An exciting five-a-side event was organised to bring an end
to Sporting Clube de Goa’s U-12 Community football program which was held in
partnership with Don Bosco High School at Don Bosco ground, Panjim on Saturday.
The year round youth training initiative took a short break
as the young participants prepare for their important end of year exams.
Forty-one players took part in the tournament on the last
day, while a total of 76 wards in the U-10 and U-12 category experienced the
program during the course of the last academic year.
Football coaching is offered three times a week to Don Bosco
students and also neighbouring schools in the capital, to give them an
introduction to football regardless of their ability.
The School and professional football club aim to widen the
base of participation in the sport at the grassroots level, whilst also
focusing on studies.
This is endeavour is promoted
extensively by the principal of Don Bosco High School Fr. Dominic Savio
Fernandes as well as the Sporting Clube de Goa president Peter Vaz.
The training conducted by the Flaming Oranje coaches not
only teaches the fundamentals of soccer, but also builds self-esteem,
demonstrates tolerance, respect and inclusion for all.
It is hoped that the more talented players will eventually
be absorbed into the competition age group teams, keeping with Sporting Clube
de Goa’s motto of “Growing Goa’s Game!”
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