ADHD·FOCUS in Sport Kick-Off Meeting: A Successful Online Coordination Event

The ADHD·FOCUS in Sport project officially kicked off with an online coordination meeting, bringing together partners from Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands. This first strategic session set the groundwork for a collaborative and impactful initiative, aimed at enhancing the inclusion of young people with ADHD in sports environments.

A Virtual Meeting to Launch an Important Mission

On 14 of January, representatives from the three project partners—ASD Passaggi nello Sport (Italy), Brainstorming (Spain), and Stichting Taekwon-Do School Amsterdam (Netherlands)—joined the Kick-Off Meeting via video conference. The objective was to define the project's strategy, ensure smooth collaboration, and align all partners on key deliverables.

Despite being held online, the meeting was highly productive, fostering engagement, shared vision, and a strong commitment to the project’s goals.

Key Topics Discussed During the Kick-Off Meeting

✔️ Project Objectives & Vision – Partners reviewed the overall goals of ADHD·FOCUS in Sport, reaffirming the commitment to developing tools that will help sports associations, coaches, and youth workers better support young athletes with ADHD.

✔️ Roles & Responsibilities – Each partner organization outlined its contributions, ensuring a clear division of tasks for the project’s implementation, research, and resource development.

✔️ Work Plan & Timeline – A structured roadmap was defined, covering all phases of the project, from the development of training materials to local and international dissemination activities.

✔️ Development of Educational Resources – The meeting focused on the creation of three key outputs:📖 ADHD·EDUCATIONAL FOCUS – An educational paper on the relationship between ADHD and sports.📌 ADHD·TOOLS FOCUS – A set of resources for sports organizations to create ADHD-friendly environments.🎥 ADHD·ACTIVITY FOCUS – A training video and activity guide for coaches and youth workers.

✔️ Communication & Dissemination Strategy – Partners discussed how to effectively promote the project, ensuring that its impact reaches sports professionals, organizations, and young athletes across Europe.

Building Strong Foundations for a Successful Project

The Kick-Off Meeting was not just about defining tasks; it was also an opportunity to build a collaborative and dynamic partnership. The partners shared best practices, previous experiences, and innovative approaches to make sports more accessible for young people with ADHD.

Through regular virtual meetings and in-person transnational gatherings planned for later stages, the consortium is committed to ensuring the project's success and long-term impact.

Next Steps & Looking Forward

Following the Kick-Off Meeting, each partner will start working on content creation and research, ensuring that all project deliverables are developed with the highest quality and practical applicability for sports professionals.

📌 Stay tuned! More updates will follow as ADHD·FOCUS in Sport moves forward in making sports more inclusive for all!

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💡 Together, we are shaping a future where sports empower every young person, regardless of their challenges! 🏆