The Champions of the Women’s Football Championship supported #SMS On the 8th of June, 2024, the women’s team of NSA Vasil Levski finished the season in a fitting way, defeating rivals Sofia Ladies with a score of 10:0 in a match of the last 26th round of the women’s football championship.

In the period 15-18 of May 2024 in Solkan and Ajdovščina, Slovenia has been held the mid-term partners meeting of the initiative SMS – Strong Mind for Success. #SMS is an Erasmus Plus co-funded initiative aiming to build capacity in sport organizations nowadays in the field of mental care awareness and care towards youth athletes. …

 L’ORMA’ s TC  was held at the Polisportiva ‘Airoldi’, Origgio (VA) with athletes and coaches and people from their association- divided into two days: The first day of the #SMS National Training Courses opens with a welcome on the pitch by the ‘Airoldi’ women’s football team with the aim of creating an inclusive and welcoming…

May 9, 2024 marks the 17th anniversary of Bulgaria’s membership in the European Union. Our country joined the European family in 2007, believing in the words of one of the founding fathers of the EU, Jean Monnet, “There is no future for the people of Europe other than in union”. On May 9, 2024, from…

The Strong Mind for Success #SMS National Training Workshop took place in Sofia, Bulgaria in the period 20 – 21 February 2024 and provided youth and athletes with the opportunity to improve their knowledge on the topic of mental health, while providing a platform for networking for future activities. The #SMS workshop was dedicated to…

Ajdovščina, Slovenia – February 15, 2024 – The picturesque town of Ajdovščina became the focal point for advancing mental health in sports as Sport Club Endorfin hosted a pivotal event on 15th of February 2024 in the framework of the initiative “#SMS-Strong Mind for Success.” The project, dedicated to nurturing the mental well-being of young…

On January 30, 2024, in the building of the European Commission in Brussels, the annual edition of the Sport Info Day was held, during which detailed information about the opportunities offered by the sports sector of the Erasmus+ programme to promote sports and physical activity at local, regional and national level was provided.

The Bulgarian Sports Development Association joined efforts with Special Olympics Bulgaria, the “ProSport” Foundation, and the European Law Society and participated in the annual conference “Sport – a Tool for Social Inclusion.”

The international seminar “Strong Mind for Success” #SMS was held in Sofia, Bulgaria from October 9th to 12th, 2023, offering participants from Bulgaria, Italy, and Slovenia the opportunity to enhance their knowledge in the field of young athletes’ mental health, while providing a platform for future networking activities.

The #BeActive European Week of Sport took place between September 23 and 30, 2023, with all residents and guests of Sofia having the opportunity to become part of the largest sports celebration in Europe. The European Week of Sport is an initiative of the European Commission, held in September throughout Europe since 2015.

On the 2nd of October 2024, coaches, students and young football players from the “Vasil Levski” NSA School officially started their training sessions in support of the SMS – Strong Mind for Success initiative. During the event the participants received specially developed #SMS handbooks created within the project.

The European Week of Sport #BeActive takes place annually between 23 and 30 September, and during its 10th edition, which took place in 2024, all residents and guests of Sofia had the opportunity to be part of the biggest sports celebration in Europe. The European Week of Sport is an initiative of the European Commission…

On the 28th of August 2024, the “Vasil Levski” National Sports Academy women’s team officially started its preparations for the 2024/25 season with the support of the SMS – Strong Mind for Success initiative. Head Coach Valentina Gospodinova, 17-time champion of Bulgaria and former national athlete, presented the #SMS – Strong Mind for Success handbook…

Implementing SMS in Sport holidays and preparation camps in Slovenia. As planned at TMP in Slovenia, the dissemination period of activities of the project SMS is planned for between May and November. In Ajdovscina several activities are implemented by Sport Club Endorfin in cooperation with key stakeholders in the local community.

On July 12, 2024 in the Kremikovski Monastery “St. George the Victorious”, within the summer camp in the monastery, a sports event was held within the SMS – Strong Mind for Success project. The event was attended by children and young people who had the opportunity to learn more about the power of sport as…

The “Strong Mind for Success” (#SMS) initiative, funded by Erasmus+, aimed to address mental health challenges in young football players. The national training courses held in Bulgaria, Italy, and Slovenia provided crucial insights, practical strategies, and a platform for youth athletes to enhance their mental well-being and professional development.

Introducing the SMS Strong Mind for Success Handbook We are thrilled to present the #SMS – Strong Mind for Success Handbook, an essential resource designed to support the mental health of young football players.

Augmented reality is an interactive experience that enhances the real world with computer-generated perceptual information. Using software, apps, and hardware such as AR glasses, augmented reality overlays digital content onto real-life environments and objects.

On August 23, 2023, at the Granichki Monastery “St. Luke,” within the first-ever summer camp organized by the Sunday School at the “Nativity of Christ” church, the Sunday School at the “St. Martyr Paraskeva” church, the Association of Bulgarians with Allergic and Lung Diseases, and the Theatrical Company “Empty Space,” a sports event took place…

On August 19, 2023, at Kremikovsky Monastery “St. George the Victorious,” a sports event was held as part of the summer camp at the monastery within the framework of the SMS – Strong Mind for Success project. Children and youth participated in the event, getting the chance to discover the power of sports in overcoming…

Explore “Mind in the Game: Nurturing Mental Well-being in Football” Podcast Greetings, football enthusiasts! Are you ready to take your game to the next level? Look no further than the “Mind in the Game” podcast, a thought-provoking series crafted by the “Strong Mind for Success” initiative, co-funded by Erasmus Plus. 

International seminar Strong Mind for Success #SMS will be held in Sofia, Bulgaria and will give to the participants the opportunity to improve their knowledge in the field of mental health for young athletes, while at the same time will provide floor for network creation for further activities on the topic.

On June 3, 2023, for another year, Familathlon – the largest outdoor celebration dedicated to sports and entertainment, gathered hundreds of citizens and more than 1500 families and guests of the city of Sofia on the large meadow in South Park.

“Strong Mind for Success” is an Erasmus Plus co-funded initiative aiming to build capacity in sport organizations nowadays in the field of mental care awareness and care towards youth athletes. 

In the period 27.02 – 02.03.2023 in Sofia, Bulgaria has been held the first partner meeting of the initiative SMS – Strong Mind for Success.

Mental health is a critical aspect of our overall well-being and affects our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. For young people, maintaining good mental health is essential to their personal development and future success. One way to keep track of mental health is through journaling.

On January 30, 2023, in the building of the European Commission in Brussels, the annual edition of the Sport Info Day was held, during which detailed information was provided about the opportunities offered by the sports sector of the Erasmus+ programme to promote sports and physical activity at local, regional and national level.

Mental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, and this is especially true for young athletes. Participating in sports can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be mentally and emotionally taxing.

On the 23rd of January 2023, an online meeting was held between the coordinators of projects starting in 2023, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Sport programme and representatives of the EACEA.

Mental Health challenges of Young football players (13-17 years old). Sports are often seen as an opportunity for natural talent to shine worldwide.