THE Alfonso X the Wise University (UAX) signed an agreement with DV7 AcademyAndthe football academy founded by the Spanish footballer David Villathrough which the Villanueva de la Cañada campus becomes its official seat. With this alliance, the two organizations ratify their commitment to collaborate to promote the training of future professionals and managers in the sports industryperformance and health.
“Education and sport must go hand in hand, and this agreement with UAX is a crucial step to effectively combine the two worlds. I firmly believe that training great athletes It is also about preparing them as well-rounded and qualified people to face the challenges of the future, both on and off the field. It is an honor for me to be able to share my experience and knowledge with the students of the University, and contribute to their development both in the sporting and personal fields“Together we can build a legacy that inspires future generations,” said the former footballer and top scorer of the Spanish national football team.
For his part, the Rector of UAX, Isabel Fernandezexplained that at the Alfonsodeeply committed to the integration of high-level professional profiles such as David Villa in our university community. “We believe that collaborating with such influential and experienced figures is essential to offer our students a focused education, based on excellence, with high-level facilities that allow us to create the talent that transforms the industry. This agreement with DV7 Academy is a clear example of our commitment to providing educational experiences that go beyond the classroom, enabling Our students are trained alongside references who embody values of effort and vision for the future,” he said.
As part of this alliance, UAX to build new building on campuswhich will be designed to meet the specific needs of university students, as well as academy athletes. A space with some 800 m2 which will house all the necessary amenities to accommodate the development of university and academic activity such as changing rooms, a training room, rehabilitation and physiotherapy areas, a cafeteria and an office for the technical teamThe building is expected to open in the first quarter of 2025 and will have shared use between the university and the David Villa Academy.
This alliance also opens up a wide range of opportunities for UAX students, who will be able to access more than 60 internship places in areas such as health, sports, business and technology.
