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⚽️ Football/Soccer as a Tool for Inclusion 🪛 In a world where sports can feel exclusive, I believe football is a powerful tool for inclusion, especially for children starting from scratch. Football teaches essential values like teamwork and respect. When we introduce kids to the game in a fun and accessible way, we’re nurturing not just players, but compassionate citizens. Here are a few strategies I find effective: Create a Safe Space: Children need to feel comfortable exploring and making mistakes. Make it Fun: Use games to teach the basics and break down fear. Focus on Social Skills: Football fosters communication and collaboration. Include Everyone: Adapt sessions for all skill levels to ensure every child feels valued. Celebrate Progress: Recognizing small wins boosts self-esteem. Football is more than a sport; it’s a way to build community and promote inclusion. Let’s inspire the next generation together! hashtag #Football #Inclusion #ChildDevelopment #Teamwork #Soccer

Exciting News! The AFL National Masters has been awarded funding from the Australian Government's Play Our Way Program! 🏉💪 More opportunities in all States & Territories across the country for women and girls in sport thanks to Play Our Way Women and girls in all States and Territories across Australia will find it easier and more enjoyable to play sport and be active as a result of a $981,233 grant to AFL National Masters. AFL National Masters has been selected to receive funding under the Australian Government’s $200 million Play Our Way Program, which is designed to remove barriers, address discrimination and promote equality for women and girls to participate in sport and physical activity. AFL National Masters will use the money to support the AFL Masters QuickKick Program, which enables middle-aged and older women (35 and over) to safely and confidently participate in Australian Football. QuickKick focuses on the fun, social, and health benefits of sport, making it accessible, inclusive, and affordable. Our program empowers women in our community to enjoy the lifelong advantages of physical activity, coaching, and social connection. AFL National Masters is one of the 290 organisations around the nation selected to receive Play Our Way funding for new or modified facilities, and sport participation programs and much needed equipment for women and girls across a range of sports. Many of the projects receiving funding target women and girls who face additional barriers to participation in sport and physical activity. This includes women and girls who have a Disability, live in regional or remote areas of Australia, are First Nations people or from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities. Find out more For more information about Play Our Way, visit: https://lnkd.in/gHqV74Qv    ‘This activity received grant funding from the Australian Government.’ #AFLMasters #PlayOurWay #AFLMastersQuickKick #CommunitySport #InclusiveSport #GrassrootsAFL #WomenInSport #FootyForFun

Collaboration is the keystone for impactful growth, integral to our cause. In the Caribbean, the basketball initiative thrives, thanks to extended partnerships and community connections establishing strong models for sustainable development. 🏝️ By fostering unity, we deliver on promises for infrastructure, training, and eco-friendly practices. 🤝 Collaborations between local agencies and NGOs provide pivotal platforms for youth programs, incentivizing education, health, and social responsibility. Our efforts echo long-term solutions for nurturing emerging basketball talents. How do your alliances assist sports development in your community. Let’s discuss the importance of diverse relationships spurring positive change and move towards stronger partnerships. Get involved—join the mission to elevate our region further. #TogetherWeGrow #SustainablePartnerships #BasketballUnity.

Fields of Opportunity: A Club’s Gift to the Community Acts of Kindness: Fueling Soccer’s Soul. 12-1-24, Day 3. Soccer Club and Community In the United States, soccer often operates within a pay-to-play framework, creating barriers for many families. But imagine a world where this dynamic evolves—where opportunities to play and grow through soccer are accessible. to everyone, regardless of their financial circumstances. Picture fields filled with skill-building, connection, and joy, where clubs work to eliminate barriers and ensure the game’s love and lessons are shared with all. Some clubs already embody this vision, hosting free clinics, providing scholarships, and fostering programs that make soccer a tool for empowerment and inclusion. These acts of kindness create more than athletes—they build stronger, more connected communities. Have you seen a club go beyond the pay-to-play model to create opportunities for everyone? Share those stories and help us celebrate organizations that embrace accessibility and inclusion. Let’s amplify the work of those who see soccer as more than a game—it’s a bridge to connection, empowerment, and equality. Footy4MySoul is committed to highlighting these stories and supporting the leaders who make soccer fields a space of opportunity for all. Watch for upcoming episodes where we explore how clubs can transform their communities and reshape the future of the sport. Uplifted by this? Dive deeper into stories like these on our YouTube or Spotify channels. https://lnkd.in/gfU34Dxn #SoulOfSoccer #FuelingTheGame #SkillBuilding #ConnectionAndJoy #FieldsOfOpportunity #SoccerForEveryone #PayToPlay #usclubsoccer ##USSoccer #USYouthSoccer #USYS #USWNT (U.S. Women's National Team) #USMNT (U.S. Men's National Team) #MLS (Major League Soccer) #NWSL (National Women's Soccer League) #USClubSoccer #ECNL (Elite Clubs National League) #AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization)

SportsMainFrame is built out of passion for sports and for giving back to the young athletes of today. Having been athletes ourselves, we see the powerful impact of sports in our lives daily as adults. The principles of teamwork, grit, determination, willingness, perseverance, losing, winning, these are all lessons and traits that sports instills in us, which enable us to apply those traits in everyday life. We at SportsMainFrame have a philanthropist spirit in which we want to help rebuild fields in towns that are less fortunate. We have also started a scholarship fund for our young athletes pursuing their college dreams. We're just getting started. The future of sports burns bright and SportsMainFrame will be alongside you managing every moment. #sportsmanagementapp #athletics #athletes #recsports #youthsports #adultsportsleague #rec #madeinnj

🌟 CPR Group Secures $4.5 Million in Funding for Women and Girls in Sport! 🌟 We’re excited to share that we worked closely alongside Lockyer Valley Netball Association, Toowoomba Netball Association and Yandina & District Pony Club to secure funding as part of the Australian Government’s Play Our Way program! 🙌 This substantial funding for new and upgraded facilities will foster greater opportunities for women and girls in sport 🏐🐎 🏅 The funding focuses on: ✅ Removing barriers to participation ✅ Reducing discrimination and promoting equality ✅ Supporting First Nations participants, women and girls with disabilities and those from diverse cultural backgrounds These initiatives are creating a future where women and girls can feel supported, safe and inspired to participate and excel in sport 💪 ✨ A huge congratulations to all recipients! #PlayOurWay #GrantFunding #InclusiveSports #WomenInSport #SportingEquality #GrantSuccess #CommunityImpact #grantwriter #grantready @Yandina&DistrictPonyClub @toowoombanetball @lvnanetball

Why Support WE Lead Sports Inc On Giving Tuesday? Here are 4 reasons why supporting our organization on Giving Tuesday is a powerful way to make a meaningful impact in the community. 1.Promote Youth Development: Our organization focuses on providing access to the sport for youth who cannot afford it otherwise. Your support can help fund scholarships, coaching, and equipment for kids who might not otherwise have the opportunity to play. 2.Encourage Healthy Lifestyles: Tennis is a sport that promotes physical activity, discipline, and mental resilience. By supporting an organization like ours, that advocate for tennis, you are contributing to the health and well-being of individuals and communities. 3. Expand Access to Tennis: Not everyone has the resources to play tennis, especially in under-resourced areas. WE Lead Sports offers free lessons, or reduce the costs of playing, making the sport more accessible to all. 4.Foster Community: WE Lead Sports create spaces for social interaction, where youth can form friendships, learn teamwork, and experience a sense of belonging. Supporting our cause will help us build a stronger, more connected communities. By giving on this global day of generosity, you can help our organization continue to grow, innovate, and serve those who need it most. Your support could inspire others to get involved and share the love of the game! Link in comment 👇🏾 #weleadsports #welovetennis #givingtuesday #youthdevelopment #serenawilliams #cocogauff #vinuswilliams #changinglives #tennis🎾

A sample #sportpsychology/#socialemotionallearning curriculum for sports teams is coming soon through GetPsychedSports.org. It’s #free and put out as an example or a starting point for #schooldistricts #schoolcommunity #sportsleadership #educationalleadership #league #club that have decided to try a 21st century science-based alternative to our current coach-centric system so that #studentathletes have a voice, are treated with respect, and explicitly learn #SEL skills. It’s a #resource to imagine what sports could be teaching.

Highlights from this weekend’s Golf MasterClass. Let’s get yours scheduled today! ⛳️ #GolfSkills = #BusinessSkills #ETG #CoachHelyne #LPGA #GrowTheGame #biotech #finance #business #travel #MasterClass