I am a soccer coach with Type 1 (for over 25 years and going).
I am looking for anyone that might have information on youth soccer teams that are made up of exclusively type 1 athletes… I have a dream of forming and developing such a team of children with Type 1 in order to show them the benefits of exercise, diabetes education, and show that they are capable of anything they set their minds to (regardless of their diagnosis).
I don’t find soccer and T1 youth specifically but DSkate in Canada is a youth hockey league/camp program you might get great info in general for your program - also many great online youth D guidelines that speak to hydration, etc… You are probably going to have to qualify to coach through a general youth hockey league organization - check in with you endo’ office, fire dept, hospital, etc…for sponsorship (and potential volunteers). Sounds like great fun with just a little extra challenge for you!
Yes I found the TNN and Team Type 1 racing team info very interesting. That is a great idea to reach out to them. I will.
there used to be a soccer tournament for youth with diabetes in Europe sponsored by Medtronic (Junior Diabetes Cup). But it appears not to have been held since 2014…
So, if you do put a team together keep me posted. My daughter would totally play for you! She plays competitive soccer up here in Alaska and has type 1 diabetes. Our family would totally support you starting a youth type 1 diabetes team. . Mom of an amazing tough girl with diabetes! Erin