Search is on to find North East's enterprising youngsters
Foundation of Light will host schools from across the North East this week as the search to find Sunderland AFC’s Premier League Enterprise Challenge representatives begins.
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Ladies Scholars celebrate first NFYL tournament win
Foundation of Light's Ladies Football Scholarship team overcame some of the country's top development sides to win the inaugural NFYL U19 Ladies Cup at St George's Park.
IPSO returns to the Stadium of Light
Foundation of Light will welcome aspiring football scouts from across the globe for the latest Scouting and Analysis course delivered by the International Professional Scouting Organisation.
Refs help pupils get ahead of the game
Pupils at New Penshaw Academy were joined by some special guests as EFL officials Geoff Eltringham and Tony Harrington delivered a refereeing workshop.
Girls light up Foundation UV tournament
Female footballers from the North East and Yorkshire lit up a regional glow in the dark football tournament hosted by Foundation of Light.
Hetton Primary School backs the Beacon
Pupils from Hetton Primary School received a special thank you from Sunderland AFC mascots Samson & Delilah after raising £250 to support the Beacon of Light.
Chandler: More to come from Scholarship
Foundation coach Jamie Chandler believes there a more players in the Football Scholarship capable of making the step into professional football after Lewis King and Craig Ellison signed for Burnley.
Scholars attend mental health workshop
The Foundation's Shildon Scholars were invited to attend a workshop as part of a study into the pressures placed on the mental health and well-being of young players in elite-level football academies.
2018 Cycle Challenge destination revealed
Foundation of Light announces the 2018 destination of its annual International Cycle Challenge at a special information evening.