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"The unity and mutual trust of a team matter far more than any sophisticated tactics."— Coach Jason

April 23, In the 2026 ISL Shenzhen Inter-School Football League final, Sendelta faced SCIE in a rain-soaked showdown.

After 40 minutes of intense battle, Sendelta claimed a narrow 1:0 victory. 

As the final whistle blew, the light drizzle burst into a heavy downpour—as if the sky itself joined the wild celebration.

From sweeping all four group-stage matches, advancing steadily through the knockout rounds, to sealing victory with a single decisive goal in the final—Sendelta’s football team claimed the championship with a flawless six-win streak among ten top international school teams across Shenzhen.

This championship squad consists of 16 students from Grades 9 to 12. Some are four-year veteran players nearing graduation, while others are newly joined rookies rising fast to shine.

The team features steadfast captain Charlie, unshakable goalkeeper Henry, all-round dynamic players Clyde and Theo, as well as Peter, who bounced back from an own goal in the group stage to score the crucial follow-up goal in the final. United, courageous, and each bringing unique strengths, these young athletes fought together to earn this extraordinary victory.

Leading the squad is Coach Jason, a young alumnus who graduated only a few years ago. He took over the team last spring, marking exactly one year at the helm. For him, coaching is never merely about teaching football skills, but about building a team with genuine spirit and solidarity.

“We train four times a week, consistently. We keep training even off-season, and train even harder when competitions approach,” Coach Jason shared.

During the ISL tournament preparation, he prioritized stamina training to equip players to withstand the intense physicality of every opponent. Beyond physical conditioning, Jason tailored tactics meticulously for every team member. 

Above all tactics and technique, he values trust above everything else. “Some players feature in every match, while others stay on the bench for most of the time, yet no one complains. Bench players cheer louder than anyone from the sidelines. On the pitch, players coordinate switches and defense with nothing but a glance, and lift each other up amid setbacks. This wordless chemistry is what defines a team with soul.”

A fourteen-year football player himself, Jason still faces brand-new challenges as a coach. “I always tell my players: mutual and complete trust makes an unbeatable team.” This core philosophy, forged through years of personal football experience, is what he strives to instill in every student-athlete.

“This league campaign reinforced my belief in perseverance and mindset. To achieve anything, one must stay confident and positive under pressure, step onto every pitch without fear, learn through experience, and always embrace responsibility.”

“That winning goal came unexpectedly smoothly… yet what I will always remember is everyone’s shouts echoing in the rain.”

In the second half of the final, Theo struck a powerful long-range shot outside the penalty area. The opposing goalkeeper failed to secure the ball, and Peter rushed forward instantly to slot home the rebound into an open goal.

“Scoring felt incredible, but what stuck with me most was my teammates rushing over to embrace me the second the goal went in.”

Peter also spoke openly about his own group-stage own goal. “I made a mistake, but no one blamed me. Instead, my teammates told me, ‘It’s fine. We’ll get the next one back.’”

It is this forward-focused, united team culture that kept the squad calm under pressure and supportive of one another through every adversity.

Looking back on their unbeaten run, team captain Charlie shared after the match: “Across all six games, we gave it our all every single minute. We respected every opponent, chased every loose ball, and executed every teamwork play with full dedication. This championship is far more than a trophy—it is the reward for four years of consistent perseverance.”

With ambitious spirits, Peter smiled and set his sights on the future: “I still have three years left at school. Sendelta Football Team is determined to defend our title and chase a three-peat!”

Here at Sendelta, sports are never an elective. They serve as a vital arena for character building.

Sweat, mud, mistakes, last-minute winners, and rain-soaked team embraces—these moments refine more than football skills. They forge resilience, accountability, empathy and team spirit.

As Coach Jason puts it, “Football is never a one-man game.” Every tackle and counterattack is a living lesson in trust, responsibility and growth.

With this championship, these young athletes have proven that Sendeltans excel not only academically, but also on the pitch. They embody a timeless truth: true victory is only achieved through mutual trust and teamwork.