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"I love the mix between theoretical and practical; getting to put what we learned in our lessons into practice has been really helpful for me and my development."

Coming to Hartpury was the best decision I ever made. I loved the fact that in the elite environment at Hartpury, I always had professionals like Richard King (golf programme manager) who kept me motivated on my goals and could always answer any question I had about my game.

"Hartpury holds a very special place in both mine and Dan’s hearts – not only as somewhere that set us up for the careers that we’re proud to have today – but as the place where we had some of the best times of our (younger!) lives."

"My lecturers at Hartpury are always willing to help, and will always give little tips which I can use for the next time I coach and that will help me achieve my ambition of becoming a coach or teacher."

"I love studying the theory of sport. My Sports Nutrition module was particularly interesting – I could apply the theory to my game preparation and recovery."

"Having access to so many coaching opportunities at Hartpury has prepared me for my dream career as a further education lecturer."

College student success story

My advice to anybody looking to forge a career in agriculture would be to ask questions and absorb as much information as possible, to not be afraid to change your mind, and above all have a strong will to work.

Hartpury has created an excellent sports environment to be involved in – it’s so professional. The level of coaching we receive and the facilities that we have access to are outstanding.

"I love that at Hartpury you’re not just learning in the classroom. I gained a lot of skills and confidence through the practical sessions and work placement. I took the opportunity to go on a placement year and work on a farm. I developed lots of different skills and new ideas that I took home to our family farm."