Saints Leadership ProgrammeDeveloping Future Leaders Through Sport
A 10-week programme beginning 5 October 2026 designed to help young people aged 16+ develop leadership skills, gain qualifications, build confidence and gain practical experience that they can take into their future.
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The Saints Leadership Programme is a 10-week development programme for young people aged 16+ who want to develop themselves through sport and prepare for their next steps beyond school.
The programme brings together leadership, coaching, qualifications, employability and personal development, giving participants the opportunity to learn new skills and put them into practice.
You don’t need to know exactly what you want to do in the future. Whether you’re interested in a career in sport, considering university or college, looking at employment or simply want to develop your confidence and experience, the programme is designed to help you take your next step.
Our aim is simple:
To develop confident, capable young leaders who leave the programme with qualifications, practical experience and skills they can use throughout their future.
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The Saints Leadership Programme will be delivered through Saints Sport, specifically the Junior Saints team, with sessions taking place across our sporting and learning facilities as well as online via Teams.
The programme will also include practical community opportunities, allowing participants to take their learning gain real experience of coaching, leadership and event delivery.
Further information about specific session locations and timings will be provided to successful applicants.
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The programme is open to young people aged 16+ who are currently at secondary school.
We are looking for young people who are:
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Willing to learn
- Interested in developing themselves
- Reliable and committed
- Interested in leadership and working with others
- Keen to gain qualifications and experience
- Ready to take on responsibility
You do not need to be an elite athlete or play sport at a high level to apply.
We are interested in your potential, attitude and willingness to develop, as well as your sporting interests and experience.
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The programme will run over 10 weeks, with up to two sessions per week.
Participants will experience a mixture of practical sessions, workshops, mentoring, qualifications and real-world experiences.
Leadership & Personal Development
Develop your confidence, communication, teamwork, resilience and leadership skills.
Coaching
Learn how to plan, deliver and evaluate sports sessions and develop practical coaching experience.
Qualifications
Work towards relevant qualifications and training that can strengthen your CV and future applications.
Personal Training & Fitness
Explore areas such as fitness, wellbeing and personal training.
Future & Employability
Develop your CV, application skills, personal statements and interview technique.
Mentoring & Role Models
Meet people working across different areas of sport and hear about their experiences, careers and pathways.
Community Experience
Put your skills into practice by supporting activities and developing experience of working with others.
Saints Leadership Project
Work as part of a team to plan and deliver your own community sports project or event, giving you genuine experience of leadership, organisation and responsibility.
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Our aim is that participants finish the programme with much more than just a certificate.
You could leave with:
- New qualifications
- Practical coaching experience
- Leadership experience
- Improved confidence and communication
- CV and application skills
- Interview experience
- Industry connections and mentoring
- Community experience
- A completed leadership project
- A clearer idea of your future pathway
Something you can take with you into university, college, employment and life beyond school.
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We’ve put together some documents to help you understand the programme and decide whether it is right for you.
Programme Schedule
We have created a schedule which we will follow and will guide us through the programme. This could be subject to change.
Information Pack
Everything parents/guardians and participants need to know about the Saints Leadership Programme, including the programme structure, expectations, commitment and costs.
Application Form
Interested in joining us?
All participants are required to complete an application form. Applications will be reviewed before places are offered.
Saints Leadership Programme Application Form
Contact Us
Have a question or want to find out more?
Email: [email protected]
We are happy to answer any questions from young people, parents/guardians or schools.
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The Saints Leadership Programme has a £150 participation fee.
This contributes towards the delivery of the programme, including training, resources, qualifications, mentoring and practical experiences.
Once a participant has commenced the programme, the £150 fee is non-refundable, subject to any exceptions outlined in the programme terms and conditions.
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Places on the Saints Leadership Programme are limited.
- Read the Parent Information Pack
- Complete the Application Form (deadline 18 September 2026)
- Submit your application for consideration to [email protected]
If you have any questions before applying, please contact us at:
[email protected]
When will the Saints Leadership Programme take place?
