Performance Related

• Training and games with UEFA-qualified staff
• Strength and conditioning sessions
• Diet and Nutrition sessions*
• Sports psychology*
• Individual small group sessions within students' timetables
• Access to physiotherapy for injury assessment
• Minimum 20 games per year (expect more)
• All games recorded where possible
• Men: Playing in U21 North West County leagues (premier and championship), UDA-Christelton, Chester and Wirral football league, premier league (Saturday)
• Women: Playing Chester City AFC (Sunday) and UDA games (Sunday and Wednesday)
• Player evaluations, twice per year with the coaching staff
• International tours (additional costs may apply)

* Delivered as a series of sessions within the year

UDA High Performance Squad

The UDA High Performance Squad (HPS) will be made up of top-performing student-athletes from both the University of Chester (UoC) and the University of Gloucestershire (UoG). Selection is based on a combination of on- and off-field attributes, with players expected to meet UDA standards across four key areas:

• Physical: Meet required fitness benchmarks
• Technical: Demonstrate strong technical ability
• Tactical: Show a solid understanding of game principles and positional play
• Social: Exhibit strong character, professionalism, and a positive mindset

Selected players will participate in four training camps per year and compete in showcase fixtures against professional academies.

Additionally, players may have the opportunity to travel abroad for further training and matches against professional clubs. While UDA will subsidize part of the cost, individuals selected will be expected to contribute toward the expenses for this international experience.

Facilities

• Training and games within the Chester University Campus
• Some sessions at Chester AFC community facilities

Playing & Training Kit

• Full Capelli-branded training and matchday kit provided
  
• Uniform for games, training sessions, and team events
  

UDA Student Support

• In addition to the support UOC provides for international students, a UDA support officer ensures the social and emotional well-being of students.
• Academic and student success oversight.
• Program director for all program-related issues at UDA or UoC.

SPARC (Strategic Professional ARC)

• Access to UDA’s career and development program, a three-year related program, provides students with the best opportunity for a career in their chosen field.
• Access to UDA’s “Circle of Success” (Career connections)

360Player Access

• Communication platform for parents and students for program-related needs.
• Pre-season training program, fitness testing
• Hosting of game reports.
• Soccer curriculum developed by all UDA coaches within the UDA organization.