Team U Dream Football 2015
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In a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, U Dream Football backed by Ronnie Screwvala, will take 15 boys aged below 14 years to leading Bundesliga club, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, for a 6-year training program on full scholarships. The boys were chosen after U Dream Football coaches scoured the length and breadth of the nation over a year during which they covered over 1,000 schools spread across 45 cities.
We’re sure readers will identify with almost every point on this image. What really cracked us up was the ‘To Who?’ part. Kids playing football are awesome! Yay for grassroots football! ❤
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In more positive news for grassroots football in India, Delhi Dynamos FC, Delhi’s Indian Super League (ISL) team, recently conducted a football clinic and a football carnival. The clinic and carnival were conducted to give kids a taste of their training programs and increase their support base.
One of the most heartening developments in recent times has been the growing reach of football in India. While the game continues to flourish in traditional strongholds such as Goa, West Bengal and the Northeast, we have seen the re-emergence of football in Punjab, encouraging initiatives in the Delhi area, movements like the Awadh Mutineers in UP and now a grassroots football academy in Indore.
A revolution is quietly taking root in Akbarpur, Uttar Pradesh – football is finding a new home! Meet the Awadh Mutineers.
Credit to Anglian Management Group for their efforts in contributing to grassroots football in India.
While some parents undermine the importance of sports, other young elite athletes dismiss the value of education. The truth, however, is that sport and education go hand-in-hand. An alert, intelligent mind driving a physically fit body is important for success in any field.
When it comes to grassroots football, specifically, education plays a key role in enabling young footballers to process various stimuli in real-time on the pitch and make better decisions. At the same time, experiences on the field – winning, losing, coming back from behind, working selflessly for the team, for example – help children develop character. In fact, most of life’s greatest lessons aren’t learned in classrooms, they’re borne of experience. And football is one such avenue that makes men and women who are mentally and physically stronger.
Kerala, the home state of one of India’s finest ever footballers, IM Vijayan, will soon get a much-needed boost to its grassroots football set up. Kerala Blasters, Kerala’s own ISL franchise, supported by master blaster, Sachin Tendulkar, have announced the commencement of Kerala Blasters Football School (KBFS) from August 11, 2015 in Kochi.
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