Right to Dream

"The football industry is comfortable with attrition... We’re uncomfortable with the concept of attrition, as it means we have not fulfilled our duty to that kid." - Ian Yates, Head of Talent and Pathways. Dive deeper into our model and philosophy in this article, showcasing how we're building a global network of opportunity—from Ghana to Denmark, Egypt, and soon the U.S.—through football, character development, and education, creating pathways for young talent to thrive. #TalentDevelopment #FootballAcademy #NextGenTalent https://lnkd.in/d5jZt55D

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 🤝 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦'𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: Introducing Ben Garner, Our New International Academy Head Coach Ben Garner is now the head coach of our International Academy (IA) – a unique program, that brings together top talent from our academies, bridging the gap to professional football. It’s where grads like Ernest Nuamah and Simon Adingra honed their skills before hitting the world stage. 🏆Proven Track Record: Ben brings a wealth of experience from coaching at clubs like Crystal Palace, West Brom, and more. He also served as a long-term mentor in the Premier League's coach development program. 🚀Building on Legacy: Ben is ready to build on the incredible work of Djimi Traoré, who championed the importance of holistic development and helped shape the careers of many student-athletes who went on to play for FC Nordsjaelland and other professional clubs. 🤝Shared Vision: Ben isn't just about winning – he believes that winning is a result of the right processes, not the sole focus. He's all about building character, empowering young players, and creating a holistic environment for growth on and off the pitch. That’s the Right to Dream way! “If you create the right environment, recruit young players with potential, and combine this with high quality coaching, then you will produce not only good footballers but also good people.” – Ben Garner. 🌍 A Global Experience: Ben and our IA staff have already crafted a dynamic schedule packed with international matches in Europe, Africa, and Asia. This unique experience exposes players to diverse cultures and playing styles, preparing them for the demands of pro football and life beyond. 🗣️Flemming Pedersen, Right to Dream Group Technical Director: “Ben is a very experienced football coach with experience in developing players from academy into Premier League. Just what our IA players need.” #TalentDevelopment #FootballAcademy #NextGenTalent

Education is key to our student-athletes' journeys at Right to Dream.📚 We're proud to welcome our newest class in Egypt and are committed to continue empowering them through athletic development along with world-class education, with the support of Right to Dream Egypt's academy education partner, Egypt Education Platform.

Euro ✅ Copa América ✅ Now, it’s time for the next generation 🔜 While some of the world’s best battled it out, our Right to Dream U16s were preparing for their debut journey at Gothia Cup 🇸🇪– the world's largest and most international youth football tournament. And today, they step onto the same pitches that helped launch the careers of talents like Ernest Nuamah and Simon Adingra, ready to forge their own path. ✨ 🏆 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘀: Sure, we've been crowned Gothia Cup champions seven times. But this is about more than winning. We prioritize growth and empowerment. And Gothia offers a chance for these young talents to push their limits, embrace new experiences, and become the best versions of themselves. 💪 🧠 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁 - 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿: As our coach, Benjamin Ajslev, puts it: "There are high expectations, but for me, it will always be about development. A growth mindset allows them to go into that state of being willing to learn.” 🌱 🤝 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗱 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀: This tournament isn't just about individual brilliance – it's about the power of the collective. It's a moment where our global community – players, coaches, staff, and fans from Ghana to Denmark to Egypt to the US and beyond – come together to support the next gen. A chance to forge unbreakable bonds and connect with the wider community. 🌟 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹: These young student-athletes are the next generation of talent. They are the future. And we can't wait to see them continue to unlock their full potential.

Right to Dream Egypt's First-Ever Graduating Class! 🚀 Empowering young talents to reach their full potential and chart their own paths is at the heart of what we do. ❤️ And the graduation of our first-ever class of student-athletes from the Egypt Academy is a milestone that echoes this commitment. 🎓🇪🇬 These four graduates - each with unique aspirations - reflect the diversity of the talent we nurture. 📚 Khalaf & Mazen are off to top US 🇺🇸 schools, blending academics with their passion for football. ⚽️Marwan & Nasser are ready to take their game to the next level at our International Academy. It's a moment that reflects the impact that opportunity and a shared commitment to excellence can have on young lives. But the impact doesn’t stop here. It ripples through communities, inspiring the next generation to dream big. ✨ Just like Right to Dream alumni Simon Adingra, who went from our International Academy to Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, or Ousseni Bouda balancing pro football with a Stanford University degree, or Joy Okonye crushing it on & off the field at Brown University.��� As Mohammed Wasfy, CEO of Right to Dream Egypt, puts it: “Right to Dream is transforming Egypt's football landscape. We’re confident these graduates will travel, learn, and achieve great things and return to support and give back to their communities and country, and that's the true heart of our mission." 🎙️ We're proud to be part of their journey, but we're even more excited about the future we're building together. 🌟

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Our 2023/24 Season Recap ⏪ From domestic doubles to academy breakthroughs, this season has been one for the books for the Right to Dream community. 💪 A particular highlight: 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀. 🌟 From Denmark 🇩🇰 to Egypt 🇪🇬, FC Nordsjaelland and TUT FC women’s teams secured the domestic doubles, lifting league & cup titles in both countries! 🏆🏆 Now, they’re set for the Women's Champions League qualifiers in Europe and Africa. 🌍 But it’s more than trophies. 🏅 It’s a testament to our talent development model. 📈 A model that empowers the next generation to reach their full potential.✨ A model that's building a sustainable future for women's football from the ground up.🌱 And our young academy girls are proof the future is even brighter.  👧✨ FCN Girls Academy won titles at every level, while young talents in Ghana & Egypt academies showcased the immense potential & depth of talent we're continuously nurturing. ⚽ As our Chairman, Sir Mohamed Mansour, puts it, “We are particularly proud of the strides we've made in women's football demonstrating the profound impact of investing in young female talent and providing the resources and opportunities necessary for them to thrive.” 🎙️ Our men’s squads are also leveling up!🔝 With academy talent shining at FCN & TUT FC securing promotion to Egypt’s Second Division (B), they’re setting new standards for excellence. 📈 And we’re not stopping here. With San Diego FC starting their journey in the Major League Soccer next year, we’re excited to be extending our reach and impact, creating even more opportunities for the next generation of talent to pursue their dreams on the world stage. 🌍⚽ 🇬🇭🇩🇰🇪🇬🇺🇸

FC Nordsjaelland Women Are Domestic Double Champs! 🏆🏆 First-ever league title? ✅ UEFA Women’s Champions League Qualification? ✅ Now, the Danish Cup? ✅ But this isn't just about winning. It's about 𝐇𝐎𝐖 we win. It’s academy grads Emilia Asgeirsdottir (19) & Alma Aagaard (18) scoring both goals in the cup final. ⚽ It’s 50% of this championship squad being developed from our own academy talent. This win is proof that our philosophy 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴. 👌 A testament that investing in women’s football & young female talent 𝘱𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘰𝘧𝘧. That's why we’re committed to building a global network of empowered female talent. From girls' academies in Ghana, Egypt & Denmark, to pro teams in Denmark & Egypt and programs like Coaching Queens, we're proving that when you create opportunities for women in football, the possibilities are endless. The future of women's football is bright, and at Right to Dream, we’re proud to be part of this exciting journey. 🌟

Did you know only 12 out of 32 coaches at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup™ were women? And only ONE of the 12 was African. 🌍 This disparity is exactly why we need programs like 'Coaching Queens'.👑 Launched in Ghana 🇬🇭 last year, 'Coaching Queens' - a collaboration between Right to Dream, The Powerhouse Project and Nike - empowered SIX women to level up their coaching careers through three months of hands - on training and mentorship. Now in its second edition, we’re expanding to Egypt. 🇪🇬 Doubling down on our commitment, we’re offering 12 aspiring female coaches from Ghana & Egypt a fully funded Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) D Licence coaching qualification, world-class training, and a powerful network of support. 🤝 The move aligns with our commitment to nurturing talent at every level and creating opportunities for more women in the game. 🙌 As our 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧, 𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫, puts it: “We are committed to growing the women’s game at every level, from our academies in Africa, Europe and America, to our women’s teams in Egypt and Denmark, and to the next generation of football coaches.” 🗣️ Applications for the 'Coaching Queens' are now open! Program runs from November 2024 to February 2025. Learn more 👇 & join us in building a brighter future for women in football! ⚽ https://lnkd.in/dze6FCGK

Did you know only 12 out of 32 coaches at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup™ were women? And only ONE of the 12 was African. 🌍 This disparity is exactly why we need programs like 'Coaching Queens'.👑 Launched in Ghana 🇬🇭 last year, 'Coaching Queens' - a collaboration between Right to Dream, The Powerhouse Project and Nike - empowered SIX women to level up their coaching careers through three months of hands - on training and mentorship. Now in its second edition, we’re expanding to Egypt. 🇪🇬 Doubling down on our commitment, we’re offering 12 aspiring female coaches from Ghana & Egypt a fully funded Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) D Licence coaching qualification, world-class training, and a powerful network of support. 🤝 The move aligns with our commitment to nurturing talent at every level and creating opportunities for more women in the game. 🙌 As our 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧, 𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫, puts it: “We are committed to growing the women’s game at every level, from our academies in Africa, Europe and America, to our women’s teams in Egypt and Denmark, and to the next generation of football coaches.” 🗣️ Applications for the 'Coaching Queens' are now open! Program runs from November 2024 to February 2025. Learn more 👇 & join us in building a brighter future for women in football! ⚽ https://lnkd.in/dze6FCGK

Champions League Winner🏆 Premier League Icon✨ Now, a mentor & coach shaping young talent at FC Nordsjaelland⚽️ That's 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐧. 🔥 Imagine the impact of having this football legend guide your journey. 🤯 At Right to Dream, we see this impact every day. 🙌 Essien embodies our mission to develop well-rounded individuals with strong characters, not just skilled players. 🤝 He’s been there, done that – the highs, the lows, the resilience it takes to succeed. His down-to-earth nature, combined with his legendary career, creates a unique bond with the players. He teaches humility, resilience & the importance of staying true to yourself no matter what. 💪 "𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧...𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐧'𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲." - 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐧. And this is what makes him one of the many incredible people in our community who make it all possible. 💯 And while he’s an individual player coach at FC Nordsjælland, his impact ripples across the entire community, inspiring young student-athletes across Ghana, Denmark, and Egypt. 🌍 Watch the video below to experience the Essien effect in action - a reminder of what's possible when legends invest in the future. 🎥