FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Applications to undertake our Football Development Program, in conjunction with one of our higher-education diplomas, are now open for the 2025 intake.

The application steps for the Football Development Program are as follows:

STEP 1. Apply for a Carlton College of Sport diploma

Apply for either: 

• Diploma of Sport Coaching and Development
• Diploma of Elite Sport Business

Information on how to apply for the academic courses can be found here. 

STEP 2. Apply for the Football Development Program 

Apply directly through the Carlton College of Sport website. You need to include a short personal statement that details: 

• A brief football overview; outline who you play for, what position you play, your strengths and weaknesses, awards won, representative teams etc. 
• Your motivation for applying and your football aspirations.

You can submit this application below. 

Interviews will be held following your application. A staff member from the Carlton College of Sport will be in contact to set up a time for your interview.

Please note: students applying must have completed Year 12 in order to be accepted into both the Carlton College academic diploma and the Football Development Program. 

If you have any questions about, or problems with, the application process, please don’t hesitate to contact the Carlton College of Sport team.

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