The EmpowHer programme aims to inspire and provide female players with enhanced confidence and self esteem, whilst providing opportunities to increase knowledge and skills across physical and mental wellbeing in addition to football and career pathways.
The programme will also provide increased knowledge and understanding on the female pathway at Fulham FC and Fulham FC Foundation, FFC Women’s Under 18 programme, external opportunities and exit routes into careers in football.
EmpowHer is for female footballers aged 14 -18 years (Under 14 – Under 18) who would like to combine a weekly training session with opportunities to complete formal qualifications, take part in educational workshops and receive mentoring support.
This programmes offers a pathway into the following Fulham FC Foundation activities - Girls Kicks, Girls Development Centre, Female College Programme, Fulham FC Women's Under 18s
Venue Details:
EmpowHer is run inside the Dome on 4G pitches.
Car park:
• No parking is available on site. Please use alternative parking down Blakes Avenue, as always be considerate of local residents with regards to noise and parking/waiting.
Sign in/ out:
• Aim to arrive between 7:15-7:20 for sign in to maximise playing time.
• Escort your child to the coach to sign in and collect your child at sign out, this will allow the coaches to check you have your child’s nominated adult listed to collect them.
• Please also make the head coach aware of any pre-existing injuries, so coaches can keep an eye on the girls throughout the session.
Bring/ wear:
• Water Bottle (no fizzy drinks) We are committed to promoting environmental sustainability we politely request participants arrive with a multi-use drinks bottle rather than single use)
• Football boots (no metal studs)
• Shin pads
• GK Gloves (if they need them!)
• Jumper and coat
Please note that due to Training Ground restrictions, no parents are permitted to stay on site. All players will be contacted prior to the open session and also after the session regarding next steps. There will also be an opportunity to speak to the coach after the session.
This programmes offers a pathway into the following Fulham FC Foundation activities - Girls Kicks, Player Pathway, EmpowHer, Female College Programme, Fulham FC Women's Under 18s
For any further enquiries, including other Foundation activities and our bursary scheme please contact femalefootball@fulhamfc.com