5 reasons why you should play football at university

Football is a sport that brings people together, and playing it at university can be a great way to make new friends, stay active, and have fun. Here are five reasons why you should consider playing football:

1. Meet new people
Football is a team sport, and playing it at university gives you the opportunity to meet and bond with people from different backgrounds and cultures. This can be especially valuable if, like most of us, you're moving away from home to attend university.

2. Stay active
Football is a great way to stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Whether joining for fixtures or just taking part in training, the sport requires a lot of running and physical activity, which can help you stay in shape and improve your overall fitness.

3. Improve your skills
Playing football gives you the opportunity to improve your skills and technique by taking part in regular training exercises and learning from each other.

4. Have fun
Football is a fun sport to play, and it can be a great way to relieve stress and blow off steam, which is especially important at Cambridge University. Whether you're competing on the weekends or just participating in training, football is a great way to have fun and enjoy yourself.

5. Sense of belonging
Playing football can give you a sense of belonging. You will be part of a team, and you will have a group of people that you can rely on, both on and off the field.

Overall, playing football at university can be a great way to meet new people, stay active, improve your skills, have fun, and feel a sense of belonging. Whether you're a seasoned player or a complete beginner, if you’re a student at Lucy, there's a place for you on the Lucy Cavendish College Football Team.
 

Article by Eli Tapnack
Captain of the Lucy Cavendish College Football Club


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