Freddie Adams
I met so many people throughout the year, whether at the club, different clubs or networking events, which sets me up well for the future.
Ben Hopker
My experience has led me to many amazing moments and experiences. Key highlights include trips away to Belgium, Germany, Spain and The Netherlands to watch and report on international youth and first team talent.
Chloe Carmichael Parsons
Imagine ending your Year In Industry with a EFL League One play-off final win at Wembley. That was the case for our BSc Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation students, Chloe and Millie, who spent the season working with the Charlton Athletic FC squad, putting into practice the skills and knowledge they have gained so far in their degree
Ben Tatam
My favourite moment of my placement was of course walking out onto the pitch at Wembley and having the privilege to sit in the dugouts in a play-final at the home of football.
Craig Sherlock
Like many, stepping onto the pitch at the home of football was always a childhood dream and to realise that dream as part of a team that's achieved something incredible is just surreal.
Sports and Exercise Science PhD student Zachi Flore is researching ankle injury rehabilitation with elite football teams in Germany’s Bundesliga league. His career in football physiotherapy and sports science started in 2014 with Werder Bremen’s Elite Youth Academy and professional team, before moving to Hamburger SV in 2015 to work with both their youth and professional teams through to 2023.
Lecturer in Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation and Chartered Physiotherapist, Lisa Walsh, is carrying out research to help better understand women's needs in sport to help level the playing field.
"What sets this experience apart is reinforcing that practice-based evidence is just as vital as evidence based practice. Chloe and Millie’s confidence has grown significantly through the experience".
"The University has provided us with excellent students, such as Megan and Josh. They have been excellent acquisitions, both in terms of their baseline knowledge and their attitudes and enthusiasm."
“Ben has been an invaluable asset, providing support to our scouting processes from U9 to U14 while, assisting with player assessments in the older age groups. His professionalism has been evident".
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