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UEFA Grassroots
Program
UEFA, the governing body of European soccer,
has taken the initiative to support and encourage grassroots soccer in each of
its member associations. Specifically, it is UEFA's role to stimulate interest
through promotional activities and materials, to provide expert assistance,
facilities and equipment, to organize educational courses and conferences, to
create guidelines for grassroots' programs based on best practice; and to
generate new ideas which will motivate those working with the players - the
instructors and the coordinators.
When dealing with those who play for
fun at the grassroots level, the philosophy is clear: The game must be open,
safe, everywhere, lively, fair, simple, personal, creative and enjoyable. And,
significantly, the game must be viewed as a vehicle for social inclusion and
educational development.
Without mass participation and public interest
in the game, soccer's popularity will wane. The production of elite players is
not the main purpose of grassroots programs. Participation and a love of the
game are the core values which underpin a dynamic all-inclusive grassroots
soccer environment.
UEFA recognizes the value of grassroots programs as
a vehicle for educational, social and sporting development and commit to invest
in player development schemes and community projects, in particular those that
have a social value.
UEFA' s vision of grassroots soccer is that
everyone has the opportunity to play, there is no discrimination, safety is a
priority, and human relations are more important than results. Other key
principles in their philosophy are: action must be simple, dynamic, exciting
and rewarding - players come first - relationships, teamwork and skill
development are key components.
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The Soccer Pyramid TOP Level -- Pro Soccer / National Team
MIDDLE Level -- Elite
Youth Soccer - Pro Academies / National Selection BASE Bottom level -- Grassroots Soccer -
Children's, Amateur, Leisure, School |
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'Success' is, quite simply,
helping people to fall in
love
with the beautiful game
and keeping the flames of
affection
burning for as long as
possible.
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UEFA Grassroots Presentation - 45 Plus
Hamburg |
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Grassroots Geneva Presentation |
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For the UEFA Grassroots publications |
website |
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PPT |
12 Points of Grassroots Soccer |
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Grassroots Power Point |
PPT |
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