Welcome to the official FTBLRLIFE YouTube channel – where we tell the stories that matter in global football.
As an extension of our worldwide football community, this channel brings our mission to life through compelling content that celebrates the beautiful game's power to change lives. We're dedicated to breaking down economic and geographic barriers in football by showcasing grassroots development, amplifying underrepresented voices, and connecting the global football family.
Here you'll find interviews with game-changers, spotlights on remarkable academies, tactical insights, and stories of transformation from every corner of the football world. From Kenya to Kansas, Brazil to Barcelona, we're building bridges through the universal language of football.
Join us as we explore how Football Changes Lives through authentic storytelling that goes beyond the headlines to capture the true heart of the global game.
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Bernardo Gama: A Football Journey Across Continents
Meet Bernardo Gama, one of FTBLRLIFE's earliest community members whose journey spans from Belgium to Brazil. This talented young player's story showcases how our global football community connects and supports players worldwide.
After moving to Belgium with his father in 2016, Bernardo progressed from futsal to joining Belgian first division side OHL's youth setup. Returning to Brazil in 2022, he now trains with Coritiba FC's U15 team despite facing a significant challenge - a delayed growth development that gives him the physical stature of a much younger player.
Drawing strength from his Christian faith and family support, Bernardo continues to impress with his technical ability. When he needed guidance regarding potential agents, our team helped vet candidates through our global network - demonstrating how a football-focused community creates meaningful connections that wouldn't happen on general social media.
Bernardo's technical challenge videos, created with his father Francisco, have become community favorites. His Goal of the Month award early in our platform's history provided motivation that, according to his father, significantly boosted his development.
This is why we built FTBLRLIFE - to connect football people across borders and create opportunities that wouldn't otherwise exist.
Full Article here: shop.footballerlife.com/blogs/news/from-belgium-to…
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Igerera Soccer Academy in remote eastern Uganda has become the most-viewed profile in the FTBLRLIFE community despite limited local internet access. Founded in 2013 by John Mugabula, the academy serves 75 underprivileged children, emphasizing both football development and education. Their participation in a focused football community has driven 67% growth in just one year, with families from neighboring villages seeking opportunities for their children. This success story demonstrates how digital connectivity can reduce barriers in football, creating meaningful connections that transform lives in even the most isolated locations.
Read our blog post below:
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Organizing Grassroots Football: The Foundation for Change
In our latest blog post, we explore why organizing grassroots football must come before equipment, visibility before sponsorship, and community before resources.
While 90% of active players participate at the grassroots level, this segment remains fragmented and overlooked.
Our three-step approach addresses this challenge:
1️⃣ ORGANIZATION: Bringing players, coaches and academies into one focused community
2️⃣ VISIBILITY: Showcasing talent and programs to a global audience
3️⃣ SUPPORT: Creating sustainable resources and development pathways
This is why we built the FTBLRLIFE community platform and why we're launching this channel - to tell the stories that matter in grassroots football and create real change.
Read the full blog post (link in comments) and download our app to join the movement. Because when grassroots football thrives, lives change.
The blog post link is here:
shop.footballerlife.com/blogs/news/organizing-gras…
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Madira Soccer Assassins: Kenya's Groundbreaking Girls Team
Meet the Madira Soccer Assassins, a remarkable girls' team from western Kenya that's shattering barriers and making history. With players as young as 14 competing against professionals in Kenya's top women's league, they're proving age is just a number.
Founded in 2018 to provide opportunities in a region where girls face significant challenges, the team has already produced 20+ youth national team players and 5 World Cup participants. Their star player, Valerie Nekesa, even scored Kenya's first-ever World Cup goal!
This is just a glimpse of the inspiring stories we'll be sharing on our channel. Stay tuned for our full feature on the Madira Soccer Assassins and other grassroots heroes making a difference through football worldwide.
Blog post linked here:
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Turkana Warriors Soccer Academy: A Story of Hope and Resilience
Meet Coach Adams "Adeh" Ewoton and the remarkable Turkana Warriors Soccer Academy from one of Kenya's most remote regions. From captaining Kenya's U17 National Team to creating opportunities for 150+ young players, Coach Adeh's journey embodies our belief that #FootballChangesLives.
Without any outside support until now, he's built a program that includes 90 boys and 60 girls, while personally taking in 5 orphans to ensure they receive education and football training.
This is just a glimpse of the inspiring stories we'll be sharing on our channel. Stay tuned for our full feature on Coach Adeh and other grassroots heroes making a difference through football worldwide.
Blog Post Here: shop.footballerlife.com/blogs/news/from-national-t…
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