The centre of excellence is funded by the Football Association as part of the long term player development programme and administered and delivered by Sunderland AFC Foundation.
The Centres provide quality coaching and a localised fixture programme for talented girls from the age of 8-16years. The FA provides the funding for each Centre to assist with the running of their programmes and gives them direction. Sunderland AFC Foundation have met the strict criteria outlined by the Football Association, with 96% of all England women players attending a Centre of Excellence - this shows this is the pathway that future England Internationals should hopefully be coming through.
Contact/information info:
Centre Director:
Claire Robinson
Mob: 07737568881
E-mail: claire.robinson@gateshead.ac.uk
Centre Administrator:
Lindsey Robinson
Mob: 07970 277882
E-mail: lindsey.robinson@durham.gov.uk
Home ground facilities:
Omni-turf - 11 A-side pitch
11 A-side Grass pitches
9 A-side grass pitch
Mini Soccer pitch
Indoor sports hall
Please visit the following websites for more information:
www.sunderlandwfc.co.uk
www.safc.com