Program
POSITIVE SOCCER PROGRAM
Our innovative Positive Soccer Program for boys and girls (5-17 years of age) is designed and developed to support and inspire a healthy body and positive mind-set in children and young adults. This program is based on wellbeing science and is aimed to help children and young adults build their soccer skills whilst building a positive mindset that will teach them life skills to help them in their personal and school lives.
This soccer-based program entails exercises, games and infuses wellbeing activities designed to improve the participants’ fitness and skills, build a positive mindset, develop their confidence and self-efficacy, create meaningful relationships and foster their sense of belonging in the community.
The program has been carefully designed to ensure every session is building on your child’s skills and wellbeing. Research shows that it’s vital for children to be active every day not just for their physical health, but for their mental and emotional wellbeing, too. Research from the US suggests that executive function and brain health, both essential for academic performance, are enhanced by physical activity and aerobic fitness.
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OUR APPROACH
A HOLISTIC APPROACH
Contemporary thinking and evidence from positive psychology are central to the One Ball program. Our program is age-appropriate, and we have used the best evidence to guide the development of several resources that help us in our work.
Our younger participants (aged five to nine) have benefited from many positive affirmations from their peers and coaches. Where possible, we engage friends, family members and carers in these activities. At the end of each practice, participants reflect on the strengths they demonstrated. Activities like this encourage children to consider their strengths and understand their capabilities on and off the pitch.
CHARACTER STRENGTHS
Our older participants (aged ten to seventeen) take a closer look at their character strengths using a tailor-made set of character strength cards. Evidence suggests that a strong focus on character strengths can improve your relationships, enhance health and overall wellbeing and help to buffer against or manage and overcome problems. Moving forward, we will be introducing an online survey where young people can complete questions and be given information on their character strengths. Participants can reflect on their strengths with their coaches, and many choose to share the results with other important people in their life.
OUR Locations
PORT MELBOURNE
MURPHY RESERVE
MAIDSTONE
DOBSON RESERVE
CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE SECONDARY COLLEGE
Great Reason to "Join Now"
community-focused, not for profit program
discover your character strengths
build mental health wellbeing
learn soccer skills and teamwork
safe, inclusive and fun environment
coached by former young Socceroo and professional footballer Kamal Ibrahim
affordable prices for every family
WHAT OUR PARENTS SAY
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mickael arminana
This is an amazing program wirh amazing people!the kids are learning so many soccer skills and life values. The program also developp the self confidence
I highly recommend
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Henry Clayton
So lucky to be part of this AWESOME program that builds community spirit, self confidence, and sportsmanship. My son's favourite activity!
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Claudia RJ
I love it! My children really enjoy going to play soccer at One Ball, an excellent place to share and have fun while
learning soccer
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Sebastián Ruiz Romo
The place to be in the area to build community. For kids to have fun and play some soccer in a very friendly environment. Love it. We need more places like this.
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Louise Pearlgood
One Ball is a wonderful organisation which has taught my son soccer skills as well as self love, resilience and wellbeing. He enjoys learning how to be a team mate with his friends. We enjoy the family days and events they organise too. Thanks for everything,
Leo and Lou
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Claire Silver
The team at oneball provide an incredibly supportive, positive coaching experience while teaching the skills and values to help kids develop. Can't rate the team highly enough!
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Thi Thu PHẠM
Best soccer club in Melbourne, the coaches are amazing, very passionate, patient and dedicated! They teach them technical skills, but as well as good values in sport such as teamwork, courage, kindness... it's the best program if your kids want to play soccer! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!
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zeyneb ibrahim
One ball is am amazing place for kids to practice playing soccer. The community is super friendly and helpful. My child Abdella has been playing here since the very start. The middl3 one joined a while ago and the youngest one recently. I reccomenef it for everyone who enjoys playing a friendly game of soccer. The organisations are on point and can't wait for more!!
Zeyneb
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Beshir Mahmued
Excellent inclusive community soccer program with dedicated coaches promoting teamwork, compassion and resilience. Both of my children love it and I couldn't recommend it more highly!
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Sue Black
The one ball team are amazing. This is a beautiful community spirited club and not for profit. The coaches are great, the kids learn. skills for football and life. Lovely, respectful, fun times! Can't wait for next season. Thanks one ball team
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NK
My 12 year old has been playing at One Ball camp at Port Melbourne and the program has helped him develop confidence in the game and taught him some great skills. Kamal is wonderful and has always tried to make the program get better each year by introducing new things. Highly recommend to join the One Ball Soccer Program.
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Munir Azizullah
Best soccer club for kids, all the team put in full effort. Top class training and social experience. Highly
recommended club for kids!
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Magdaline Pothitos
One ball has been the best addition to our sons love for the wonderful game of football! It is run by such a wonderful group of people who ensure the right values are taught and shared with our kids. A great way to also be involved in our community. We highly recommend this program to all of our friends and families that live locally
