Alumni Stories

Many of our students progress to the world of work or higher education, read our Alumni stories to find out where our students went after College.

Poppy McMulkin

Poppy McMulkin

Courses Taken: Sport Level 3
Years Studied: 2023 - Present

I have significantly improved my communication and collaboration skills at LMC.

Ihor Galona

Ihor Galona

Courses Taken: Football Studies Level 3
Profession: Football Coach

My tutors at College were always ready to help answer my questions, and I found their lessons interesting and relevant. My two main tutors were Chris and Kane and thanks to their help I was able to apply to university and was offered a place. Chris has taught me a huge amount about football. If you have any questions regarding football and coaching, he is the person with all answers, as he has previously worked with a professional football club before becoming a tutor at College, and he has taught me how coaching works at the highest level.

Armani Illingworth

Armani Illingworth

Courses Taken: Sport Level 2, Sport Level 3 and Sport Level 4 HNC
Profession: Youth Social Action Officer
Years Studied: 4 years

Whilst studying Sport Level 4 HNC, I was chosen to fly out to Slovakia, fully funded for 3 weeks. My role there was a Youth Worker where I worked with young people who spoke very little English, I helped organise and lead sessions and supported those with English as their second language.  

Daniel Thorton

Daniel Thorton

Courses Taken: Sport Level 3
Profession: Undergraduate at Edge Hill University
Years Studied: 2016 - 2018

It was a no brainer for me, the course gave me the opportunity to focus directly on a career I wanted to pursue, as well as play football every day competing at a very high standard.

David Carruthers

David Carruthers

Courses Taken: Sport Level 3
Profession: Undergraduate at Leeds Beckett University
Years Studied: 2015 - 2017

I would recommend this course if you know you want a sport related career, even if you aren’t sure which area of sport specifically. The course explores many different aspects of sports and by developing an understanding of each topic you start to discover which area of sport suits you best.

Joe Hamilton

Joe Hamilton

Courses Taken: Level 3 Sports
Profession: Student at University of New Brunswick
Years Studied: 2015 - 2017

Not only will you see a big improvement as a learner and a footballer, the Academy can offer many different opportunities and pathways for you to pursue. It is without a doubt the best environment for any footballer to flourish and excel in.

John Woodhead

John Woodhead

Courses Taken: Level 3 Sport
Profession: Student at Oklahoma City University
Years Studied: 2015 - 2017

I would 100% recommended this course to anyone looking into it. Being involved with the reserve team was always a pleasure, you got to play with professional footballers. Not only was this a great achievement but having the opportunity to play against professional teams at professional stadiums is something I will never forget.

Joel Drewery

Joel Drewery

Courses Taken: Level 3 Football Studies
Profession: Student at the University of the Cumberlands
Years Studied: 2016 - 2017

The best bit about my course was winning the league in my second year. Before the season started we had a few key players leave and I don’t think anybody truly believed that we could go and win it again, but we did, and I felt a great sense of pride.”

Jennifer Keane

Jennifer Keane

Courses Taken: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport
Profession: Communication Specialist in the British Army

The time I spent at LMC made me a much more confident person! It re-opened doors for me which I thought were closed for good. LMC also introduced me to Morecambe Ladies Football Club. I honestly believe a lot of the characteristics I cherish, which have made me a better soldier over the years, were gained at LMC.

Bethany Hadwin

Bethany Hadwin

Courses Taken: BTEC Level 3 Sport
Profession: Gym Instructor

Through completing my course at LMC it allowed me to get the grades to get into university even though I never stuck it out there. But LMC also helped me get the job I’ve got today. My current employers looked at what I had done at college and the experienced I gained there in the sports department.