Programmes / FootballA ball.
A ball.
A team.
A bigger future.
Football connects young people across rural communities, with opportunities to learn, play and progress together.
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From access to opportunityEvery player
Every player
starts somewhere.
ASA’s football programme spans grassroots participation, development centres and the academy.
01
The village pitch
Regular opportunities to play with support from local clubs and coaches.
02
Room to improve
Focused training, equipment and learning support at development centres.
03
The academy pathway
Training and education for selected athletes at Anantapur Sports Village.
Beyond the final whistleMore than
More than
football training.
Coaching and teamwork
Learning how to work together, take responsibility and keep improving.
Education and life skills
Connecting sporting development with learning and personal growth.
A wider support system
At the academy, training is supported by nutrition and education.
A pathway in practiceFrom Anantapur
From Anantapur
to Oslo.
R. Shobha’s selection for India’s team at the 2017 Homeless World Cup shows where a first opportunity can lead.
Meet Shobha
