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This week, players learned that direct refusal is like playing strong defense. You stay focused, confident, and do not let pressure push you backwards. During our group discussion, players talked about simple and confident ways to say no to things that could harm them. On the pitch, players practiced defensive skills by protecting their space […]
Strong players stop harmful choices from entering their lives! This week’s lesson taught players that one of the strongest things you can say is a simple, confident “No.” On the pitch, players worked on their defensive skills by staying focused, standing their ground, and stopping opponents from moving forward. We connected this to their direct […]
Over five incredible days, our players and community came together for the celebration of the AFC Grassroots Football Day and National Prevention Week through our Play Smart, Live Strong Football Tournament! This week featured 140 players, 50 matches, and 14 teams! Beyond the competition, our players also participated in National Prevention Week activities. We had […]
Even during the most competitive matches, our players continued to support one another, celebrate both sides, and show true sportsmanship! We hope this tournament inspired our youth to keep making healthy choices and continue living the message of Play Smart, Live Strong every day. Congratulations to all of our awardees, champions, and participants! And of […]
What an incredible finish to our week-long Play Smart, Live Strong Football Tournament! We started our final day with another fun teamwork drill led by our NMIFA National Team coaches before heading into an exciting day of semifinal and championship matches in both the U8 and U12 divisions. The competition was intense and full of […]
Throughout this week’s Play Smart, Live Strong Football Tournament, our players have shown what true team spirit looks like — encouraging one another, competing with respect, and supporting teammates in and out of the game. As we celebrate National Prevention Week, these athletes are also showing their commitment to making healthy choices, staying active, and […]
We kicked off the afternoon with an energetic warm-up session and mini competition led by our NMIFA National Team coaches! With our players ready for another competitive day on the pitch, the tournament moved from an intense preliminary round and impressive quarter final action! Every team brought incredible effort and teamwork, and most of all, […]
Play Smart, Live Strong Youth Ambassadors During our Opening Ceremony, we celebrated our Play Smart, Live Strong Youth Ambassadors! These young leaders are joining us in inspiring a stronger and healthier future for our community. They proudly led the Players’ Pledge and stood together with their peers, to commit to: * Make smart choices * […]
The excitement continues at our Play Smart, Live Strong Football Tournament as we officially celebrated our Opening Ceremony and another action-packed day of matches! Game Day 3 brought the energy and teamwork from all of our young players, with the U12 division gearing up for the preliminary and quarterfinal rounds today Thank you to all […]