Atatürk University is committed to engaging in significant sports activities in addition to its academic accomplishments. In this context, the "Football Career Talk" program, which was organised by Atatürk University, brought together football players who had completed UEFA B Coaching Training with the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) and Rector Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hacımüftüoğlu.

 Participants who desired to culminate their football careers with coaching or assume administrative responsibilities convened in an educational and motivating environment to exchange their experiences. The event included significant assessments of the multidimensional structure of sports, academic foundations, and field experience.

 "We are deeply honoured and obligated to contribute to the advancement of sports."

 Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hacımüftüoğlu underscored during the program that Atatürk University is not only a producer of academic knowledge, but also a university that is distinguished by its social, cultural, and sporting activities, which have a significant impact on all sectors of society. Rector Hacımüftüoğlu, who informed the prospective instructors about the advantages of the High Altitude Camp Centre in Erzurum, expounded on the advantageous effects of training and preparations at high altitudes through theoretical and experimental research on athletes. Hacımüftüoğlu asserted that they regard sports as an indispensable component of life and rendered the subsequent evaluation: "Sports are essential for the mental and physical growth of individuals." It is a source of tremendous pride and responsibility for us, as a university, to be involved in this process and contribute to the development of athletics. We are delighted to be involved in this significant training program, which is being organised by the Turkish Football Federation. I aspire for the continued expansion of these programs, which will provide our athletes with new opportunities as they pursue their football careers through instruction. I extend my best wishes to the participants for success.

 The football players who participated in the training process expressed their contentment with Atatürk University's involvement in a well-equipped training process and expressed gratitude to Rector Hacımüftüoğlu for his valuable information and enjoyable conversation. At the conclusion of the program, Rector Hacımüftüoğlu posed for a commemorative photograph with the young coach candidates and expressed his aspirations for their success.

 CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORATE – 13.06.2025