In accordance with the club's extensive investment in leadership development, Siena FC is proud to announce the launch of Robur Femminile – a initiative designed to shape the next generation of female leaders in sport.
The programme begins in September 2025 , with registrations now open..
“Robur Femminile is breaking down the barriers that too often stand between young women and leadership roles in sports. We do this together – with other clubs, other sports, because the challenges are the same, and so are the solutions. This is a powerful way to show that collaboration is key to real progress,”
- says Jenny Damgaard, Head of Girls’ and Women’s Football at Siena FC.
Despite visible progress in recent years, the gender gap in sports leadership remains. Robur Femminile was created as a practical, inspiring, and community-driven response – aiming not only to educate, but to ignite change across sports disciplines in Siena.
By bringing together clubs and organisations from multiple sports, the programme recognises that empowerment is not a football issue – it’s a systemic one.
Through shared experiences and a united vision, Robur Femminile Robur Femminile aims to drive long-term transformation across the sporting landscape.
Running over four intensive weekends between September and December 2025 , the programme is built around four key modules:
Participants will engage in expert-led workshops, hands-on leadership assignments, and be mentored by established female leaders from Siena’s sports, business, and academic communities.
Robur Femminile offers far more than classroom learning. Participants will:
“Siena FC works extensively with leadership development, and this initiative is fully in line with that work. Our goal is to build a strong, inclusive network of young women in Siena – connected by sport,” Damgaard explains.