Waikato University Football Academy.

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Based at Waikato University. Football school in Hamilton, New Zealand. Study for a world class degree whilst training full time.

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Waikato University Football Academy.

The WUFA is a full time football centre designed to give players an opportunity to train in a full time environment with professional level coaching, at the same time allowing them to study towards a world class degree at Waikato University. This offers the student / athlete a balance, providing them with the necessary tools in preparation for professional sport and life beyond sport.


The training programme is based at Waikato University with all facilities on campus. Mid-week training sessions are structured around study time, allowing players to continue playing matches with there respective clubs on weekends.

The WUFA is coordinated by former All white and ex professional Che Bunce. Che has had numerous years experience both as a player and coach in NZ, Australasia and Europe.


*Further opportunities may become available with International links at International Universities and professional clubs in America and Europe to players that exhibit the necessary talent or potential.



WUFA
Professional Environment to accommodate study, comprised of:

32 week training programme in tandem with University calendar.

4 x AM training sessions p/week, predominately technical based training.

Plus physical conditioning sessions.

Full Physiological programme and testing with Waikato U-leisure (Rec Centre Gym).


Latest Nike training uniform and equipment.

Guest coaches including- Neil Emblen (Current NZU23 coach and All Whites assistant coach), Alan Jones (former NZ and Auckland City Coach), Roger Wilkinson (West Bromich Albion and Premier skills, UK.

Next years applications(2014)-Now open


For more information and expressions of interests, please email [email protected]