Weekly 90-minute sport and football sessions for children at the Heilpädagogisches Zentrum Schaan, co-created with teachers and parents.
20
Weekly participants
40
Sessions per school year
90 minutes
Session duration
CHF 5,000
Raised
CHF 38,000
Goal
13% funded
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.
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.
Sport and football activities at the Heilpädagogisches Zentrum Schaan for children and young people with disabilities, co-created with HPZ, teachers, and parents.
Jan 2024 – Jul 2024
Multidisciplinary experts co-created the training curriculum, motor-skills modules, and evaluation framework together with HPZ teachers and therapists.
May 2025
A selected HPZ squad tested inclusive matchday formats at the Special Adventure Camp to exchange practice with international mixed-ability teams.
Aug 2024 – Jul 2025
40 on-campus training sessions blend motor drills, social coaching, and reflective exercises supported by HPZ staff and FIM mentors.
Aug 2025 – Jul 2026
Scale successful units, welcome new learners, and embed transition pathways into community clubs through buddy mentors.
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.
Ongoing
Annual surveys, learner diaries, and review sprints capture satisfaction, demand, and long-term sport participation to guide programme updates.
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
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.
Expert coaches, researchers, and community managers combine elite football knowledge with pedagogy, safeguarding, and family support.
Expert coach & researcher
Brings sport pedagogy, curriculum design, and evidence-based evaluation from the German Sport University Cologne.
Senior Project Manager, FOOTBALL IS MORE
Leads inclusive coaching delivery, mentor coordination, and family liaison across Liechtenstein.
Inclusive football specialist
Transfers elite learnings from VfB Stuttgart and the German national team for athletes with disabilities.
Media & Fundraising Manager
Documents impact stories, supports evaluation, and connects partners with programme milestones.
Contact
Senior 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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