The scenes are repeated every weekend on the football fields of half of Spain. Boys, girls and adolescents they try to play hooligan parents They hurl insults at referees, opponents, and even their own children. Taking their frustrations out on them and their 10-year-olds Pressure as if playing the Champions League or World Cup final.
Alex Remirostarting goalkeeper real societydecided to take a step forward to stop this spiral of madness and one positive parentingBeside NGO Football More. Socio-education project, in the first stage, emotional regulation Families of young football players in clubs in Gipuzkoa. Álex Remiro and Fútbol Más will run a year-long program through workshops and educational tools led by sports psychology experts.
Violence in the stands
“The idea stems from the position of Álex, whom he sees as a young man. positive and negative face grassroots and he is very worried by violence It’s something seen in the stands and internalized by 8-year-olds and repeated on and off the court,” he explains. Aytor Hernandez, Executive Director of Football Más España. This NGO has spent 15 years working on life skills development in boys, girls, young people and their communities around the world, using football and game as a tool for social intervention. 11 countries of the world.
The important thing is not only to ensure that there is no shouting and insults on the field and in the stands, but also to know. regulates the expectations of parents and childrenUnderstand that at the age of 10 they play football because they love it, not because they will be pro next season. Content will be tailored to the needs identified in each club or neighborhood.
2,500 children, 1,250 families
“We want to offer additional, specialized tools to face, manage and resolve specific situations that arise in football: pressure management, problem solving. conflicts, decision making etc. Approaching families for a good decision, with a team expertsWe help prevent and manage potential problems with emotional well-being,” explains Remiro. An approximate effect 2,500 boys and girls, In addition 1,250 familiesas well as indirectly reaching around 7,500 people.
“I am proud to participate and collaborate with Fútbol Más. social transformation The goalkeeper, who experienced firsthand the importance of working with the ball, commented, “Through football.” mental aspect consolidate among the elite.
“I had many experiences and situations on an emotional level, which made me reflect and put myself in the hands of a professional. I’ve been with him for about eight years and it has helped me solve my problems. maturity. Problems can come at any time and without looking for them. It’s hard to control them if you’re not ready. Therefore, these problems must be confronted. on time vehicles and I want to contribute to that too,” concludes the goalkeeper.
The scenes are repeated every weekend on the football fields of half of Spain. Boys, girls and adolescents they try to play hooligan parents They hurl insults at referees, opponents, and even their own children. Taking their frustrations out on them and their 10-year-olds Pressure as if playing the Champions League or World Cup final.
Alex Remirostarting goalkeeper real societydecided to take a step forward to stop this spiral of madness and one positive parentingBeside NGO Football More. Socio-education project, in the first stage, emotional regulation Families of young football players in clubs in Gipuzkoa. Álex Remiro and Fútbol Más will run a year-long program through workshops and educational tools led by sports psychology experts.
Violence in the stands
“The idea stems from the position of Álex, whom he sees as a young man. positive and negative face grassroots and he is very worried by violence It’s something seen in the stands and internalized by 8-year-olds and repeated on and off the court,” he explains. Aytor Hernandez, Executive Director of Football Más España. This NGO has spent 15 years working on life skills development in boys, girls, young people and their communities around the world, using football and game as a tool for social intervention. 11 countries of the world.
The important thing is not only to ensure that there is no shouting and insults on the field and in the stands, but also to know. regulates the expectations of parents and childrenUnderstand that at the age of 10 they play football because they love it, not because they will be pro next season. Content will be tailored to the needs identified in each club or neighborhood.
2,500 children, 1,250 families
“We want to offer additional, specialized tools to face, manage and resolve specific situations that arise in football: pressure management, problem solving. conflicts, decision making etc. Approaching families for a good decision, with a team expertsWe help prevent and manage potential problems with emotional well-being,” explains Remiro. An approximate effect 2,500 boys and girls, In addition 1,250 familiesas well as indirectly reaching around 7,500 people.
“I am proud to participate and collaborate with Fútbol Más. social transformation The goalkeeper, who experienced firsthand the importance of working with the ball, commented, “Through football.” mental aspect consolidate among the elite.
“I had many experiences and situations on an emotional level, which made me reflect and put myself in the hands of a professional. I’ve been with him for about eight years and it has helped me solve my problems. maturity. Problems can come at any time and without looking for them. It’s hard to control them if you’re not ready. Therefore, these problems must be confronted. on time vehicles and I want to contribute to that too,” concludes the goalkeeper.