STUDY & PLAY IN THE UK WOMEN S FOOTBALL

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1 STUDY & PLAY IN THE UK WOMEN S FOOTBALL

2 Cardiff Met Football G A T E W A Y T O E U R O P E Cardiff Metropolitan University FC are in a unique position to be able to compete in the prestigious UEFA Champions League. This is something most student-athletes can only dream about. Cardiff Met have competed in the Champions League four times. Our aim is to qualify for the main tournament & to play against the best teams in Europe. In 2017, Cardiff Met FC were one game away from UEFA competition against the likes of Rangers FC To continue progressing and to compete at this level we are always looking for players who could strengthen our programme.

3 WHY STUDY & PLAY IN THE UK? A central value, and a key to our success has been our support for dual-career student-athletes. All our players are taking full-time undergraduate, postgraduate or research degrees or are recent graduates of the University. What's the difference? USA UK Soccer 1 team - Big roster Multiple teams Small match day squads 4 Month Season 8-10 month season Restricted game-time Conference Play - Variable competition Variable Study Train Play Rest pattern University appointed coaches Performance centered progression Guaranteed game-time League Play Matched competition Regular Study Train Play Rest pattern Academics with UEFA coaching qualifications Player centered progression 4 Year eligibility Ongoing eligibility Academics 4 Year Undergraduate degree 3 Year Undergraduate degree 2 Year Masters degree 1½ Year Masters degree Money Tuition Fees $20,090 (Public : Average In-state) $34,220 (Public : Average Out-of-State) $40,000 (Private: Average) Tuition Fees $15,320 (International Student)

4 CLUB PHILOSOPHY Study & play the UK way has a number of advantages Cardiff Met University F.C. provides: a player-centered dual-career pathway to and from the professional/semi-professional game: for late-developers between with professional potential for varsity level players wishing to combine post graduate study & play for ex-professionals transitioning to academic study An academic & athletic balance that prioritises the long-term academic, personal and professional needs of players Player-centered coaching that focus more on how to coach, less on what to coach Individualised developmental needs within a collective shared team ethos

5 WELSH WOMEN S PREMIER LEAGUE 12 Team Amateur National League Welsh Women s Premier League Champions: 2011/ / / /16 UEFA Qualification Routes WWPL Winners Qualifying Tournaments Qualifying Tournament Winners Round of 32 Cardiff Met in UEFA Champions League (Qualifying Tournaments) 2012/13 Bosnia (with SFK 2000 Sarajevo; Peamount United; ASA Tel Aviv) 2012/13 Portugal (with Athletico Ouriense, Standard Liege, ASA Tel Aviv) 2012/13 Poland (with Medyk Konin, Wexford Youths, Gintra Universitetas) 2016/17 Wales (with Breiðablik, Sprtak Subotica, NSA Sofia)

6 TEAMS & PATHWAYS BUCS Premier (South) Welsh Women s Premier League PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT South Wales Women s & Girls League Cardiff Met has 4 teams. The pathway to play in the Welsh Women's Premier League is via the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) Intercollegiate competition. In addition to the performance pathway, there is a development pathway for younger and recreational players. There is also a Futsal team. Western 2A

7 SEASON & STRUCTURE League season Following the European model, weekly matches are evenly distributed over an 8 month season. This structure allows for continuous development and more manageable playing workloads that balance optimum performance and necessary recovery Pre-Season August - Mid-September Season Mid-September - May Games in a season The figures below are indicative of the minimum number of games in each competition. Progress in cup competitions and play-offs increase the number of total games. Through transitions between teams and competitions, we are able to better provide the appropriate game-time for individual players 28 Welsh Women s Premier League & K.O. Cup 14 BUCS Premier South (League & Play-offs) 20 South Wales Women s & Girls & K.O. Cup 14 BUCS Western 2a (League & Play-offs) Off Season May - July

8 COACHING STAFF Cardiff Met University F.C. are in the unique position of having their coaches as full-time tenured academic staff. It means that the right balance between athletics & academics is a constant focus Head Coach Kerry Harris, Ph.D UEFA B Licence Welsh Universities National Coach Head Coach - All-UK All Stars Associate Professor in Sport Coaching - School of Sport & Health Sciences Assistant Coaches Lou Hutton UEFA B Licence Yzzy Taylor UEFA B licence Part-Time Coaches Rob Liddiard UEFA B licence

9 CARDIFF MET ALUMNA The Cardiff Met programme regularly produces players who graduate into a professional career. Through our links with professional teams such as Bristol City & Yeovil Town opportunities exist to progress in the FA Women s Super League. Nadia Lawrence Yeovil Town & Wales (Cardiff Met, Cardiff City, IBV (Iceland) Lauren Townsend Yeovil Town & Wales (Cardiff Met, Cardiff City, Bristol Academy) Natasha Harding Liverpool & Wales (Cardiff Met, Bristol Academy, Manchester City) Lily Agg 1 FFC Frankfurt (Arsenal, Brighton & Hove Albion Millwall, Cardiff Met, Bristol City) Anne-Laure Davy AJS Soyaux [France) (Limestone College [SC], Cardiff Met, Watford) Sophie Ingle Liverpool & Wales (Cardiff Met, Cardiff City, Chelsea, Bristol Academy)

10 FACILITIES FIFA Quality, Pro Standard International 3G Pitch Standard Grass pitch 2,000 Capacity Stadium UEFA Stadium Infrastructure Regulations

11 SPORT SCIENCE SUPPORT Sports medicine & health insurance Comprehensive general & emergency health-care (including hospitalization) through annual $200 health fee Varsity Athletes access orthopaedic specialists for free through University health insurance cover Full-time on-campus athletic-trainers & physiotherapy Personalized strength & conditioning programme Nutrition programme consultation and support Integrated performance analysis (All Home games) Fixed GPS camera system, data analysis suite, personal data cloud Lifestyle guidance & academic advising

12 COACHING QUALIFICATIONS INTERESTED IN ACCESSING NATIONAL GOVERNING BODY QUALIFICATIONS? Licensed Coach Education Franchise for Football Association of Wales FAW Football Leaders Award Freshman Year FAW C Certificate Sophomore Year Transitional Workshops Senior Year UEFA B Certificate Upon recommendation Voluntary & Paid Coaching Opportunities with Cardiff Met FC Academy Ages 6-16, 600 participants

13 TASTER SESSIONS 10-Day Summer Camp 16th July th July 2018 Sample Cardiff Met s unique football environment in parallel to the Welsh Premier League Squad s pre-season. Technical & tactical development sessions Three competitive fixtures with WPL Academy Development Teams Visit to Arsenal FC Emirates Stadium Swansea City FC Training Event Cardiff City FC Training Event Team Wales Visit at Dragon Park Full Under-Armour training kit and UEFA ball Winter Squad Training Early January - by invitation Train, play and live alongside players in the programme to decide if study & play in the UK is for you. Training methods Style of play The coaches Sport science support Visit the University campus & the city of Cardiff Learn about Cardiff Met s academic programmes. No Fee Fee: 1,500 (Includes transfers, food, accommodation and all venue fees) Assistance with group transfers from London airports, accommodation and food. Early bird rate: 1,200 (application and full payment to be made by Friday 31st March 2018)

14 ABOUT CARDIFF MET Cardiff Metropolitan is a global university rooted in Wales and with a history of practice-focussed and professionally oriented education that dates back to A commitment to education, research and innovation undertaken in partnership with our students, governments, business and industry and with tangible benefits for individuals, society and the economy. A wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses across five accademic schools: School of Art & Design School of Technologies School of Education & Social Policy School of Management School of Sport & Health Sciences

15 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS, FEES & SCHOLARSHIPS Entry Requirements Fees Scholarships Tuition Acommodation* Total Academic Athletic Undergraduate Postgraduate Pass High School Graduation Diploma with a grade B average or above and SAT combined score of 1100 or above (550+ in each test) Pre-2016 SAT Applicants will require a combined score of or ACT (American College Test) score of 23 or above or Advanced Placement Tests with grade 3 and above in at least 3 relevant Group A, AP subjects Students with a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution in USA considered for entry on a case-by-case basis $15,500 ( 11,500) $16,775 ( 12,500) Self-Catered single en-suite $ per week $4,700 per year Catered single (shared bathroom) $ per week /$8,200 per year Catered single en-suite $ per week $8,800 per year $20,200 $23,700 $24,300 Off-campus accommodation is preferred by most postgraduate students and is approximately 20% less expensive than on-campus options International Scholarship (Annual award for all Undergraduate /Masters inter tional students) $1,600 Alumni Scholarship (Cardiff Met students going on to postgraduate study at Cardiff Met) Development Scholarships (not subject to annual review) $1,500 Elite Performance Scholarships (Welsh Premier League standard AND subject to annual review) $8,000 Elite Performance Scholarships (Welsh Premier League standard AND subject to annual review) 25% discount on fees Sept 2018 $8,000

16 Contact us Dr Alun Hardman Associate Dean International Follow us Like us Facebook Study with us Cardiff Metropolitan University Cyncoed Campus Cyncoed Road Cardiff CF23 6XD