This festive season I want to appreciate my soccer mentee coach Omore for his achievent and dedication in nurturing soccer talent in the community level also known as grassroots soccer. Many successful soccer stars like Mariga, Wanyama, Oliech, Erico aka Mapake just to mention but a few came from a humble beginning, playing soccer in the dusty fields such as Drago, Depo, Red carpet, Drive inn and many others.
Coaches at the grassroots levels have been instrumental in nurturing our greatest talents despite the many challenges they face from lack of further professional training, adequate equipment and materials, lack of funds etc. Omore is the head coach of all Mathare North Rangers teams namely U10, U12, U14 and seniors.
He is one of my mentees in soccer after I delegated him with the role of handling the senior team in 2016 and so far so good.
Below is his achievement in 2019;
- U12 MYSA championship quarter finalist 2019
- Winner Mathare North Festive Season Soccer Tournament U12
- Winner flames tournament U12
- Winner Kariobangi tournament U12
- Mathare North Festive Season Soccer Tournament. Group stage Mathare North Rangers senior team.
- Mathare North MYSA league zonal champion U12.
- Smile tournament semi-finalist Umoja.
Omore aspires to get more professional coaching, learn some technical skill especially in repairing TV’s and cellphones. His team needs more support with soccer balls, conns, soccer boots, track suit and training bibs. Call to action Wilsen initiative (Wi) has been mobilizing for soccer equipment and materials for grassroots clubs like Mathare North Rangers. Even though we don’t have the budgets we continue to request well-wishers, institutions and individuals to join hands with us in realizing a vision where every child in the slum plays in a safe space, acquire the right gears for the game, receive training and coaching for both on/off the pitch.
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| Donate a new ball to my mentee coach Omore |
At Wilsen Initiative (Wi) we advocate for;
- Safe spaces for children while ensuring they receive quality education.
- Use soccer as a vehicle towards creating a vibrant society of role models and leaders.
- Empower young people to use their talent and skills for prosperity.
- We are looking at a model that connects both education, soccer, entrepreneurship and creative arts for the youth at an early age from 12 years.
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