Little kickers in Liesing: football school with heart and sustainability!

There's something happening in Liesing for the littlest football fans: the newly founded football school “Green Little Feet” is completely dedicated to helping children grow up in sports. Since the beginning of 2023, we have been training with a lot of passion here in the Soccer Center at Altmannsdorfer Straße 182a. The target group is the very little ones between the ages of three and six, who find their place here in the so-called “football kindergarten”. Trainer Tobias Lontzen emphasizes the advantages of small training groups, where the focus is on a maximum of five children. The close contact not only enables intensive care, but also targeted attention to the individual needs of each child.

The trainers offer exciting sessions two to three times a week in which the young kickers not only learn basic techniques, but can also gain experience through tournaments and friendly games with club teams. Particular attention is paid not only to the sporting aspect, but also to sustainability. A tree is planted in Lower Austria for every child who trains at the soccer school. In addition, the jerseys are made from sustainable materials, which underlines the environmentally conscious focus of the program. Social responsibility is also very important; The commitment to a good cause is demonstrated in the form of collection campaigns for children's cancer aid.

Health through sport

The Green Little Feet initiative is part of a broader movement that promotes positive growth through sport. The DFL Foundation and Bundesliga clubs demonstrate how important it is to integrate physical activities into the everyday lives of children and young people. The programs aim not only to strengthen physical fitness, but also to promote psychosocial skills and social interactions, such as scP07 reported. Sport at a young age can create the basis for a healthy lifestyle in the long term and reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases, according to the findings of the WHO.

Sports clubs play a crucial role in promoting health and help create a healthy living environment. A new WHO guide from the HEPA Europe Initiative supports sports clubs in actively contributing to improving quality of life. It offers practical tools for evaluating and improving the club environment and promotes the involvement of all members in decision-making processes. This is viewed as a strategic investment in the health of the community, so Green Little Feet activities also make a valuable contribution to this larger whole.

Value for money and commitment

The training units are available for 25 euros per unit, with discounts in the form of a stamp pass. Those interested can even “try it out” for free to get a first impression of what’s on offer. With these affordable prices and a well-thought-out concept for integrating sustainability and social responsibility, it shows that “Green Little Feet” has a good hand - not only in promoting the talents of tomorrow, but also in its commitment to a healthy and environmentally conscious future.

Overall, it can be seen that Liesing not only ensures the sporting education of the youngest, but also works hand in hand with regard to health and social responsibility. This is where the foundation for the “kickers of tomorrow” is laid – and all of this with a sustainable approach that takes both children and the environment into account.