The FC Ruh Football Academy is not just a part of the club structure. It is a heart that beats in the rhythm of the dreams of thousands of young men. This is the place where new stars of Ukrainian football are born. Today, the Academy is the pride of the club, a symbol of systematic work and proof that an investment in children’s and youth football is an investment in the country’s future.

The 2024/2025 football season was another confirmation of the effectiveness of Ruh’s philosophy: trust in young people, creation of high-quality conditions and an emphasis on personal development yield real results.

Winners that impress

This year, the team born in 2010 was a real season opener. The boys won the prestigious Winter Cup of the Children’s and Youth Football League of Ukraine (CYFL), and later became the champions of Ukraine in their age category. Their play was impressive – not only technically, but also mentally. This is a team that plays with character, understands the game and shows high-level football.

However, this is only the tip of the iceberg. The boys born in 2008 brought the club silver, and the players born in 2011 won bronze in the CYFL championship. The success of three age groups at once is no accident. It is a system based on professional training, consistent training process and sincere love for football.

Not only Ukraine: international performances and collections

The pupils of the FC Ruh Academy have long gone beyond internal recognition. Many of them are regularly called up to the national teams of Ukraine of different age categories. At European tournaments and international matches, Ruh players adequately represent the club and the state, demonstrating confidence, discipline and thirst for victory.

It is also worth noting that the youngest academics participate in international tournaments. They play in Poland, Germany, Spain, Italy and other countries, where they meet their peers from leading European academies. This is an invaluable experience that gives children a new level of understanding of football and the opportunity to test themselves against stronger opponents.

Education of the individual is no less important

However, FC Ruh has never reduced the development of young people to football only. The Academy is also an environment where real personalities are brought up. Here children are taught responsibility, teamwork, respect for the opponent and love of work. Each coach is a mentor who works not only with the body, but also with the mind and character of the student.

The Academy’s coaches regularly improve their skills, study modern methods and implement the best practices of European youth football. The club also offers psychological support, medical care, rehabilitation and educational programs.

The role of Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy in the structure of the Movement

The key role in the establishment and development of the Academy is played by the president of FC Ruh, Hryhoriy Kozlovskyy. It is thanks to his vision, strategic thinking and personal involvement in the processes that the club has focused on the long-term development of young people rather than short-term sports results. For Kozlovsky, the Academy is not just about football. It is about the future of children, their chance to realize themselves, grow into worthy citizens and find their vocation.

Hryhorii Kozlovskyi not only invests in the infrastructure and coaching staff, but also takes an active part in the life of the Academy. He personally comes to matches, supports the students and is always open to communication with parents and coaches. This level of attention is rare in modern sports, and that is why the FC Ruh Academy has become a model of the club’s philosophy, where everyone feels an important part of a large football family.

The philosophy of success is to move only forward

The main principle of the Academy is not to stop. Every year, the requirements are growing, but at the same time, the results are also growing. Each new season brings more trophies, more calls to the national team, more students making their way to adult football.

Today, the FC Ruh Academy includes more than 600 children, 15 age teams, dozens of qualified coaches and thousands of dreams that can come true tomorrow. This is a space where every child has a chance. A chance to express themselves, discover their talent and go from the first training session to a professional contract.

Proud today, strong tomorrow

FC Ruh has not only created the Academy, it invests in its development every day. Thanks to the coordinated work of the club’s management and partners, the youngsters receive everything they need: from high-quality equipment to professional conditions for growth.

Today’s successes are just the beginning. “Ruh has a clear strategy for the development of the Academy, which in the coming years will create a full-fledged European educational and sports center for young football players.