Lingnan's SIS and Southern District Football Club join hands to cultivate sports coaches and event management talents
Prof Jonathan Fong (front left), Associate Dean (Administration and Education) of the School of Interdisciplinary Studies, and Ricky Cheng (front right), Technical Director of Southern District Football Club sign the Memorandum of Understanding to launch a three-year collaboration focused on advancing sports education and community engagement.
Lingnan University's Sports Coaching and Event Management (SCEM) programme has formed a landmark partnership with Southern District Football Club. This collaboration will provide SCEM students with hands-on experience through coaching practicums and event management internships, while Southern District FC's youth and team players will benefit from cutting-edge fitness assessments and workshops led by Lingnan's strength and conditioning specialists.
Beyond this, both institutions will join forces to develop community sports programs aimed at enhancing public health and overall well-being.
The collaboration will provide SCEM students with hands-on experience through coaching practicums and event management internships.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Prof Jonathan Fong, Associate Dean (Administration and Education) of the School of Interdisciplinary Studies, and Ricky Cheng, Technical Director of Southern District Football Club, launching a three-year collaboration focused on advancing sports education and community engagement.
By combining academic expertise with professional football excellence, this alliance underscores Lingnan University's commitment to nurturing future leaders in sports and fostering meaningful industry connections.