(told by Kutxinha – educator and football coach)
Suely is now 14 years old and has been part of the Education Center for many years. She loves playing football and has progressed through all age groups, starting in U7 and playing with the boys until U13.
She then moved on to the older girls and began training with adult women at the age of 14, as there were not enough players for the U17 team.
During a preparatory match for the regional championship, I substituted her in for the first time as a central defender. She was clearly very nervous and initially did not want to enter the field. She is a very quiet and shy girl.
Edza (16 years old), who was already playing as a central defender, noticed Suely’s nervousness and said to her:
“Suely, you don’t have to be afraid. Play like you always do, and if you make a mistake, I’ll be there to fix it.”
The two became a solid defensive pair and played the entire regional championship together. This allowed the team to qualify for the national championship, where Suely played every match from start to finish at just 14 years of age, receiving much praise from players of other teams.
(told by Kutxinha – educator and football coach) Ruan (8 years old) comes from the neighbouring village of Chão Bom.
(told by Kutxinha – educator and football coach) Adriel started school this year. In his first week, he already had a
(told by Kutxinha – educator and football coach) In one of the rooms at the Education Center, a human skeleton is pain
