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Mission, Vision and Aims

The mission of The Football Association Sports Medicine and Sports Science Department is to provide a competitive advantage for English football by providing world class sports medicine and sports science facilities and expertise for use by England national teams and the wider football community.

Working as a multi-disciplinary team, The Football Association Sports Medicine & Sports Science Department provide expert care in sports medicine, physiotherapy and rehabilitation, sports psychology, performance nutrition, strength and conditioning and fitness testing.
  • The FA Sports Medicine & Sports Science Department at St George’s Park will underpin England national teams by providing consistent high quality care, both following injury and illness and during preparation for matches.
  • The FA Sports Medicine & Sports Science Department at St George’s Park will be a world leader in high performance training and athletic development for football.
  • The FA Sports Medicine & Sports Science Department at St George’s Park will enhance football performance and minimise the risk of football injuries by providing evidence based best practice in sports medicine and sports science.
  • The FA Sports Medicine & Sports Science Department at St George’s Park will act as a centre of excellence in sports medicine and sports science research and education for the wider football community.
  • The FA Sports Medicine & Sports Science Department at St George’s Park will provide leadership and create career pathways in football sports medicine and sports science by working with further education and higher education partners.