A partnership with a local university is designed to benefit the club, players in the short and long term, and the England team
Throughout my playing career, balancing professional football and studying, there was one recurring question I asked myself: why don’t clubs invest more in the education of their players?
So when I joined Aston Villa in March I had one project at the front of my mind and close to my heart that I wanted to drive right away. The first proposal I wrote was for an expanded partnership with Aston University that would allow the club to support female players in their education, from youth to first team. It has taken a lot of work, collaboration and support at the club but our Students of the Game programme is now up and running.
Written by Eni Aluko
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2020/oct/15/at-aston-villa-players-partnership-local-university-club-england under the title “At Aston Villa Women we want players in the classroom as well as boot room | Eni Aluko”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
