Euro Soccer Schools meshing respect and discipline to create leaders on and of the field
Junior Mwale and his qualified coaches conscious of being positive role models for their players.
The cosmopolitan fabric of our society allows for the exquisite weaving together of European pragmatism and focus with African flair and creativity.
Overlooking the Coronation Dam, Euro Soccer Schools (ESS) has a picturesque patch of earth to embrace the joys of the beautiful game. Based at Alma Mater International School, ESS have kicked off their new season under the brand-new local association, West Rand Soccer League. The first round of fixtures was played on 27 March, with ESS hosting XEleven Academy from Joe Slovo informal settlement.
Head coach Junior Mwale has high hopes for the season after impressive results in recent tournaments featuring the teams they will be squaring up to in coming weeks. While his U/11 and U/13 teams suffered a 2–0 and 3–0 defeat respectively, it was the more senior boys that secured the wins. The U/15 team romped to a 6–0 win, and the U/17s crushed their visitors 10–0.
When choosing a club, aspiring starts are spoiled for choice but every football club has its own culture which is a reflection of the leadership and ethos of the members. Creating an all-encompassing atmosphere of respect and discipline that surrounds the core of technical skills development is Junior’s overarching vision. “We are a family here and you always treat family with respect. We don’t argue with family,” said Junior.
Lindy Lindenberg has been bringing her three sons to ESS since their 2018 inception and religiously attends every game. “It really feels like home. All the kids are treated fairly and given equal opportunity to play. It is a safe and welcoming environment and I wouldn’t take my boys anywhere else,” said Lindy of the coaching set-up that has a zero tolerance toward foul language and abuse.
As with many clubs, not all players have returned so Junior is encouraging any parent to consider ESS should they wish to give their child a platform to learn the world’s most loved game in a safe, secure and stimulating bubble. Opinions on how to play the game vary, but regardless of whether you call it soccer or football, it makes the heart burst in exactly the same way.
