FutKal backed by a solid
RockEd support in collaboration with
UNDP head to Rosario, Pasig to do the first in a series of FutKal clinics entitled,
Sipa sa Masa. 
The volunteer group got together at McDonalds El Pueblo, graced by a special appearance by Ronald and Birdie.. (Did anyone notice how Ronald "changed"?)
Well honestly.. that was a whole lot of fun. It was priceless when Gang went and called Ronald to hang out with us a bit.
The whole group took this chance to plan the afternoon ahead and arrange a few logistics to make sure that the clinic runs as smoothly as possible.
Then after that was the short trip to Rosario, Pasig where everyone was so excited to have RockEd and FutKal in their midst. It was so much fun just to watch the young kick a ball around. The genius of FutKal is how it highlights the pure love of the game.. running around kicking a ball..
The clinic started as scheduled. With Eusebio high on the right of the stage and the kids (a.k.a. Eusebio low) to the left. Everyone was so intent on learning the few fundamental drills of FutKal. With the kids just so excited at getting a crack at the ball and the Eusebio players focused on improving their skills with the help of these drills.
It was as much fun for the volunteers as it was for each student of the clinic. It's refreshing to watch the young children get to play football probably for the first time in their lives.
With so much excitement in the air, so much gleeful laughter filling the air, everything was running smoothly.
Then came the moment everyone has been waiting for...
The arrival of Hidetoshi Nakata..
Soon after this, Peter and Gang officially welcomed him to today's festivities. A few balls were given to a couple of children by Hidetoshi. A couple of interviews were done on the site, by ABS-CBN and CNN.
Ofcourse this was not enough to stop the kids from having fun and kicking the ball around. The fun continued. With Hidetoshi as spectator, kids continued working on their tricks and running, kicking the ball.
After the short ceremonies, Hidetoshi took a team from the volunteer group and played a quick game against the kids. It was a close match.. Everybody was having so much fun.. they all forgot to keep scores! And that's exactly how FutKal should be played.. no scores kept. Only laughters and cheers counted.
Then after that was the same volunteer team with Hidetoshi against the Eusebio team. This was probably a dream come true for a lot, if not all, of the players. To actually be playing with a Japanese international, Italian Serie A, and English Premier League Player. A treasured moment for everyone.. players, spectator, vounteers. A lot of fun going around during the game itself.
Sadly Hidetoshi was keeping a very tight schedule. So he had to run to his next engagement soon after. But ofcourse not before a lot of pictures, autographs, and more pictures.
After the day. There was this feature at the PDI.
For more pictures.. and i mean whole lot more pictures.. click here.
Dear dear thanks going to everyone who supported FutKal to achieve this awesome success.. the the RockEd (y'all Rock!), Marco, Rex Taleon, Raffy Castaneda, Romario, Doc Rafa, Union FC, JP Agcaoili, Jason & Sven, Coach Rudy, Jay, everyone we have not named, you are definitely not forgotten and ofcourse.. Hidetoshi! Thank you.. thank you.. thank you.. All your hard work will be dearly treasured by everyone.. especially by the kids.
- g l e n v e r
even has an awesome section on FutKal.
