ISE BROCHURE
INSTITUTE OF SPORT AND EDUCATION AT REDCAR AND CLEVELAND COLLEGE
The nationally recognised Institute of Sport & Education (ISE) is expanding to Redcar and Cleveland College, creating an exciting new opportunity for talented young athletes across the Tees Valley. Delivered in partnership with Bede Sixth Form College, ISE provides students with the opportunity to combine high-performance sport alongside outstanding full-time education and career development pathways.
Launching initially with Men’s and Women’s Rugby Academies, ISE at Redcar will offer students access to expert coaching, strength and conditioning support, performance analysis, nutritional guidance and regional and national competition opportunities. Since launching at Bede in 2019, the ISE programme has supported hundreds of athletes to progress into professional sport, university scholarships and nationallevel competition, while continuing to achieve academic success.
Located within one of the UK’s fastest-growing regions for clean energy, advanced manufacturing and engineering, Redcar and Cleveland College provides students with access to industry-focused education linked to future career
opportunities. With significant investment across the Tees Valley in clean technology and sustainable industries, students can now pursue a unique dual-career pathway that combines elite sport development with vocational and professional progression.
ISE at Redcar is designed for ambitious students who want to maximise both their sporting potential and their future career opportunities. Whether progressing into employment, university, apprenticeships or elite sport, students will benefit from an environment focused on performance, personal development and success — ensuring they are prepared for the next stage of their journey both on and off the field.
STUDY OPTIONS ALONGSIDE ISE
SPORT
PUBLIC SERVICES
WET TRADES -
BRICKLAYING, PLASTERING, PLUMBING
CARPENTRY AND JOINERY
WELDING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
PROGRAMME MEN’S RUGBY ACADEMY // MEN’
The Etc. Men’s Rugby Academy provides talented club-level players with the opportunity to compete at one of the highest levels of college rugby in the country while continuing their education at Redcar and Cleveland College and Bede Sixth Form College.
Representing the Etc. Rugby Team within the Association of Colleges (AoC) Premiership, the academy offers ambitious student-athletes a genuine high-performance environment designed to support progression both on and off the field.
Players selected for the academy will integrate into the existing Etc. rugby performance programme, training weekly on Tuesday mornings alongside current academy players and accessing elite-level facilities including a stateof-the-art strength and conditioning gym, floodlit 3G pitches, performance analysis support and specialist coaching provision. Competitive fixtures and performance opportunities provide players with regular exposure to regional and national competition standards.
The academy is led by Ste Jones, former professional rugby player for Newcastle Falcons, who also enjoyed a successful playing career in both Canada and Italy. Supported by an experienced coaching and performance team, the programme is designed to replicate the expectations, standards and environment of elite rugby pathways, helping players maximise their technical, tactical, physical and personal development.
Designed around students’ academic studies, the Men’s Rugby Academy allows players to continue pursuing vocational or academic qualifications while competing within a structured, professional sporting environment. The programme aims to support progression into higher education, semi-professional and professional rugby pathways, while also developing leadership, resilience, teamwork and employability skills that prepare students for future success.
The Etc. Women’s Rugby Academy provides aspiring female rugby players with the opportunity to combine high-level sport with outstanding education at Redcar and Cleveland College and Bede Sixth Form College.
Designed for players competing at club level and above, the academy aims to create an ambitious and supportive performance environment where students can continue to develop their game while working towards their future career and academic goals.
Players within the academy will train weekly alongside the wider Etc. performance programme, accessing highquality coaching, strength and conditioning support, performance facilities and competitive fixtures. The long-term vision for the programme is to establish a full Etc. Women’s Rugby squad across both Redcar and Bede, creating enhanced opportunities for female players within the region to compete, develop and progress within the game.
The academy is led by an exciting up-and-coming female coach with a strong playing background and a passion for developing the next generation of women’s rugby players. Supported by the wider Etc. coaching
and performance team, the programme focuses on developing technical ability, game understanding, physical performance and confidence, while creating a positive and empowering team culture that reflects the values of the modern women’s game.
Designed to work around students’ studies, the Women’s Rugby Academy enables players to pursue their education while benefiting from a professional sporting environment that supports both personal and athletic development. Whether progressing into higher education, coaching, elite sport or future employment, students will gain valuable life skills including leadership, teamwork, resilience and communication through their experience within the academy.
APPLYING FOR ISE AT REDCAR
Redcar and Cleveland College’s ISE Sport Academies are designed for talented and ambitious studentathletes who want to combine high-performance sport alongside outstanding education.
Due to the high level of interest and limited number of places available within each academy, students must be club level.
Students selected for ISE at Redcar will have the opportunity to access specialist coaching, strength and conditioning support, competitive fixtures and performance pathways delivered in partnership with Bede Sixth Form College as part of the wider Etc. Institute of Sport & Education programme.
For more information about ISE at Redcar, please contact Ian.Hewitt@stockton.ac.uk
