In the spotlight with... Sherry McCue

Sherry McCue, aged 17 from Market Drayton studies the Level3 BTEC Diploma in Sport Performance and Excellence at Newcastle-under-LymeCollege (NULC).

Sherry plays for Aston Villa and England U18’s teams and demonstrates huge potential in this area, aspiring to be a professional footballer. Sherry will also be representing her country at football this summer in the U19’s European Championships.

With a number of extra curricular commitments Sherry is busy both on and off the pitch: “When I go away on England duty, the staff at NULC are very supportive and give me extra support with my assignments, meaning I don’t fall behind with my course.” explains Sherry.

Shelly Brown, Curriculum Manager for Sport at NULC said: “Sherry works hard academically and achieves grades above her target.  This is difficult while playing the amount of football that Sherry does but she never fails to give 100% both on and off the pitch.”

Sherry is target to achieve the triple distinction star in her qualification and plans to pursue a career as a professional footballer.

To find out more about studying Sport at NULC click here or contact the Information Point on 01782 254254 or info@nulc.ac.uk.