Roaring with Potential: Discover the Surabaya European School (SES) Tiger Football Academy
In Surabaya’s lively sports scene, the Surabaya European School (SES) Tiger Football Academy shines as a beacon for young, aspiring footballers. It’s more than just an after-school club; it’s a key part of SES’s focus on helping students grow in all areas. The academy offers a supportive yet challenging place where students can develop their football skills and learn proper life lessons, all while proudly representing the school.
The SES Tiger Football Academy welcomes students of all ages and abilities within the school and local community, building a proper love for football from the early years right through to secondary school. The academy’s approach goes beyond simply teaching how to play football. It’s about building strong teamwork, self-discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship – values that are right at the heart of the SES way of doing things.
A Well-Rounded Approach to Football Development:
The coaching at the SES Tiger Football Academy is designed to cover all aspects of the game:
- Improving Skills: Through age-appropriate drills and exercises, students develop their basic football skills like passing, dribbling, shooting, tackling, and understanding their position on the pitch. The academy aims to give each player a solid technical base.
- Understanding Tactics: As players get more experienced, the academy introduces them to game plans, formations, and the importance of working together to achieve team goals.
- Getting Physically Fit: Because football demands a lot physically, the academy includes fitness training to improve players’ speed, agility, strength, and stamina, making sure they are ready for the demands of the game.
- Building Mental Strength: The academy knows that mental toughness is crucial in football. Coaches work on building players’ confidence, ability to bounce back from setbacks, and positive attitude towards getting better.
- Playing Fair and with Respect: In line with SES’s core values, the Tiger Football Academy stresses the importance of respecting opponents, referees, and the spirit of the game. Fair play and ethical behaviour are non-negotiable in the academy’s culture.
More Than Just a Game: Learning Proper Life Lessons:
Being part of the SES Tiger Football Academy offers students benefits that go far beyond the football pitch:
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Football is a team sport, and the academy provides many chances for students to learn how to work together, communicate properly, and aim for a shared goal.
- Discipline and Commitment: Regular training and matches teach young players discipline and responsibility, showing them the value of dedication and sticking with things.
- Leadership and Taking Responsibility: As players develop and take on different roles within their teams, they learn to lead and take responsibility for their actions and their teammates.
- Resilience and Overcoming Challenges: The ups and downs of competitive football teach students how to be resilient, helping them to recover from disappointments and learn from both wins and losses.
- Physical and Mental Well-being: Regular physical activity through football promotes a healthy lifestyle and contributes to students’ overall physical and mental health.
Success Both On and Off the Field:
While the main focus is on development and enjoyment, the SES Tiger Football Academy has also seen significant success in local and regional junior leagues and tournaments. These achievements show the hard work of the players, the dedication of the coaching staff, and the supportive environment created by the academy and the wider SES community.
The SES Tiger Football Academy is more than just a football programme; it’s a key part of the school’s commitment to helping students grow into well-rounded individuals. By providing opportunities for athletic development alongside the teaching of proper good values, the academy empowers its students to become not only skilled footballers but also responsible, resilient, and collaborative young adults who are ready to succeed with confidence in all aspects of their lives. As the academy continues to grow and inspire, it remains a source of pride for the entire Surabaya European School community.
