What happens when you support girls in sport? This.
On the eve of Female Football Week, we want to take a moment to thank everyone in our community who helps girls of all ages to play. You may be helping them in more ways than you realise!
Here at Alamein FC, we see every week how much sport can offer young girls, not just in terms of fitness or competition, but in the quieter, more lasting ways. A bit more confidence. A growing sense of resilience. Friendships that stick.
When we support girls in sport, whether as coaches, family members, volunteers, or sponsors, the impact often goes beyond what’s visible. A small word of encouragement might be what keeps a player coming back. A consistent training routine might give her structure and focus when she needs it most.
We’ve watched players go from shy to self-assured, from unsure to determined. They learn how to lose well and win with grace, how to listen, speak up, and show up for each other. And while those lessons come from football, they carry on into all parts of life.
That’s why we care about supporting girls in soccer, not just for the outcomes on the pitch, but for the good humans our players are becoming. Research* backs this up too: girls who stay involved in sport are more likely to have stronger self-esteem, continue being active as adults, and take on leadership roles later on.
These findings underscore the multifaceted benefits of sports participation for girls, reinforcing the importance of supporting their involvement in athletic activities.
This isn’t about grand gestures. It’s often the simple things: a lift to training, a cheer from the sidelines, a donation that covers equipment, that can make the biggest difference.
So if you’ve supported a girl in sport in any way, thank you. It matters.
This is what it looks like. And it’s worth continuing.
* Sources:
The Women's Sports Foundation highlights that girls and women who participate in sports exhibit higher levels of confidence and self-esteem, along with lower levels of depression
A study published in Forbes indicates that early and sustained participation in youth sports cultivates leadership skills, with 67% of women believing they carried sports-learned skills into adulthood
Research from the Adolescents journal evaluated a leadership-based physical activity program and found significant improvements in participants' physical competence and self-esteem, suggesting a positive impact on continued physical activity