UoG Deliverables Women

Performance Related

Integrated partnership with Cheltenham Town Women FC — UDA Gloucestershire Women are the official development squad for the Tier 3 club
Access to Cheltenham Town Women coaching staff, with shared training sessions and potential first-team call-ups
Training and match preparation led by UEFA-qualified coaches, including female leadership.
Strength and conditioning, sports psychology*, and nutrition sessions* integrated across the season
Small group and individual development sessions built around academic schedules
Player performance analysis and GPS tracking
Physiotherapy access for injury assessments and recovery support
Competitive fixture schedule across local and regional opponents, including:
- FA Women’s National League Development Squad matches
- British University (BUCS) matches
Minimum 20 matches per year (with potential for more)
All games recorded where possible
Formal player evaluations twice per academic year

*Delivered as a series of sessions throughout the year

Training and matches hosted at Cheltenham Town Women’s facilities and supporting venues
Use of UOG’s Oxstalls Campus for daytime small group and recovery sessions
High-performance support environment aligned with professional club standards

Ongoing support through UDA’s dedicated Student Life Officer
Oversight of academic success and transition by UDA program staff
Collaboration with the University of Gloucestershire’s international student services
Direct access to the UDA Program Director for guidance on academic, athletic, and personal matters
Parent Advisory Committee to provide a feedback loop, family engagement, and updates throughout the academic year

Round-trip transportation to training and match venues from residential pickup points

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)