Sports students from the University of Chichester have taken part in coachingsessions run by former England football stars Nicky Butt and Jamie Carragher.
19 students who are studying for various sport-related degrees acted as participants in sessions led by coaches who are looking to obtain their UEFA A coaching licence, allowing them to coach at professional football clubs.
Ex-Manchester United and Newcastle player Butt and current Liverpool defender Carragher were among the coaches, as was Shaun Goater, best known for his time at Manchester City where he scored over 100 goals between 1998 and 2003, finishing as the club’s top scorer for four consecutive seasons.
It was the first time the University had been contacted to supply students for the sessions, and it is hoped there will be further opportunities in the future.
Perry Northeast from the Sports Activity and Research Centre at the University of Chichester said: “As well as the opportunity to play alongside the current and ex-professionals, each student has taken valuable experience away with them of what the professional side of football is all about. The FA was very accommodating, and every England coach was willing to give their time in offering advice to the students.”
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