guidance ensure every student is challenged, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential — both in the classroom and beyond.
Athletic Facilities
The 1000 acre campus at Stonyhurst hosts thriving sports facilities, including a swimming pool, gym and strength and conditioning suite (used by Year 7 – Year 11), nine-hole golf course, Olympic-sized all-weather pitch, new 37 station fitness centre, indoor LTA registered tennis dome, outdoor tennis courts, croquet lawn, indoor shooting range and clay pigeon facility.
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