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EMCA Connect Istanbul: EDU-DC (Education for Dual Careers in Football)

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During the EMCA Connect Autumn 2025 weekend in Istanbul, the EDU-DC project was highlighted as part of the EMCA Projects Poster Walk, showcasing its commitment to supporting young athletes in balancing sport and education.

EDU-DC (Education for Dual Careers in Football) aims to help talented male and female football players aged 16–21 build successful dual career paths, combining high-level sport, academic excellence, and personal development.

The project develops educational tools, mentoring systems, and best practices to ensure that young athletes can pursue their sporting ambitions while preparing for life beyond the field.

EMCA is part of the project consortium, contributing to the promotion of dual-career awareness and implementation within European football.

EMCA Connect Istanbul: FONTES (FOstering New TEchniques for Social Integration through Sport)

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The FONTES project was showcased during the EMCA Connect Autumn 2025 weekend in Istanbul, as part of the EMCA Projects Poster Walk, highlighting the power of sport as a tool for social inclusion and community integration.

FONTES (FOstering New TEchniques for Social Integration through Sport) uses sport to foster social integration, particularly among recent immigrant communities and youth at risk of exclusion. The project engages both grassroots sports organisations and religious institutions of various faiths, leveraging their trusted community networks to reach vulnerable young people.

Building on the “Sport for Development and Peace (SDP)” approach, FONTES focuses especially on marginalised youth and Muslim communities, promoting mutual understanding, inclusion, and active participation through sport.

EMCA is the coordinator of this project, supporting the design, implementation, and dissemination of new inclusive sport models across Europe.

EMCA Connect Istanbul: ReSea Sports

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During the EMCA Connect Autumn 2025 weekend in Istanbul, the ReSea Sports project was featured in the EMCA Projects Poster Walk, drawing attention to the connection between sport, coastal environments, and environmental sustainability.

Across Europe, coastal regions face increasing challenges from climate change, pollution, and human activity. While outdoor sport brings many social and health benefits, it also carries a responsibility toward environmental protection.

ReSea Sports focuses on:

Raising awareness about the ecological impact of sports

Creating practical tools and guidelines for sustainable sports operations

Engaging local communities in regenerative actions

Promoting inclusive access to nature in an environmentally responsible way

The project highlights the vital role sport can play in protecting our planet’s coasts while strengthening communities. HASK Mladost, an EMCA member, is one of the partners in this project.

EMCA Connect Istanbul: EU Teq Games

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During the EMCA Connect Autumn 2025 weekend in Istanbul, the EU Teq Games project was presented as part of the EMCA Projects Poster Walk, showcasing how Teqball and related TeqSports can drive youth engagement and inclusion through sport.

The EURO TEQ GAMES initiative introduced Teqball and TeqSports into multisport clubs across Europe to promote healthy lifestyles, inclusion, and community participation. The project combined coach education, youth training sessions, open days with nutritional workshops, and two international tournaments.

Implemented across six countries by a consortium of leading clubs and organisations — including Feyenoord (Netherlands), S.S. Lazio Teqball (Italy), Olympiacos (Greece), Levski Sport for All (Bulgaria), HASK Mladost (Croatia), and Aalborg (Denmark) — the project also developed a multilingual digital platform to share resources and best practices, ensuring its sustainability beyond the project’s lifetime.

EMCA coordinated the project.

EMCA Connect Istanbul: STAY! (Decreasing Teenage Dropout in Sport)

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During the EMCA Connect Autumn 2025 weekend in Istanbul, the STAY! project was featured as part of the EMCA Projects Poster Walk, highlighting innovative ways to keep young people engaged in sport.

STAY! is an Erasmus+ initiative that explored new strategies to reduce teenage dropout rates in sport — particularly among those who no longer see themselves in high-performance pathways. The project focused on volunteering, youth leadership, flexible engagement, and non-competitive roles, promoting an inclusive and sustainable approach to sport participation.

The project was coordinated by HASK Mladost, with EMCA, TSV Bayer04, Levski Sport for All, and Fondazione S.S. Lazio 1900 as consortium partners.

EMCA Connect Istanbul: DigiRoot

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The DigiRoot project was among those showcased during the EMCA Connect Autumn 2025 weekend in Istanbul, highlighting how digital innovation can empower multisport clubs to grow and adapt in an increasingly digital world.

DigiRoot — coordinated by EMCA with partners TSV Bayer04, Olympiacos, Levski Sport for All, and HASK Mladost — is creating a free, user-friendly platform designed to guide sport clubs through their own digital transformation.

From small tools to large operational processes, DigiRoot helps clubs assess their digital readiness, identify priorities, and implement growth strategies — all without the need for expensive consultants or advanced technical knowledge. The ultimate goal is to make grassroots sport more resilient, efficient, and connected through the smart use of technology.

EMCA Connect Istanbul: Athletes for Change (A4C)

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During the EMCA Connect Autumn 2025 weekend in Istanbul, the Athletes for Change (A4C) project was featured in the EMCA Projects Poster Walk, showcasing how sport can become a driver of social impact and civic engagement across Europe.

Athletes for Change mobilises athletes as changemakers by connecting them through a European online platform with social initiatives and trusted NGOs. The project’s vision is to use sport as a catalyst for social inclusion, civic participation, and sustainable community development, while strengthening the visibility and governance of sports philanthropy.

EMCA is a partner in this project, supporting the exchange of best practices and the involvement of multisport clubs in socially impactful activities.

EMCA Connect Istanbul: DiaPS (Diabetes Digital Peer Support)

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At the EMCA Connect Autumn 2025 weekend in Istanbul, the DiaPS project was featured as part of the EMCA Projects Poster Walk, presenting its innovative digital approach to supporting athletes and individuals living with Type 1 Diabetes.

DiaPS (Diabetes Peer Support) is a digital application co-created with people living with Type 1 Diabetes. It brings together:

A vibrant peer-to-peer community where users share experiences and find practical answers

Expert-reviewed content on sport and diabetes management

Tools and resources tailored for athletes, parents, coaches, and educators

The app’s goal is to empower, inform, and connect users — helping people with diabetes stay active in sport with confidence, reduce drop-out rates, and create role models for future generations.

EMCA and TSV Bayer04 are partners in this project, which is coordinated by HASK Mladost.

EMCA Experts Meeting on Dual Career in Football: Key Outcomes and Future Plans Announced

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Copenhagen, 10 October 2025 – EMCA representatives Martijn Loore de Jong and Bojan Mijatovic participated in the Experts Meeting on Dual Career in Football, held as part of the EDU-DC project meetings on 9 October.

During the sessions, it was officially announced that the next Autumn EMCA Connect Conference will take place in Lisbon on 25 September 2026, under the theme “Dual Career and (Multi)Sport.”

At the venue, Kenneth Cortsen, PhD – member of the EMCA Advisory Board and Editor-in-Chief of EMCA Studia – joined the EMCA team to discuss ongoing developments and future directions.

It was also decided that, due to its expansion in both concept and e-learning platforms, EMCA Studia will establish a full Editorial Board to further strengthen its academic and operational framework.

EMCA Vice President Visits Società Sportiva Partenope in Naples

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On Sunday, 5 October, EMCA Vice President Gabriella Bascelli visited Società Sportiva Partenope in Naples to meet with representatives of our member club. The meeting proved very positive and constructive.

The Partenope team warmly welcomed the EMCA delegation and proudly presented their facilities, located just beneath the Royal Castle of Naples, a truly emblematic site reflecting the city’s strong sporting and cultural identity.

Discussions focused on the future prospects of the club within EMCA, including potential collaboration in rugby-related projects and other social inclusion activities.

A particularly symbolic moment took place when Andrea Paolini, President of Società Sportiva Lazio Teqball, presented the EU Teq Games shirt to Mr. Guglielmo Gerlomini and spoke about the project, which concluded earlier this year.

Società Sportiva Partenope also kindly offered to host the EMCA General Assembly in early 2027 in the America’s Cup area of Naples.

The visit concluded in a spirit of great enthusiasm and partnership, reaffirming EMCA’s commitment to fostering collaboration among its member clubs.