Fox in a Box Posted 25 February 2009 Posted 25 February 2009 Leicester City and Loughborough University have today initiated a ground-breaking partnership. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed in which both parties will work together in a broad range of research, consultancy, training and other areas of mutual benefit. The agreement is thought to be the most extensive of its kind between a football club and an academic institution - consistent with the Foxes' vision of being at the forefront of technology in a cutting edge industry. Both organisations will draw on each other's experience, with key areas of collaboration being the club's rapidly expanding Sports Science operation and their existing Sports Medicine Department. Leicester have this season employed the services of highly-qualified Performance Consultant Paul Balsom - the Swedish National team's assistant coach - Data Analyst Andrew Blake, Power Coach John Cross and Loughborough University Sport and Exercise Science student Matt Reeves. The Sports Science staff work alongside the experienced Physiotherapy team, which includes Dave Rennie (Head Physio) and other physiotherapists Tom Freeman and Keith Burland. City Chief Executive Lee Hoos is delighted to have teamed up with Loughborough University - a University which has an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research, strong links with industry and unrivalled sporting achievement. He said: "In this day and age the technological and analytical techniques available are a big help on the tactical as well as medical front and Loughborough University's knowledge will be of great benefit to us. "Hopefully, with their assistance, our Sports Science operation will continue to progress even further the excellent levels of performance and positive results for the club which have already been achieved." Professor Myra Nimmo said: "Loughborough University is delighted with this joint venture which will benefit both partners. "It will ensure that the University's staff and students are addressing issues relevant and current to football clubs. "For Leicester City Football Club it ensures that they have access to the world leading research and knowledge of Loughborough University staff." The MoU will initially run for five years.
Head Honcho Posted 25 February 2009 Posted 25 February 2009 A Memorandum of Understanding Talking bollox would probably be more apt! I wonder how big the European grant was
Sir Fynwy Posted 25 February 2009 Posted 25 February 2009 Leicester City and Loughborough University have today initiated a ground-breaking partnership.A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed in which both parties will work together in a broad range of research, consultancy, training and other areas of mutual benefit. The agreement is thought to be the most extensive of its kind between a football club and an academic institution - consistent with the Foxes' vision of being at the forefront of technology in a cutting edge industry. Both organisations will draw on each other's experience, with key areas of collaboration being the club's rapidly expanding Sports Science operation and their existing Sports Medicine Department. Leicester have this season employed the services of highly-qualified Performance Consultant Paul Balsom - the Swedish National team's assistant coach - Data Analyst Andrew Blake, Power Coach John Cross and Loughborough University Sport and Exercise Science student Matt Reeves. The Sports Science staff work alongside the experienced Physiotherapy team, which includes Dave Rennie (Head Physio) and other physiotherapists Tom Freeman and Keith Burland. City Chief Executive Lee Hoos is delighted to have teamed up with Loughborough University - a University which has an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research, strong links with industry and unrivalled sporting achievement. He said: "In this day and age the technological and analytical techniques available are a big help on the tactical as well as medical front and Loughborough University's knowledge will be of great benefit to us. "Hopefully, with their assistance, our Sports Science operation will continue to progress even further the excellent levels of performance and positive results for the club which have already been achieved." Professor Myra Nimmo said: "Loughborough University is delighted with this joint venture which will benefit both partners. "It will ensure that the University's staff and students are addressing issues relevant and current to football clubs. "For Leicester City Football Club it ensures that they have access to the world leading research and knowledge of Loughborough University staff." The MoU will initially run for five years. Another City link up, will be interesting to see if it produces as many results as the Cork City link up or the links with the Indian league teams
davieG Posted 25 February 2009 Posted 25 February 2009 Does this mean we'll be sending our surplus kit to poor Loughboro' students?
Kilworthfox Posted 25 February 2009 Posted 25 February 2009 It has been done because the half time entertainment can be revamped so that it can incorperate Paula Radciliife's training for London 2012
ithuriel Posted 25 February 2009 Posted 25 February 2009 emulating america maybe? there colleges and universities have amateur american football teams that are linked with major teams ? maybe city are hoping to unearth academic talent there , a defender that can baffle the opposition striker by asking him during a match what 2x2=
Fox in a Box Posted 25 February 2009 Author Posted 25 February 2009 Notable alumni * Sebastian Coe, * Ben Kay - England Rugby union World Cup 2003 Winner * Sunil Gavaskar - Indian Cricketer * Monty Panesar - England Test Cricketer * Paula Radcliffe MBE - Athlete * Lisa Rogers - Television presenter * Lawrie Sanchez - Football manager * Bob Wilson - Ex-Arsenal goal-keeper. * Sir Clive Woodward - England Rugby union coach. * Peter Jones (honoris causa) - former FIFA and Premiership football referee. * Robbie Simpson - Coventry City Football Player (Championship) * Sir Steve Redgrave - Olympic Rower
Flynny Posted 25 February 2009 Posted 25 February 2009 It has been done because the half time entertainment can be revamped so that it can incorperate Paula Radciliife's training for London 2012 If she bobs in the front row of the family stand that'd be half-time entertainment worth seeing.
Monk Posted 25 February 2009 Posted 25 February 2009 Notable alumni * Sebastian Coe, * Ben Kay - England Rugby union World Cup 2003 Winner * Sunil Gavaskar - Indian Cricketer * Monty Panesar - England Test Cricketer * Paula Radcliffe MBE - Athlete * Lisa Rogers - Television presenter * Lawrie Sanchez - Football manager * Bob Wilson - Ex-Arsenal goal-keeper. * Sir Clive Woodward - England Rugby union coach. * Peter Jones (honoris causa) - former FIFA and Premiership football referee. * Robbie Simpson - Coventry City Football Player (Championship) * Sir Steve Redgrave - Olympic Rower * Monk - Foxestalk poster It's a good deal - I know Tigers use Loughborough as a resource of information and it works for both parties. Certainly I'd hope to see the club get something out of this deal in the way of increased player fitness or improved injury recovery. On the other hand, does this mean we will see more of the squad down Echos?
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