description
She Plays Football is a program that aims to develop the athletic and technical capacities of young female athletes through coaching centered around health, self-awareness and inclusivity, as well as provide high quality professional training to young Moroccan female coaches.
​Being the most popular sport in the world, football offers young girls an opportunity to reach their potential, build confidence and make positive change in society. We believe in using the power of Football to empower the next generation of skilled, confident and empathetic female Moroccan leaders.
We use Football in this program as a tool to teach young girls important life skills, leadership and emotional intelligence in addition to values of teamwork, empathy and resilience. These skills are paired with technical and tactical football skills within a safe space where girls can embrace their passion for football and be recognized and appreciated for their talents.
objectives
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Increasing the number of girls and women playing regular Football on Morocco territory, especially in remote areas.
Creating a society that promotes gender equality in terms of opportunities and responsibilities, but also in terms of access and practice of sport.
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Allow girls and women to have the opportunity to develop their abilities and self-confidence as players or coaches.
past editions
she plays football 2021
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The first edition of She Plays Football was broken down to 3 phases.
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“Training of Trainers” phase: the selected coaches had mental and physical preparation sessions and participated in a training program creation workshop, all under the technical supervision of Kelly Lindsey, Director of Women’s Football at the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF). They also attended an online session with Jill Ellis, two-time FIFA World Cup Champion as the head coach of the United States Women’s National Team, where she shared her journey and preparations with her team ahead of their World Cup win.
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Regional stations: The three regional stations took place in Benslimane, El Jadida, and Khouribga, and included leadership, self-development, and football technique training.
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The National Festival: The main event of the program, the national camp, was marked by the executive precedence of the football legend Jill Ellis, who also led live training sessions with the participants of the program as well as shared best practices with the Moroccan young female players. It was a great opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the program and shed light on women’s football on a national level.
she plays football 2021
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The first edition of She Plays Football was broken down to 3 phases.
-
“Training of Trainers” phase: the selected coaches had mental and physical preparation sessions and participated in a training program creation workshop, all under the technical supervision of Kelly Lindsey, Director of Women’s Football at the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF). They also attended an online session with Jill Ellis, two-time FIFA World Cup Champion as the head coach of the United States Women’s National Team, where she shared her journey and preparations with her team ahead of their World Cup win.
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Regional stations: The three regional stations took place in Benslimane, El Jadida, and Khouribga, and included leadership, self-development, and football technique training.
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The National Festival: The main event of the program, the national camp, was marked by the executive precedence of the football legend Jill Ellis, who also led live training sessions with the participants of the program as well as shared best practices with the Moroccan young female players. It was a great opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the program and shed light on women’s football on a national level.
she plays football 2022
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The caravan traveled all around Morocco to offer several quality training sessions, focused on football and coaching for 16 female coaches. More than 600 girls benefited from training in personal development, leadership, feminine hygiene, gender-equality and more. The program also included a tournament with regional qualifying phases to select the best teams from several regions, which competed during the National Festival of Women’s Football held in El Mansouria.