Completed a cycle of lessons at one of the three project centers UEFA Playmakers in Rivne Oblast — in the village of Goshcha. The lessons of this project, implemented by the Ukrainian Football Association and Rivne Regional Football Association, are held at the local DYSH (trainer – Yurii Roman).

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Natalia P., mother of one of the youngest participants, states: "I really like that my daughter is playing football as it is a useful and interesting thing. She has become more responsible, attentive, and learns to work in a team. I see how she eagerly rushes to training, and this is my biggest reward."

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Here is what her daughter says: "I love going to football, I love the training sessions with Disney movies. It's very interesting and fun. Our trainer always explains everything so that it makes sense, and the trainings go great. I like playing together with my friends as we support each other and cheer for every goal. For me, football is a real adventure, just like in cartoons!"

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The goals of the UEFA Playmakers program, implemented by the Ukrainian Football Association:

• to familiarize girls with football, creating an environment focused on fun, friends, and football;
• to introduce a new individualized coaching approach that uses imagination (inspired by Disney stories and characters) as a tool for training and acquiring football playing skills;
• to improve life skills of girls, basic movement skills, and teach the fundamentals of football to foster lifelong love for the sport.