league football education
Preston
League Football Education (LFE), was established by The Football League and The
Professional Footballers Association (PFA).LFE was established in 2004 by The
EFL and The PFA to deliver the Apprenticeship Programme to 16 to 18-year-old
players at EFL clubs. The graphic (top left) provides a brief outline of the
components that make up the Apprenticeship Programme. LFE’s responsibilities
extend to the delivery of life skills to U9-U23 players, parents and club staff.
LFE’s Life Skills programme covers emotional well-being, equality & diversity,
finance, cardiac and sexual health awareness, social media, talent transfer,
resilience, personal development and lifestyle & education on key subjects such
as gambling, alcohol and drugs. Support is also provided after the completion of
the apprenticeship, including tracking & monitoring of all past apprentices,
assessment trials to try to help out of contract players gain a club, assistance
in securing USA Soccer Scholarships or University places and European links with
clubs in Spain and Sweden.