The Sport and Exercise Physiology Research Team (Dr Tom Rowland, Dr Kat Holloway, Dr. Denise Roche, Dr Simon Marwood, Mr. Max Garrard and Mrs Julie Sandoval) at Liverpool Hope University led by Professor Vish Unnithan have recently completed a research project looking at the fitness levels of some of the girls that play and train at the Crewe Alexandra Centre for Excellence.
The structure and function of the heart at rest and during cycle exercise was measured using sophisticated echocardiography techniques and the amount of oxygen that their muscles used during exercise was also measured. These measurements gave the researchers an indication of the health of the heart and also the aerobic fitness levels of the girls. Professor Unnithan commented “The enthusiasm and attitude of the girls was outstanding, they were great representatives for Crewe Alexandra and we wish them all the very best for the rest of the season. We were also very grateful for all the help and support that we received from the Director of the Centre of Excellence-Aidan Callan.”
It is aimed that the testing will provide feedback to the players to look at their strengths and weakness in their fitness levels and will help assist the coaches and the players to look at ways to improve in their fitness to help maximise their performance on the pitch.
CREWE ALEX C.O.E GIRLS TRIALS
Please see the attached document for information and dates of the Girls Trials.
England Women's U15 squad embark on their first overseas tour.
Germany v England
International Training Match
7pm, Wednesday 12 August
Wormatia-Stadion, Germany
Germany v England
International Training Match
11am, Friday 14 August
Stadion im Blumengarten, Germany
THE SQUAD:
Goalkeepers
Megan Walsh Aston Villa
Sophie Harris Lincoln City Girls
Defenders
Jade Bailey Arsenal
Aoife Mannion Aston Villa
Evie Robinson Hull College
Megan Lawler Ipswich Town
Leah Galton Leeds Carnegie
Jessica Round Middlesborough
Midfielders
Laura Mills Arsenal
Holly Kelsh Crewe Alexandra
Sherry McCue Crewe Alexandra
Elizabeth Ince Curzon Ashton
Paige Williams Everton
Holly Crosby Lincoln City Girls
Forwards
Katie Wilkinson Aston Villa
Julie Vass Bayern Munich
Kit Graham Charlton
Beth Mead Middlesborough