Mumbai,the Football Injury and Prevention Management seminar an INJURY FREE SPORTS initiative by Steadfast Sports and Adventure Academy (SSAA) provided information on understanding of injuries, treatment and prevention, was a success with more than 200 Players, Parents & Coaches attending the seminar held on 11th July 2010 at St. Andrews School, Bandra, Mumbai.
At the seminar, Dennis, Mentor SSAA, emphasized the reason of this initiative and importance of parental participation. Dr. Sandeep Kurale - Sports Physiotherapist who is associated with the Indian Football at the highest level presented the Parental role in understanding Injuries, corrective and preventive measures. The parents who had turned up in large numbers were an indicator of concern for their Childs health, which they voiced in the Q&A session.
The Chief guest for the occasion Mr. Godfrey Pereira - former Indian Captain of Indian Football and currently associated with Air India FC, Mr Xaviera Faria - Secretary football MSSA, Mr. Karim - Ex Khalsa hockey team Coach & Sybil Miranda - Ex Captian, Air India hockey team shared their experience on the importance of INJURY FREE SPORTS life.
Mr. Godfrey Pereira who is still in seen in the local football circuit is a delight to watch, It is result of Injury free sports life. Mr. Faria thanked Steadfast Sports and Adventure Academy for organizing the much needed awareness through this initiative and was certain that it will strengthen Indian Football. Mr. Vinod Nalawade, Director of SSAA wished the future Rooneys, Kakas, Mesis, Ronaldos and Mullers a safe football season.
The star SSAA football performers for 2009-10 were felicited for their performance in the Maharashtra State team and U15 Manchester United Cup Zonals.
Dedicated to football players and sports development, the SSAA provides football training with conscious understanding of parental support.
Notes to Editor
Steadfast Sports and Adventure Academy (SSAA) is a Mumbai based Academy registered under the Charity Commissioner. SSAA endeavors to train children in sports from the Under 10 age group through various training program. Prime Objective being childs Fitness, Skill development and Orientations in a fun environment while promoting values of cooperation, fair play and friendship
