Loughborough University and Army Sport have announced a new strategic partnership designed to enhance high-performance sporting opportunities for Army personnel.
As part of the agreement, Army Sport colleagues will have access to the University’s renowned sporting facilities for training, competitive fixtures and flagship events.
The partnership also opens the door to broader initiatives, including collaborative coach development and knowledge sharing on all aspects of high-performance leadership as well as research and innovation projects, thought leadership workshops, and direct student engagement with the Army’s career opportunities.
Professor Jo Maher, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Sport at the University, said: “We have a proud heritage of sporting excellence, and are thrilled to partner with Army Sport to create unique opportunities for training, competition and professional growth.
“We look forward to a dynamic and fruitful partnership between two of the UK’s most enviable high-performance brands.”
Darrell Amison CBE, Chief Executive of Army Sport, added: “Army Sport is delighted, excited and very proud to embark on this mutually beneficial strategic relationship with Loughborough University.
“The relationship will provide Army sport teams with access to world-class facilities and professional services – and to compete against their Loughborough University counterparts.
“There’ll also be opportunities for Army Sport, and the wider Army, to leverage cutting-edge research, thought leadership events, professional networking and engagement activity.”
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