Meet Eva, an elite player from Dubai

Eva posing for a photo with head coach John Francis and senior coach Des Hezel, shared by family on Instagram

Eva has been playing football at an Elite level over in Dubai. Her family is now looking to move from Dubai to Ilkley. She has been coming down to some of the WGA sessions.

Here’s what Eva’s dad had to say on Eva’s experience at WGA:

“I am thrilled to share my daughter Eva's experience at WGA's football academy. As part of her pre-season training program, Eva (U11) recently attended WGA and received top-notch training led by ex-professional players John Francies (UEFA A) and Des Hazel (UEFA B). The attention to detail in the training sessions was exceptional. The girls in the session were carefully selected to ensure the right ability levels, providing Eva with the perfect balance of intensity and competition to keep her challenged. The high quality of the players and the focused training atmosphere created by John and Des were truly impressive. What stood out was that, amidst the serious training, they still managed to incorporate an element of fun, which is crucial for young players' development. Furthermore, I was impressed by the scholarship programs offered by WGA and the clear Pathway they create into professional academies. I have no hesitation in recommending the WGA girls program to anyone looking to enhance their child's football skills in a supportive and professional environment.”

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