FOOTBALL
Our football programme that is run by Head of Sport and UEFA B Licensed coach, Paul Nicholls, focuses on the players’ physical, social, psychological and technical/tactical development, in accordance with the Football Association’s 4 corner model.
We enter boys’ and girls’ teams in the English Schools Football Association Cup annually which provides an opportunity to compete in a National competition from September each year. Football is always a popular activity in our 360@Sheb programme so there is the option of playing all year round.
Exeter School and Truro School form part of our extensive fixture card that seeks to provide the right level of challenge for each team. This is achieved through a mix of midweek and Saturday fixtures.
ELLIOT
FORM 2 (YEAR 8)
SPORT SCHOLAR – FOOTBALL
Achievements:
- Plays for Plymouth Argyle Academy
- Awarded a further 2 year contract for the Academy in 2025
- Shebbear College Sport Scholar
- Shebbear College U13A team
Favourite thing about football?
The feeling when you’re out on the pitch—everything else disappears. It’s just you, the ball, and your team. That rush when you score or make a great pass… there’s nothing like it.
Sporting Hero?
Kylian Mbappe
Favourite food?
Pizza!
MR NICHOLLS
HEAD OF SPORT
Qualifications:
- UEFA B Licence in Coaching Football
- ECB Level 2 Cricket Coach
- Level 1 Basketball
- PG Diploma in Leadership & Management in Education
- BSc Sports Science
- QTS
Career highlights:
- Semi-professional football for 10 years
- Chelsea FC Coach
- Manager & Coach, transitioning a ladies football team into Fulham Ladies FC
- 10 years in grassroots football
Favourite thing about your job?
Collaborating with enthusiastic pupils and an exceptional team of PE teachers and coaches to foster a culture of inclusivity, enjoyment, and personal growth through sport.
Sporting Hero?
Steven Gerrard – I’m a Liverpool fan & loyalty means a lot.
Favourite food?
This is a tricky one! A bacon sandwich is always a winner – as is a good burger – but steak, chips and pepper sauce would be my go to!
