FC Goa, Forca Goa Foundation launch soccer programme for kids

Professional football franchise FC Goa, in association with the Forca Goa Foundation, is launching a programme for kids.

The programme, FC Goa Soccer Schools, will be launched on April 20.

This specially-curated programme aims to help the development of the sport in Goa and provide opportunity to more children to take up the game, the club said.

The schools will run for a period of one month - from April 20 to May 20 - for children aged between 8 and 14.

FC Goa Head of Youth Development Derrick Pereira has curated a special coaching plan for the programme which aims to develop the technical ability of children interested in playing the sport.

Participants will also have the opportunity to interact with players of the FC Goa squad, in addition to taking home FC Goa branded footballs and customised school kits.

The programme will run from two venues in the state