FOUN Soccer Development “One Year Anniversary”

Dear children and parents of our football pitch! Warmest congratulations on our anniversary!

An initiative that we were discouraged from starting, that many didn’t believe in, and that some said could never gather enough children in Killarney — today celebrates its first year! This year has been a real breakthrough in the development of our children and their football skills.

A heartfelt thank-you to our coach, Sergii Oleksiyovych, who carries the core of the work in developing our young athletes! Without your dedication, belief, and tireless effort, none of this would have been possible. In this image, we see two halves of the same story: a boy with a football and professional footballer Oleksandr Zinchenko. Between them are not just years — but bridges built of effort, support, and belief. What makes the difference between a little boy and a champion?

• The support of parents who believed first — before stadiums or fame.

• Self-belief that endured defeats, injuries, and doubts.

• Daily hard work — when others were resting.

• A peaceful and safe environment to grow, train, and play.

• Opportunities — tryouts, tournaments, and travel.

• A coach who saw potential and helped to unlock it.

• A team of like-minded peers who pulled each other forward.

• A country that supports sport — with infrastructure, programs, and motivation. This is not just the story of one boy. It is a story that becomes possible only when the whole environment works together for the development of a child.