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CREWE ALEXANDRA                                    F.A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

The FA Licensed Centre of Excellence for girls –

Crewe Alexandra, Sport Science Support in conjunction with Liverpool John Moores University.

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