Dream Village Football Academy

Play It Forward at Johor

With the support of .motors.sdn.bhd , another 31 kids from 3 shelter and orphanage homes got the opportunity to be part of a meaningful and fun-filled football clinic.

More than just football, it’s about creating moments and giving these kids a chance to dream a little bigger.

Special thanks to Kath from Daiman Eleven Football Park for capturing these beautiful moments for us.

Fair play to Kath Lee from Daiman Eleven Football Park for truly capturing the Play It Forward spirit — gifting a football for the kids to take home. A small gesture, but one that carries big dreams.

Football is not only for you, me and him. FootbALL is ALL

Play It Forward - Back in March we brough Play It Forward to the heart of Fairlie Estate. 20 Orang Asli kids got the chance to experience the joy of football, learning new skills, playing the beautiful game and most importantly giving them a moment to dream and believe in greater possibilities.

From our very first clinic in February with 40 kids, to this meaningful outreach, every session reminds us why we do what we do — to create opportunities, spark joy, and make football accessible to all.

This is what Play It Forward is all about.

Play It Forward – Giving Back, One Community at a Time is a travelling football outreach initiative that brings the game to children and communities with limited access to organised sport. Whenever our coaches, teams, or even families travel, we intentionally dedicate time to serve underserved communities, rural schools, and orphanages through free football clinics.

We are proud to share that our first rollout was conducted in Cameron Highlands, where we had the privilege of serving Tamil school children and Orang Asli kids from the plantation communities. A total of 40 children from SJKT Ringlet, SJKT Tanah Rata, SJKT Ladang Boh 1 and SJKT Ladang Boh 2 were given the opportunity to experience a structured football clinic—many for the very first time.

In addition, 40 jerseys were generously contributed to this initiative, and we had the privilege of distributing them to the school and children—allowing them to not only experience the game, but also feel encouraged and supported.

Through football, we create joyful and safe spaces where children can play, learn, and belong. Beyond skills and drills, we focus on teamwork, confidence, discipline, and positive values—using the game as a tool to inspire hope and build meaningful connections.

Play It Forward is not about performance or competition. It is about sharing the game, giving back wherever we go, and ensuring every child has the opportunity to experience football.

We kicked off the day with a warm welcome and opening address by DVFC President, Mr. Kenneth Chin, followed by words of encouragement from Mr. Christopher Elvin, representative of ADUN Subang Jaya — setting the tone for to a energetic day ahead.

The courts then came alive with fun drills and skills getting our kids warmed up and confident before the highly anticipated exhibition match between AYA and ADUN Subang Jaya.

To wrap up the day, smiles and laughter filled the courts during a kids vs parents pickleball match, followed by prize presentation to celebrate effort, growth, and sportsmanship.

More than just a tournament — it was a day of community, learning, and joy through sport. Thank you to everyone who made this possible 💙

Since 2018, our free afterschool program has been providing a safe space for underprivileged and youth at risk to grow through sport. From futsal and football to dodgeball — and this year, pickleball — we believe every child deserves the opportunity to discover their potential.

This weekend, our kids will step onto the court to showcase what they’ve learned:
💪 confidence
🤝 teamwork
🔥 resilience
❤️ sportsmanship

This tournament is not just about winning — it’s about growth, courage, and believing in themselves.

Thank you to all coaches, volunteers, parents, and supporters who make this journey possible. Come cheer them on and be part of their story!

⏰ Last chance! This Sunday is the FINAL day to secure your Jersey of Dreams. Don’t miss the opportunity to wear it proudly and be part of a meaningful cause that fuels the future of young dreamers. 💙⚽

Get yours before the deadline — once it’s gone, it’s gone!

Every shot is a step closer to perfection 🔥