UEFA and AFC-supported grassroots football training course concludes in Can Tho
VOV.VN - A three-day training course for grassroots football instructors under the UEFA and AFC-supported "Magic Moves" program concluded in Can Tho city on October 25, equipping 32 participants with skills to develop football passion among young girls.
Congratulating the trainees, Luu Quang Dien Bien, Head of the Department of Grassroots Football, Training and Member Organization at the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) thanked the Can Tho Football Federation and instructors for their support, expressing hope that participants will apply their knowledge to organize engaging and safe sessions that encourage young girls aged 6 to 9 to embrace football. He also called on trainees to stay connected with the VFF in expanding the program's reach across schools, clubs, and local communities.
Prior to the closing ceremony, trainees conducted a practical session on the morning of October 25 at the Can Tho multi-purpose artificial turf pitch, working with young girls from Cai Khe Primary School.
Integrating storytelling, such as the tale of the "Magic Snail", with movement games and basic drills like passing, shooting, and ball control, the instructors created an interactive environment that helped the children build confidence and enjoy the sport.
Instructors Ngoc Cham and Huynh Viet Nam applauded the trainees' dedication and active participation in both theoretical and practical modules. Huynh Viet Nam noted that the storytelling approach is a new methodology introduced through UEFA-AFC cooperation, praising the trainees for successfully creating a friendly and encouraging environment for beginners.
At the conclusion of the course, the VFF presented completion certificates to 32 trainees, marking a step forward in enhancing grassroots coaching capacity and expanding equal access to football for young girls.
UEFA, AFC partner with VFF to launch grassroots girls' football project
VOV.VN - The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) launched a football program for girls aged 6 to 9 on October 15, as part of a women's football development project supported by Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for the 2024-2027 period.
