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History of Club
The Club name Santos was taken from one of
the greatest Brazilian Football Clubs in the world with notable players such
a Pele who was awarded the FIFA Footballer of the Century. Pele on his 1000th
Goal dedicated it to the poor children of Brazil. The goal, called popularly
O Milesimo (The Thousandth), occurred in a match against Vasco Dam Gama,
when Pele scored from a penalty kick at the Maracana Stadium. Pele full
name Edison Arantes do Nascimento was given the prestigious title by FIFA
as the Ambassador of Football for the World.
The origin of the Club name was an idea
adopted by Mark Branski and Steve Gibbs taken from the Brazilian Club Santos
and the inspirational player Pele on the standards that he strived to
achieve. This was the benchmark foundation for Pro Santos to develop
Children to have a passion, a focus and a purpose within sport of Football.
The Club origin was formed late in 1994 as
response to the notable lack of activities for young children in the
locality of Stivichall/ Cheylesmore areas of Coventry, in particular within
local primary Schools. After meeting with the local Head of St Thomas Moore
School weekly sessions were staged with the support of the School for the
first season. Funding was sought and donations acquired and the President
of the Club Steve Gibbs founded Pro Santos FC. Within the first year
membership grew to over 150 children, it attracted children of all abilities
and ethnicity and a structure was formed on the basis of Health Equality and
Fun for all.
The first Team is now our present Under 16
Team originally formed in 2001 Under 9’s Team. This Team has had some
significant success in the Season of 2006/7 as runners up in the League.
Over the last few years the Club has entered
the Coventry and District Minor Football League as an affiliated member of
the Birmingham FA. In 2003/2004 we had 2 teams in the league, in 2004/2005
we had 3 teams in the league and in 2005/2006 we had 5 teams entered in the
league. At present the Club has 9 Teams and as you can see we are growing
stronger each year.
Pro Santos FC is committed to Youth
Development as our Club Logo states giving access to the sport of Football
within the Community regardless of ability, social status or ethnic origin.
Above all Pro Santos
is a family orientated Club with emphasis on good sportsmanship and praise
for all individuals within Club. |
