Careers
Careers in sport: strength and conditioning coach
One of the first things we help students understand at Velocity Football is that there is much more to sport than what happens on the
March 17, 2021
News
Mickey Lewis
Former students pay tribute to much loved coach and player Mickey Lewis
Graduates of Oxford City Football Club’s education programme and wider members of the football community have paid tribute to the late Mickey Lewis. Mickey, or
March 12, 2021
Mickey Lewis
Remembering Mickey Lewis – a remarkable person who had time for everyone
Velocity Football staff and students honoured the life of head coach Mickey Lewis before resuming their education this morning by hosting a remembrance service and
March 8, 2021
Obituary
With deepest sympathy: our colleague, mentor and friend – Mickey Lewis (1965-2021)
Velocity Football are heartbroken at the passing of our head coach Mickey Lewis. Mickey was head of our male programme at Velocity Football and worked
March 6, 2021
Interview
Jack’s story: Developing a career in sport via Velocity Football’s full-time educational academy
A career in sports coaching was always on Jack Tutton’s radar since he developed a passion for football as a child. The 22-year-old has been
March 4, 2021
Education
Adapting sessions digitally to maintain student development amid lockdown
It has been more than two months since many of our students last met their tutors and coaches face-to-face after all education sites across the
February 16, 2021
Fundraising
Support packages will be available for another fortnight after Velocity students smash marathon challenge
Girls studying Velocity Football’s BTEC programme swapped the training ground for the open road on Wednesday, February 10, by completing a marathon each in aid
February 12, 2021
Open Event
Prospective students invited to learn more about Velocity Football at upcoming virtual open events
Velocity Football can confirm two virtual open events will be held to help prospective students and their parents or carers learn more about the revamped
February 9, 2021
Feature
Six Months of Velocity: Reflecting on a whirlwind start to our revamped full-time educational academy
Six months have passed since Velocity Football launched the only football-based education programme of its kind in Oxfordshire aimed at young people with aspirations to
February 7, 2021
Fundraising
Velocity girls to tackle virtual marathon challenge in support of sister companies’ support packages for families in need
Velocity Football’s female students caught the running bug after clocking more than 1,250 miles during Red January – and now they have each committed themselves
February 5, 2021
Fundraising
Velocity Football students and staff raise more than £1,000 for Sport in Mind via Red January
Students and coaches at Velocity Football have raised more than £1,000 for mental health charity Sport in Mind by being active throughout last month via
February 2, 2021
Education
Technology at Velocity: Veo’s AI-based equipment helps students improve their on-field precision
In the autumn of 2015, Veo co-founder Keld Reinicke found himself stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic while his son’s football match had already kicked off the
January 28, 2021
Coaching
Appointments: Velocity Football strengthen coaching team to enhance students’ pathway
Velocity Football has recruited a performance analyst and strength and conditioning coach to develop students’ technical and physical abilities while also helping them establish a
January 26, 2021
Interview
The Big Interview: Forest Green Rovers defender and Oxford City graduate Udoka Godwin-Malife talks to Velocity Football
Aged 16, Udoka Godwin-Malife took his first step towards achieving his dream of becoming a professional footballer – not that he knew it at the
January 20, 2021
Coaching
Technology at Velocity: Using GPS Vests to grow students’ understanding of the game
At Velocity Football, it is our aim to provide all our students with an interesting and enjoyable education programme while providing an environment to develop
January 15, 2021
Fundraising
Velocity students go the extra (250) miles in support of Sport in Mind via Red January
Students, their families, and the team at Velocity Football are taking part in a national campaign to keep active this month to raise funds for
January 13, 2021
Education
Velocity Football: COVID-19 update
Velocity Football has launched a remote learning programme for our students following confirmation of another national lockdown to help control the spread of COVID-19. Students
January 5, 2021
Football News
A Christmas message from Velocity Football
It has been a year like no other, but we enter 2021 with fresh hope for a much brighter future after the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
December 24, 2020
Education
End of term report: Developing on-field skills and enhancing understanding of sport business
The evenings are much darker, and the mornings are significantly colder, but that has not stopped Velocity Football students from developing on-field skills and enhancing
December 21, 2020
Education
Enhancing player development with 360Player technology
Ensuring every student reaches their potential is at the heart of Velocity Football. It is a philosophy that is matched by our new technology partner
December 16, 2020
