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Post by rpbenchwarmer on May 23, 2011 19:41:48 GMT 8
200 young booters join Younghusbands’ clinicAbout 200 children aged 8 to 12 years old participated in the Football Free Clinic conducted by Azkals’ James and Phil Younghusband at the West Negros University Football Field in Bacolod City Saturday. Asian Football Confederation executive director Cathy Nazareno-Rivilla, who declared the activity open, said the Younghusband brothers have been requested by the Philippine Sports Commission to open the Philippine National Games. Because they want to promote football elsewhere so they decided to conduct a clinic in Bacolod especially that Futsal will be one of the events at the PNG, she said. Rivilla said that since they have put up the Younghusband Football Academy last year, they were able to conduct football clinics in Tarlac, Palawan, and Taguig City. From Bacolod they are going to Lanao Del Norte, La Union, and the Cagayan province, she said. She said they work with local governments because they want to make sure that the football programs they have conducted most especially in the public school systems, will be retained and sustained. Mayor Evelio Leonardia said, “Five to 10 years from now, football will take another direction because we have the Younghusbands.” Bacolod is also lucky to host about 5,000 athletes and sports officials during the PNG, he said. Vice Mayor Jude Thaddeus Sayson and Councilor Al Victor Espino thanked all those present including Anthony Carlo Agustin of WNU for the venue. Also present was Director Greg Gasataya of the Bacolod City Water District board. Link: www.visayandailystar.com/2011/May/23/sportnews2.htm
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Post by sorin on May 26, 2011 11:51:05 GMT 8
It sounds impressive and Big on name dropping lets see what effect it will have in the future.
Is it another big flashy fanfare with little to follow up on when the Carnavalle is gone?
Will there be any follow up reports on its future progress? Has any meaningful infrastructure been setup with progress monitoring to come?
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Post by rpbenchwarmer on Aug 6, 2011 16:10:29 GMT 8
Smart backs Younghusband AcademyThursday, August 4, 2011 SMART Communications, Inc. is set to provide The Younghusbands Football Academy (TYFA) its suite of customizable services. Smart will provide, among others, its Infoboard solution--a Web-based, two-way announcement and feedback platform--to help TYFA manage its communication with football enthusiasts across the country. TYFA was co-founded by brothers Phil and James Younghusband, who are also members of the Philippine national football team, with the goal of encouraging the love and practice of football among Filipino youth. The academy conducts football training sessions all over the country, training both the trainers themselves and amateur players. Both Phil and James have football coaching badges from the Union of European Football Associations. With the Infoboard powered by Smart, TYFA may use any Internet-enabled computer to send important announcements, such as football clinic schedules, to football enthusiasts whose Smart cellphones are registered to the Infoboard. These announcements will likewise include training tips to improve football skills and fitness, directly from the Younghusband brothers. These messages will be received by the registered members’ cellphone via SMS, at no cost to them, wherever they are in the country and at any time of the day. TYFA registered members themselves may also use the service to text updates and feedback to the academy for only P1 per message. “We want to reach all those who love and play football and who want our help to enhance their skills. This communication platform will make us more accessible to more people and vice versa,” said Phil Younghusband. The support being provided to TYFA is aligned with Smart’s commitment to help promote and support Philippine football. The telco, led by PLDT and Smart Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan, announced earlier this year that Smart will provide P80 million to fund the plans and programs of the Philippine Football Federation for the next 10 years. Link: www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/sports/2011/08/04/smart-backs-younghusband-academy-170992
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Post by rpbenchwarmer on Oct 25, 2011 10:15:06 GMT 8
British Embassy, Younghusbands score goal for child protection(The Philippine Star) Updated October 24, 2011 12:00 AM MANILA, Philippines - Two of the most famous Filipino-British faces in the country led the celebration of the longstanding friendship between the UK and the Philippines in an event that puts the spotlight on safeguarding children. Azkals standouts Phil and James Younghusband joined the British Embassy in “Score a Goal for Child Protection”, an event in celebration of Philippine-British Friendship Day held last Oct. 20 at the British School Manila. “There may be no better example of UK-Philippine friendship than working together to protect our children and young people,” said British Ambassador Stephen Lillie. “Hopefully this event will have given new publicity to this important work.” “Every child matters, and has a right to be protected from all forms of abuse and exploitation. Protecting children is a global challenge that will entail a concerted effort and we are committed to play our part,” he added. The Younghusband brothers, who trace their roots to both the UK and the Philippines, passed on their football skills to underprivileged children from the Payatas and Mango football clubs at the British School Manila football field. Donning their new football kits provided by British firm Mitre, the children couldn’t hide their excitement as they participated in the football clinic conducted by The Younghusband Football Academy. This was followed by a friendly match between the Younghusbands, the children and some British Embassy staff headed by Deputy Ambassador Trevor Lewis. The evening was capped by a reception where guests signed the “Child Protection in Sport for Development,” a pledge for adults and coaches which sets out basic standards of behavior that adults should follow when involved in sporting activity with children. Mr. Lillie thanked the Younghusbands for giving their time and resources to promote a good cause. “This event rounded off a separate project sponsored by the British Embassy which had also been taking place at the British School this week. Experts from the UK’s Child Exploitation and Online Protection Unit (CEOP) had spent three days training local Philippine teachers and NGO workers in essential skills to identify evidence of child abuse, and to respond appropriately,” he said. The football clubs in Payatas and Mango Tree House are run by Britons Roy Moore and Naomi Tomlinson, founders of the Fairplay For All Foundation (FFA) that works to empower the street children of the Philippines. Part of its program is running football teams as a way to develop the community and raise awareness through football. “Together we can create a better world... Together we can become part of something good,” Moore said. www.philstar.com/sportsarticle.aspx?articleid=740719&publicationsubcategoryid=69
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Post by teddyandtimmysdad on Nov 3, 2011 1:18:36 GMT 8
Wow, great stuff, the FFA, BSM, Mitre, British Embassy, YFA, and the others involved are to be praised for their efforts. It would be great if the BSM sustains this effort by making their fields available to the FFA so there is continuity / sustainability for their outreach program...
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