🎩 Wacky Wednesday: Where Football Begins Without the Ball
At Cascais City F.C., we’re often asked: “Where’s the ball?” Especially on days like Wacky Wednesday — when cones are being worn as hats, children are giggling more than sprinting, and the game looks a little less like football and a lot more like play.
But there’s a deeper philosophy at play here.
Before we build footballers, we build humans.
Football isn’t just about passing drills and goal scoring. At its core, it’s about movement, awareness, teamwork, creativity, and joy. And especially in the early years, those qualities are nurtured long before the ball is introduced in a structured way.
Why “Wacky” Matters
Wacky Wednesday is more than just a fun day. It’s a purposeful session designed to:
✅ Develop motor coordination through playful movement
✅ Build confidence and creativity in young players
✅ Strengthen the coach-child relationship
✅ Encourage social interaction and problem-solving
✅ Allow children to explore their bodies in space, learning how to move with control and intention
We often say we’re not just coaching for the next match — we’re coaching for life. And that begins with giving kids the space to grow as people, not just athletes.
A Different Kind of Football Session
Yes, the ball is important. It’s the heart of the game. But so are the building blocks that come before it: body control, emotional regulation, risk-taking, communication, imagination. These are the things we focus on during sessions like these.
And here’s the best part — the children love it. They’re learning without even realizing it, laying the foundation for future skills, both on and off the pitch.
At Cascais City F.C., we don’t just train footballers. We grow thinkers, movers, and teammates.
The ball will come — but first, let’s build the human behind the player.