Coach Park opens football academy in Vietnam

Formerly the head coach of the Vietnamese national football team from 2017 to 2023, Park Hang-seo has embarked on a new venture by establishing

Reflecting on his years of unwavering commitment to Vietnamese football, Park expressed his elation at founding this communal academy. The primary aim of the institution is to cultivate young talents, thereby propelling Vietnamese youth football to unprecedented heights. The core focus of the Park Hang-seo Football Academy lies in the training of children aged 5 to 15. The coaching team, handpicked by Park himself from South Korea, embodies the academy's dedication to nurturing both football skills and personal character.

The academy's guiding principles, encapsulated in the motto "respect, love, and develop," underscore its multifaceted approach. Park elucidated that the ultimate goal is to seamlessly integrate football training with holistic character development. This strategy ensures that students thrive not only on the football field but also in various aspects of life beyond it. Park's journey in Vietnam commenced in late 2017 when he assumed the role of the national team's head coach. Subsequently, his tenure bore witness to

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a football academy

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a series of remarkable accomplishments

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