What HUGE boxes HASA has ticked off! HASA students found themselves in media coverage by SBS Portuguese, SBS The World Game online, ABC TV’s The World / ABC News 24, Berwick Star, Cranbourne Star News and Berwick-Pakenham Gazette. There’s also a good chance they appeared on Channel 9’s live crosses during the Today show and…

We think the smiles say it all. Students at Minaret College in Officer are enjoying the Brazilian style of soccer training provided by HASA. It’s also a BIG plus when training includes visits by some of Brazil’s top soccer stars! The excitement was captured in the Pakenham Gazette on 23 October, ahead of the Tour…

“I’m often asked about my life and how I got into soccer. It is a dream of almost all Brazilian children to become professional soccer players. I was born into a large family of six siblings. My father often brought us, his three sons to the stadium on Sunday evenings to support the local team,…

HASA is pleased to lend Story Art a hand in helping young Joshua Thomas access life changing treatment for his health. Joshua’s story resonates with HASA in reaching personal goals in spite of the odds. It demonstrates a spirit of resilience and support within community. An initiative of Story Art, a charity event last weekend…

“Soccer is undoubtedly the most popular sport in the world with millions of people playing and watching everywhere. It’s interesting how it easily connects people and cultures, gathering them together, people with different backgrounds, lifestyles and religions.  For Brazilians, soccer is more than just a sporting activity, it is a passion! It is a way of living!…

We’ve been trying to count down quietly. But it’s difficult when our Brazilian coaches start arriving, the mayor holds a welcome reception, and other things start falling into place. Pretty soon we’ll be smelling the soccer pitch and handing out team vests.   These coaches are no ordinary coaches. They’ve played professionally with prominent soccer…