Creating a High-Performance Environment for Aston Villa’s Women

BLK BOX recently collaborated with Aston Villa to create a dedicated performance space for the Women's First Team at Bodymoor Heath.

The facility was designed around the needs of professional football, featuring a layout optimised for functional movement, strength development, and high volume training throughout the season.

The Brief

Aston Villa Women needed a training environment that matched their ambition. BLK BOX were tasked with delivering a space where athletes can get stronger, move better and train with intent. Every detail was chosen for durability, function and performance, with three priorities guiding the build: custom design, efficient storage and premium equipment built for volume across a full season.

The Solution

To meet the demands of the high performance squad, the gym was equipped with products designed for strength development, repeated volume and functional work across the season. 

Charcoal Fusion Gym Flooring forms the foundation, featuring a dual layered system with a 3mm wear layer for durability and a 12mm shock absorbing base that reduces impact by 35.4%. This allows players to lift, jump and land with confidence, while lowering stress on joints during repeated sessions. Custom Agility Turf runs through the space, providing room for acceleration mechanics, sled work and linear speed development.

Three 3 Series Compact Racks with integrated shelving form the main strength training zone. The racks offer multiple lifting stations, organised storage and efficient use of floor space, ensuring smooth session flow on busy training days.

Complementing the rack system is a full suite of free weights and accessories designed for progressive loading:

• Premium Cast Iron Kettlebells
  
  

• Hex Dumbbells
  
  

• Belfast Bars
  
  

• 5 Series Adjustable Benches
  
  

• Rig Mounted Band Holder
  
  

• Black Competition Plates

The Result

Aston Villa Women now have a space built with purpose. The facility supports every stage of physical preparation from heavy lifting in season to speed exposure, power development and recovery focussed sessions. The layout allows groups to work through stations without congestion which keeps rhythm high and training intent sharp.

With upgraded flooring for impact protection, dedicated turf for conditioning work and compact racks that maximise usable area, the squad can train consistently at the standard required in top flight football. Coaches have a setup that enables structured programming, and players have the tools to get stronger, accelerate with freedom and continue progressing through a demanding season