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Helen Roberts

Head Of Player Care at Aston Villa Football Club

Helen Roberts has a diverse and extensive work experience. Helen began their career in 2011 at Sheffield Hallam University, where they held various roles such as Performance Athlete Manager and Basketball Coach. Helen then worked as a Performance Lifestyle Advisor at the English Institute of Sport from 2015 to 2019. In 2015, they also established their own consulting company called HR Performance Consulting, where they served as Director. Helen has also held positions at the British Basketball Federation, Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme, Loughborough Sport, and British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS). Currently, they are the Head of Player Care at Aston Villa Football Club and also serves as a Senior Volunteer - Athlete Services Advisory Board at Switch The Play Foundation.

Helen Roberts has a strong educational background in the field of sports and exercise science. Helen holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) (Honours) degree in Sport and Exercise Science from Sheffield Hallam University, which they completed from 2008 to 2011. Helen further pursued their academic career at the same university and obtained a Master's Degree in Sport and Exercise Science, completing it in 2011-2012.

To enhance their qualifications in coaching and mentoring, Helen attended Sheffield Hallam University once again from 2015 to 2017, completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring. In 2022, they expanded their expertise by earning a Postgraduate Certificate in Elite Athlete Wellbeing from Loughborough University.

Additionally, Helen has obtained various certifications related to their field. Helen holds a number of certifications including Understanding Elite Athlete Transitions level 3 from TASS (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme), Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Level 2 from The Skills Network, Counselling Skills Level 2 from The Skills Network, and UK Anti-Doping Advisor from UK Anti-Doping, which they earned in 2021.

Other certifications obtained by Helen include Mental Health First Aid Level 2 from Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England in 2017, Training and Education Level 3 from Train Aid Ltd in 2017, Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support Level 3 from TASS in 2013, Level 2 Basketball Coach from Basketball England in 2012, Level 1 Tennis Coach from LTA in 2009, Level 2 Gym Instructor from Coach Hallam in 2009, and Level 1 Football Coach from The Football Association in 2006.

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Aston Villa Football Club

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Have you thought about Events at Villa Park? Villa Park, our home, is a stadium with the finest reputation in the country. Steeped in history, the famous ground is home of one of the longest standing clubs in England – Aston Villa - who were founded in 1874. And whether it’s a matchday or non-matchday event, the club pride themselves on delivering outstanding hospitality with exceptional service, whether it be in one of the 96 executive boxes or one of the stylish restaurants - at the heart of this is spectacular dining. The stadium itself has benefited from a number of renovations over the past 10 years and offers a wide range of executive boxes, suites, restaurants and lounges located across the four stands, each boasting their own individual character and style. Our service and hospitality is award-winning and we can tailor packages to suit personal requirements and budgets. Our wide selection of function rooms and supporting facilities are carefully designed for versatility, performance and client satisfaction. With a convenient location, right in the heart of England, Villa Park is extremely accessible for local and national clients and customers So come and sample what Aston Villa have to offer –much more than just 90 minutes. To find out more visit www.avfc.co.uk/events or call 0333 323 1982


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