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IMPACT
The TEAM project is expected to spark a long-term cultural shift in how mental health is approached within youth football environments. By targeting athletes, coaches, families, and football organizations, TEAM promotes a more supportive and open sporting culture, where mental well-being is considered just as important as physical fitness. This change in mindset will contribute to healthier developmental pathways for young players across Europe.
Beyond football, TEAM’s model can inspire similar approaches in other youth sports and educational settings. The project’s tools and insights are designed to be transferable and scalable, offering a foundation for broader conversations around mental health and stigma in youth development. By creating materials grounded in real-world data and community engagement, TEAM lays the groundwork for sustainable change across sectors.
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MISSION
To break the silence and stigma around mental health in youth football through research, education, and action. TEAM empowers youth football players, coaches, staff, and families to recognise, respond to, and support mental well-being on and off the field.
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Explore the mental health challenges and contributing risk factors experienced by young football players.
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Measure the level of understanding and awareness of mental health among athletes, coaches, and staff.
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Create a practical, Europe-wide Handbook of Good Practices to support mental well-being in youth football.
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Empower key stakeholders through targeted training sessions, educational resources, and awareness campaigns.
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PLAN
WP1 – Project Management and Coordination
This work package ensures the TEAM project runs smoothly from start to finish. It involves setting up the management structure, coordinating partner activities, overseeing financial and administrative tasks, and maintaining internal communication. It also includes quality assurance and risk management to make sure every deliverable is completed on time and to a high standard.