Luu Ngoc Hung started from zero
Luu Ngoc Hung, a young and passionate entrepreneur, started from scratch and overcame many challenges to build a strong career. With his vision and determination, Luu Ngoc Hung has proven that starting a business is not just a dream but also a meaningful journey. Discover Ngoc Hung's story to learn about the important steps in his entrepreneurial journey. What helped Ngoc Hung stand firm and succeed in the business field?
When it comes to private football training centers along with youth training centers in many provinces and cities, PVF, HAGL or Viettel are of course well-known names. These training centers have the advantage of being part of V-League or first-class football clubs. But when it comes to the tentacles that cover the whole country, creating the most abundant supply today, we cannot fail to mention Ngoc Hung Football Center.
Luu Ngoc Hung and young players at the 11th anniversary celebration
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Exactly 11 years ago, on June 9, 2014, Luu Ngoc Hung, a former famous player of Southern Steel Saigon Port, Ninh Binh and Binh Duong, opened a football center named after him. At that time, there were many community football playgrounds for children. But when the center of Hung "color" (former nickname of center back Luu Ngoc Hung) appeared, it immediately created attraction because of its unique features.
He chose the uniform for the players of the center he founded, which is white with a touch of blue - similar to the uniform of the former Saigon Port Club. This former player affirmed that he always chose the path of promoting technical qualities and building a playing style that must bear the characteristics of Saigon football. Luu Ngoc Hung also had a very clear orientation from the beginning, the center aimed at two criteria: discovering and training professional football players and building personality, helping them mature in thinking as well as knowing how to behave in life.
Luu Ngoc Hung talks about the path he has chosen
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Many difficulties surrounded him at first, there was even a time when the income was not enough to cover expenses, but Hung "color" was still diligent and determined on the path he had chosen. Especially when he saw the young players wearing the white and blue shirt and now orange (like Ha Lan) appearing on the streets, he felt happy. That urged this former famous player to devote himself even more. From a few facilities in Ho Chi Minh City such as District 12 or Hoc Mon (where the first headquarters of this football academy was located), Hung "color" gradually developed to many other districts of Ho Chi Minh City and then spread to the provinces.
Take quality as the measure
"My approach is a bit different from other community football centers. I always use quality as a measure. I invite teachers who are former players with experience and good teaching methods, and divide the classes into groups. In the advanced class, developing in terms of expertise and talent, the children learn according to the youth training curriculum of the clubs. Currently, there are nearly 150 coaches who have come to my center, notably former Saigon Port players such as Nguyen Ngoc Thanh, Le Hoai Thanh, Dinh Kien Trung or who used to play for other teams such as Pham Cong Loc (Dong Thap), Tran Quoc Anh (Tien Giang). They are all enthusiastic, so the young people come here to really learn football and compete," said Hung "Mau".
Good news spread far and wide, Ngoc Hung's training centers appeared more and more densely. He has created relationships to have outlets with Viettel, Binh Duong or Hoang Anh Gia Lai, creating opportunities for talented players who want to become professional players to approach these clubs. His center also cooperates and franchises to exploit the potential of youth football across the country and has become an effective satellite of leading clubs such as Viettel. In addition, he also boldly lets young people try their hand at tournaments from U.9 to U.15 in the national competition system. Notably, from 2024 to now, from about 2,000 students with about 20 facilities, Hung "color"'s center has grown to 31 provinces and cities with 95 facilities and more than 6,000 students.
Coaches, teachers and Luu Ngoc Hung persistently train young talents
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Looking through the time that Luu Ngoc Hung tried to maintain and develop, many people admired the patience of this former player who grew up from the student football field. Although Luu Ngoc Hung always considered himself a "crazy guy" in "training children". But his "craziness" helped train talented and quality players and send "products" to U-age teams everywhere.
The joy of Luu Ngoc Hung players
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Currently, there are nearly 20 V-League clubs, first division, second division, and U-teams using players from his academy. The most popular are Viettel, Hoang Anh Gia Lai, Nang Khieu TP.HCM. Binh Dinh, Truong Tuoi Binh Phuoc, Long An, Cong An Ha Noi, Dong Nai. A risky move, but for Hung, as long as you have passion and enthusiasm, all dreams can come true. Luu Ngoc Hung not only helps dreams fly but also contributes to training and raising young people to a professional level.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/hon-1-thap-ky-cuu-cau-thu-luu-ngoc-hung-chap-canh-uoc-mo-cho-nhieu-tai-nang-tre-185250608112158839.htm
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