Tenerife clubs reinforce their commitment to grassroots sport through Educar Entrenando

The Specialized Support project, developed by the Social Innovation Laboratory of the University of La Laguna (ULL) Within the framework of the Educar Entrenando collaboration agreement with the Sports Area of the Tenerife Island Council, it officially begins its journey with the signing of participation commitments from 36 grassroots sports clubs on the island.

The event was inaugurated by Yolanda Moliné Rodríguez, CEO of Sports for the Tenerife Island Council and Julio Brito Santana, The manager of the General Foundation of the University of La Laguna emphasized the commitment and sustained collaboration between the two entities as the foundation of the program's success. He also highlighted the fundamental role of the university's Social Innovation Laboratory in contributing an innovative methodology and building bridges between academia and society.

This meeting served as the starting point for this line of work that seeks to consolidate the improvement of sports environments from an educational perspective, through professional, flexible and situated support with a multidisciplinary team in the fields of sports pedagogy, physical preparation and sports psychology.

Esther Rodríguez Santana, the initiative's coordinator, highlighted the involvement of the participating clubs and conveyed the team's gratitude for the response received: "This initiative is a shared effort born from dialogue, with the clear goal of supporting the comprehensive development and well-being of girls, boys, and young people in sports environments."“

The participation of the 36 clubs represents a collective commitment to a way of understanding grassroots sport that goes beyond physical activity and competition. It also represents an opportunity to further strengthen its educational dimension, promote healthier environments, and foster sporting experiences that contribute to the personal and social development of children and young people.

The challenge this project pursues is shared between the teams and the collaborating entities: to move towards a grassroots sports model in which education, well-being and integral development occupy a central place, and in which collaboration between institutions, clubs and professionals contributes to generating opportunities for improvement for the society of Tenerife.