HeadStart Panthers Accumulate Minutes on the Pitch and Money for a Great Cause!

The HeadStart Panthers Football Academy players stormed the pitch, stepping in for the Aqua Panthers swimming academy team in the much-anticipated second leg of the 24 Hours To Make a Difference event! What a thrilling day it was, as players, parents, teachers, and coaches rallied together, creating an electrifying atmosphere both on and off the field.
The action kicked off bright and early at 8am with the U13 and U11 Girls, and the excitement didn’t let up until the final whistle blew on the U18 Boys and Pink Panthers Staff Men’s team match at 8pm. The air was charged with energy, with cheers ringing out from an enthusiastic crowd of supporters, all eager to see the teams giving it their all.

A staggering 23 matches were held throughout the day, showcasing the talents of Academy, parent, and staff teams alike. We were especially delighted to host a team of U13 boys from one of our chosen charities, Youth Football Home, who took on the HeadStart Panthers U13 Boys in a spirited contest. The U18 Boys were particularly fired up to take on the Pink Panthers Staff Men’s team, and they made it look effortless, clinching victory with style. The U18 Girls also showed their mettle, triumphing over the Phuket Panthers Ladies staff team, proving that youth truly is a force to be reckoned with!

A massive shout-out goes to all the parents who rolled up their sleeves and got involved this year — more than ever before! The Menchester City Dads’ team faced a tough challenge against the U15 Boys and the Pink Panthers Men’s teams, but they fought valiantly, leaving it all on the pitch. The Mums’ Dream Team were no less formidable, taking on the HeadStart Panthers U13 and U15 Girls, as well as the Phuket Panthers Ladies staff team. A round of applause for all our incredible parents!

While the matches were a spectacle, let us not lose sight of the true purpose behind this fantastic event. We are immensely proud of our community for coming together to raise funds for such worthy causes here in Phuket. In particular, it was wonderful to see our Academy athletes welcome the visiting players from one of our chosen foundations, Youth Football Home, with such warmth and friendship demonstrating the true spirit of this event. Hats off to everyone involved! We can’t wait for next year’s event, where we’ll aim for even more exhilarating matches and sponsors galore! Coach Frost - Head Football Coach - and the Panthers Football Academy Coaching Team