WHEN I first spoke with Tom Lamb, founder of Virtual Soccer Schools (VVS), the potential collaboration with Football For Humanity was farthest from my mind.
My focus was to amplify the work that VSS does through my program, Sports For All, which is working with children, youth players and coaches.
As our conversation progressed, I had a “light bulb moment” or an idea came into my mind that the two non-profits had similar values and principles they advocate and espouse which got me thinking—what if I got these two non-government organizations together and all I did was point Tom to the right direction and the rest, so they say, was history.
I was invited by Tom to attend a live question-and-answer online event with a staunch ally of mental health and child empowerment, US men’s national team captain and Fulham FC’s Tim Ream.
Tom reached out to Chris Thomas, founder of Football For Humanity, and a partnership and collaboration was born.
VSS and Football For Humanity will be working together in the areas of child empowerment and mental health.
I’m thankful and fortunate to bring VSS and Football For Humanity together, like minded individuals like Tom and Chris Thomas, who both tirelessly work to bring mental health and child empowerment at the forefront together with football.