STUDY & PLAY IN THE UK MEN S FOOTBALL

STUDY & PLAY IN THE UK MEN S FOOTBALL

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 & UEFA Europa League. This is something most student-athletes can only dream about. 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.

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)

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 18-21 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

WELSH PREMIER LEAGUE In its 25th season, the Welsh Premier League, is the top league within Wales. It is made up of 12 Professional & Semi-Professional teams and is therefore a showcase for professional clubs in the English Football League. Cardiff Met F.C are able to compete at this level through strategic recruitment, particularly of postgraduate student-athletes to Masters & PhD study. The estimated Market Value for the Welsh Premier League in 2017-18 based on 292 registered players is as follows: Study & play the UK way has a number of advantages Combined player value 4,630,000 ($5,000,000) Average value per player 16,000 ($19,000) Highest player value 400,000 ($475,000) Live league fixtures & Highlight Show are broadcast to a potential UK TV audience of 3 million www.transfermarkt.co.uk Welsh Clubs have played against some of the best clubs in Europe in their UEFA fixtures. They include: Liverpool F.C + + + AC Napoli F.C Porto Dinamo Tbilisi

TEAMS & PATHWAYS BUCS Premier (South) Welsh Premier League Welsh League Reserves Cardiff Met has 8 men's teams. The pathway to play in the Welsh Premier League is via the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) Intercollegiate competition. Western 3B (2 Teams) Western 5B & 7B (2 Teams) Western A1 PERFORMANCE Welsh Premier League (U19 Development) DEVELOPMENT RECREATION In addition to the performance pathway, there is a development pathway for 1st year students and a Recreation pathway for walk-ons. Transitions between pathways are based on performance, commitment, rest/recovery and long term-development

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 Mid-July Mid-August Season Mid-August May Off Season May Mid-July 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 32 Welsh Premier League; 2 K.O. Cup competitions 20 BUCS (League & Play-offs) 26 Welsh League Reserves 30 Welsh Premier League U19 (League & Play-offs) Maximum travel time for away games is 5hrs. There are few overnight stays.

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 UEFA A License (Pro-licence 2018) Christian Edwards Ph.D, Ex-Pro. Swansea City, Nottingham Forest, Bristol Rovers, Wales International Associate Professor in Sport Coaching - School of Sport & Health Sciences Assistant Coaches Dan Spencer UEFA B Licence Arthur Furness UEFA B Licence Chris Baker UEFA B Licence Dr. Charlie Corsby UEFA B Licence Seung joo Baek Asia FC & UEFA B Licence Part-Time Coaches Dr. Wayne Allison Ex-Pro. Bristol City; Coach Inclusion & Diversity Manager at The English F.A. UEFA Pro-Licence Prof. Robyn Jones Former Director of Football for Soccer New Zealand Dr Ian Mitchell UEFA B - Wales Sport Psychologist

CARDIFF MET ALUMNI While the Cardiff Met programme has produced a few players that are able to progress into a professional career, the main emphasis is on providing opportunities for ex-professionals, and those wanting to prolong varsity play as graduate students. Kyle McCarthy Cardiff City Hereford Utd Wales U19 Cardiff Met Dylan Rees Cardiff City Ipswich Town Cardiff Met Joel Edwards Hereford Utd Cardiff Met

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

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 1-2-1 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

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

TASTER SESSIONS 10-Day Summer Camp 16th July 2018-27th 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)

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 1865. 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

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 1670+ 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 $160.00 per week $4,700 per year Catered single (shared bathroom) $205.00 per week $8,200 per year Catered single en-suite $220.00 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

Contact us Dr Alun Hardman Associate Dean International ahardman@cardiffmet.ac.uk Follow us on Twitter @CardiffMetFC @CardiffMetLFC Like us Facebook www.facebook.com/cardiffmetropolitanuniversityfc www.facebook.com/cardiffmetlfc Study with us www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/international/study/pages Cardiff Metropolitan University Cyncoed Campus Cyncoed Road Cardiff CF23 6XD