Challenges of Young People
50% of students from low income homes missed at least 10% of school days & are 37% less likely to graduate from secondary school
62% of children from disadvantaged families experienced at least 3 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), traumatic events that take place in the early years.
Anxiety is the most common mental health problem experienced by young people in Singapore. About 1 in 4 reported having severe or extremely severe symptoms of anxiety.
Sports can Change Lives
Studies have shown that participation in team sports was associated with better mental health, fewer depressive symptoms and higher social connectedness – and that involvement in team sports was related to better mental health regardless of physical activity volume. By combining the most popular sport in the world with an impact focused, value-based coaching process and mentors, we aim to transform lives and help children be better prepared for the future.
If I had wanted my sons to just play football well, I would have chosen an academy that just focuses on skills. But we chose FootballPlus because I want my sons to learn much more than just football.
Daphne, parent
The Player Development Matrix aims to address the gaps faced by young people, especially disadvantaged children.
The Player Performance Matrix is our way of measuring impact amongst players in the Champions programme. It measures Football Skills, Academic progress as well as Values learning. We partner Borussia Dortmund (BVB) and adopted their technomotorical test to measure the players' performance against the German academy's database of standards. The test include stations assessing passing, speed, agility, dribbling and ball juggling
School, training and study time attendances plus report cards of the players are used to monitor academic progress of each 'Champion' so as to better support them in their learning journeys.
A 39-items ACT SG tool provide us with an understanding of the impact we are having through our values-based football curriculum.
Football Excellence
Our partnership with Borussia Dortmund (BVB); one of the top professional club in the world and an expert in youth football development helps gives opportunities to our coaches and players to learn from the best.
Academic Support
The Champions programme provides academic support & mentoring to our players so as to support them through the challenges they face as a young person.
Character Development
Our integrated skill and values curriculum helps give young players a strong foundation for success later in life.
Upcoming Event
Friendship Cup
Friendship Cup is a football charity fundraiser in collaboration with organising partners, FootballPlus and Teen Challenge and major sponsor, Rotary Club of Singapore. It aims to bring the private and public sector together to raise funds for the underserved communities in Singapore through a friendly football tournament.
Partner Us
Together, we can help children fulill their full potential as Champions on and off the field
As a Charity with IPC status, double the impact of every dollar you give through the Dollar Matching Grant.
Each donation also enjoys a 250% tax exemption
Volunteer your time as a Tutor, Coach, Coporate Partner
FootballPlus Stories
The community we serve are filled with journies of growth and transformation. See what they have to say
Featured in Berita Harian (Feb '24)
We want the children to have fun, in addition to receiving social assistance and help in school work. And I believe that a champion in sports will become a champion in life.
Tom Wolf, President of Rotary Club of Singapore 2024-2025, interview with Berita Harian
My coaches taught me team spirit, perseverance and determination. Coaches were patient and taught me even when I did something wrong.
Nithyanarayanan, interview with Tamil Murasu
I feel that football has made me a more resilient and brave person. Previously during PE lesson I will be afraid, but now I am willing to try sports that I was fearful of once, like Tchoukball.
Tan Xin Yi, Interview with Shin Min
