Contact
- FOOTBALL IS MORE Foundation, Im Rossfeld 32, PO Box 231, 9494 Schaan, Liechtenstein
- T +423 230 05 50 • info@footballismore.org • footballismore.org
- Project lead: Cengiz Biçer, Project Manager, c.bicer@footballismore.org, +41 78 321 12 06
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Inclusive weekly trainingAugust 2024 – July 2027Schaan, Liechtenstein
Kicking with Heart – HPZ Liechtenstein
Weekly 90-minute sport and football sessions for children at the Heilpädagogisches Zentrum Schaan, co-created with teachers and parents.
Project Impact
Impact at a glance
20
Weekly participants
40
Sessions per school year
90 minutes
Session duration
CHF 5,000
Raised
CHF 38,000
Goal
13% funded
What your support funds
Specialist FOOTBALL IS MORE coaches design adaptive 90-minute sessions that strengthen gross motor skills, confidence, and social interaction for children and young people aged 4–18 with diverse disabilities.
Each training cycle is co-created with HPZ teachers, therapists, and parents so that classroom goals carry onto the pitch, and the pitch unlocks new independence at home and in the community.
Who benefits
Who benefits from this project
People with disabilities
Coaches and clubs
Club members and officials
Families and relatives
A structured three-year roadmap, running through July 2027, introduces progressively challenging drills, playful competition, and inclusive matchdays that prepare participants to join mainstream or mixed-ability clubs.
Continuous monitoring captures learner voice, teacher reflections, and parent feedback so every season plays back into the curriculum and keeps satisfaction above 80% while demand and retention grow.
Project dossier
Project brief: Kicken mit Herz – HPZ Schaan
Sport and football activities at the Heilpädagogisches Zentrum Schaan for children and young people with disabilities, co-created with HPZ, teachers, and parents.
Programme at a glance
- Weekly 90-minute sport and football sessions for 20 children and young people (ages 4–18).
- Around 40 sessions per school year; adaptive drills, motor development, and social skills.
- Inclusive events like Special Adventure Camp Liechtenstein and pathways into local clubs.
Learning and social goals
- Teamwork, empathy, self-confidence, and conflict resolution through joint training.
- Communication skills and responsibility; tolerance and acceptance across mixed-ability teams.
- Solidarity through peer support, mentoring, and active parent involvement.
Monitoring & evaluation
- 80% satisfaction with content and delivery.
- 70% demand/retention: participants re-enrol the following year.
- 10%+ transition into clubs or regular sport thanks to programme effects.
- Methods: surveys for teachers, parents, and learners; annual programme updates.
Team & expertise
- Prof. Dr. Jürgen Buschmann – Sport pedagogy, curriculum, and evaluation.
- Cengiz Biçer – Inclusive coaching and programme leadership.
- Fritz Quien – Inclusive football coaching (DFB A licence).
- Brenda Sieber – Fundraising strategy and donor relations.
Social media
- Facebook • LinkedIn • Instagram • YouTube – scan the HPZ dossier QR codes to follow updates.
Roadmap 2024 – 2027
Project development
Jan 2024 – Jul 2024
Multidisciplinary experts co-created the training curriculum, motor-skills modules, and evaluation framework together with HPZ teachers and therapists.
Special Adventure Camp Liechtenstein
May 2025
A selected HPZ squad tested inclusive matchday formats at the Special Adventure Camp to exchange practice with international mixed-ability teams.
School year delivery 2024/25
Aug 2024 – Jul 2025
40 on-campus training sessions blend motor drills, social coaching, and reflective exercises supported by HPZ staff and FIM mentors.
School year delivery 2025/26
Aug 2025 – Jul 2026
Scale successful units, welcome new learners, and embed transition pathways into community clubs through buddy mentors.
School year delivery 2026/27
Aug 2026 – Jul 2027
Sustain inclusive football as a staple of HPZ life with advanced technical modules, leadership roles for alumni, and parent-facing workshops.
Documentation & evaluation loop
Ongoing
Annual surveys, learner diaries, and review sprints capture satisfaction, demand, and long-term sport participation to guide programme updates.
How we measure success
Annual evaluation cycles keep the programme responsive to each learner while giving donors and partners clear indicators of progress.
Programme satisfaction
80%
Families, teachers, and learners rate session quality, perceived progress, and the joy factor at the end of each school year.
Season retention
70%
The majority of young people re-register for the next programme cycle, showing demand and trust in the training journey.
Active club pathways
10%
Participants progress into inclusive sport environments or mainstream clubs with ongoing mentoring from the FIM coaching team.
Evaluation toolkit
- Post-season surveys for teachers and therapists
- Parent reflections captured through guided interviews
- Learner voice diaries focused on confidence and wellbeing
- Annual curriculum sprints to adapt drills and equipment
Weekly training arc
Every block follows a rhythm that connects physical literacy with social and emotional learning, ensuring that progress on the pitch transfers into daily life.
Motor skill modules
Warm-up pathways
Accessible movement circuits that prime balance, coordination, and mobility for all abilities.
Technique studio
Small-group ball mastery sessions that adapt equipment, pacing, and support so everyone can succeed.
Creative passing grids
Cooperative passing games that encourage communication, positioning, and rhythm.
Confidence dribbling
Obstacle courses and storytelling challenges that reward experimentation and agility.
Finishing playground
Goal-scoring stations with tactile targets to sharpen accuracy and celebrate progress.
Defence & transition
Playful game scenarios that teach spatial awareness, safe contact, and team balance.
Social & emotional learning
Teamwork
Learners plan, play, and review together to build trust and shared responsibility.
Empathy
Reflection prompts help participants recognise emotions and support peers on and off the pitch.
Self-belief
Celebration rituals and individual challenges grow personal confidence and resilience.
Conflict resolution
Sporting disagreements become teachable moments for dialogue and constructive solutions.
Communication
Assistive tools and visual cues empower every voice during drills and matchplay.
Responsibility
Young leaders take on equipment, warm-up, or mentoring roles to practise ownership.
Tolerance & acceptance
Mixed-ability squads model diversity, challenging stereotypes and building compassion.
Solidarity
Peer-to-peer support networks ensure no child trains or travels alone.
The team behind the sessions
Expert coaches, researchers, and community managers combine elite football knowledge with pedagogy, safeguarding, and family support.
Expert coach & researcher
Prof. Dr. Jürgen Buschmann
Brings sport pedagogy, curriculum design, and evidence-based evaluation from the German Sport University Cologne.
Project Manager, FOOTBALL IS MORE
Cengiz Biçer
Leads inclusive coaching delivery, mentor coordination, and family liaison across Liechtenstein.
Inclusive football specialist
Fritz Quien
Transfers elite learnings from VfB Stuttgart and the German national team for athletes with disabilities.
Fundraising Manager
Brenda Sieber
Drives fundraising strategy, donor relations, and partnership development for inclusive sport programmes.
Contact
Cengiz Biçer
Project Manager, FOOTBALL IS MORE Foundation
FOOTBALL IS MORE Foundation
Im Rossfeld 32, P.O. Box 231, 9494 Schaan, Liechtenstein
Tel: +41 78 321 12 06
Email: c.bicer@footballismore.org
Website: https://www.footballismore.org
Partner invitation
Support the next chapter by funding coaching hours, adaptive equipment, or travel grants for inclusive club placements. We will craft a tailored activation with you and share evidence from every evaluation cycle.
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