70 Norwegian kids enjoy weekend of FCK Training at Ullern Fotball
Seventy boys and girls enjoyed a weekend of F.C. Copenhagen Youth Football last month when the club's coaches visited Ullern Fotball in Oslo.
It was an action-packed weekend on 19-20 September as coaches from both clubs had the opportunity to learn from one another while educating 70 Norwegian children.
The kids participated in two training sessions on both Saturday and Sunday, with a focus on maintaining a high level of activity and intensity, and, above all, on the joy of the game.
The aim was for the children to get plenty of touches on the ball and stay active, all while having fun. They certainly did; the children were happy and engaged from the first session to the last. At the end of the weekend, everyone went home with FCK training gear.
"The most important thing for us is that the children have fun, develop their skills, and go home with a smile on their faces. We saw plenty of that in Oslo," said Anders Lange, Head of F.C. Copenhagen Youth Football.
"We want to give as many children as possible access to quality youth football and create fun football experiences. FCK Training enables us to take our approach to youth football into new environments, including beyond Denmark's borders."
A weekend the children will remember
At Ullern, there is no doubt that the weekend made a lasting impression on the young players.
"It was a fantastic experience for the 70 children. They were thrilled to train with FCK's coaches, and the overall setting and the kit package made the weekend extra special," said Magne Aarvik, Sporting Director at Ullern.
"With two training sessions a day, the children got plenty of football, and you could see how much they enjoyed it."
Knowledge sharing between two clubs
In addition to the training, there was also time for professional exchange between F.C. Copenhagen's coaches and the coaches from Ullern. Discussions covered topics such as training drills, structure, and childrens' development.
"For our coaches, it is incredibly valuable to gain new ideas and inspiration, and to see FCK's approach to youth football in practice," added Magne.
"It wasn't just a training weekend; it was also about knowledge sharing between two clubs, which fosters learning for both the children and the coaches."
That combination is precisely the point of the visit, explains Anders: "We want to share our experiences and methods with local clubs and coaches. The visit to Ullern brings it all together: a great experience for the children, combined with coach development and knowledge sharing.
"We have an ambition to extend the reach of F.C. Copenhagen and our youth football beyond the country's borders, and the weekend in Oslo is a great example of what that can look like."