17/06/2026
Message from the Head of Youth
To all our young soccer players,
Never allow your circumstances to determine your future. Some of you may come from difficult homes, face financial challenges, experience disappointment, or feel overlooked, but remember this, your current situation does not define your destiny.
Every great player started somewhere. Success is not reserved for those who have the best boots, the best facilities, or the easiest journey. Success belongs to those who keep showing up, keep working hard, and never stop believing in themselves.
There will be days when you lose matches, make mistakes, or feel like giving up. Those are the moments that build character. Champions are not people who never fall, they are people who always get back up.
Believe in your dreams. Respect your coaches, support your teammates, and give your best in everything you do. Your talent can open doors, but your attitude, discipline, and perseverance will keep those doors open.
Remember, You are capable of more than you think. Your background is not your limitation, your determination is your strength.
Keep pushing, keep praying, and keep believing. The world has not yet seen the best version of you.
Stay focused, stay humble, and never give up on your dreams.
Gershon Gouvias
Head of Youth
Santos FC
