FutbolTech and Satoshi Team are launching a strategic alliance from Antioquia, Colombia, to bring financial education to teenagers and youth through soccer. The initiative will kick off in Medellín and Bello, strengthening Educación Financiera en la Cancha (Financial Education on the Pitch), a flagship model developed by FutbolTech. Both organizations also share their active participation in the My First Bitcoin Global Network, an international community of educators promoting innovative ways to teach finance and Bitcoin.
How did the alliance between FutbolTech and Satoshi Team start?
The collaboration stems from a shared vision: bringing financial education directly to spaces youth already inhabit and connecting it with experiences central to their daily lives.
FutbolTech has been advancing Financial Education on the Pitch as an initiative that bridges soccer, education, and technology. The goal is for teenagers and youth to explore foundational concepts such as savings, financial decision-making, emerging technologies, and Bitcoin through engaging, accessible activities linked to their environment.
Satoshi Team brings its deep educational and community experience rooted in Medellín. Their grassroots work connects learning, Bitcoin, and territorial development, fostering dynamic spaces with young learners, coaches, and local leaders.
FutbolTech proudly welcomes Satoshi Team to this strategic partnership and celebrates the beginning of an alliance already translating into tangible actions.
What role does the My First Bitcoin Global Network play?
Both FutbolTech and Satoshi Team belong to the My First Bitcoin Global Network, an international ecosystem of educators and organizations sharing best practices, open-source educational resources, and proven methodologies.
This shared connection facilitates co-creating tailored educational materials and experiences adapted specifically to the communities where FutbolTech implements its programs.
The goal is clear: to weave financial literacy into daily youth culture and turn the soccer pitch into an arena where young people learn to make better financial decisions for their future.
What took place in Bello, Antioquia?
The alliance has already taken its first on-the-ground steps.
Members of Satoshi Team and My First Bitcoin visited Bello, Antioquia, where they met with Weimar Guzmán, head coach of Halcones de Bello and member of COSDECOL.
Halcones de Bello leads an impactful sports and social program with children and youth across Antioquia communities. This experience marks the starting point for integrating financial literacy into soccer sessions and grassroots community work.
The visit provided an opportunity to connect, understand local context, and build the initial operational roadmap for the model.
What will happen from October 2 to 5 in Antioquia?
The next milestone will take place during the COSDECOL National Tournament, held from October 2 to 5.
FutbolTech and Satoshi Team will facilitate introductory financial education workshops with participating teenagers and youth.
The experience will introduce practical financial concepts through simple, relatable language connected to real-life situations.
It will also serve as a pilot to learn from the territory, evaluate the methodology, and refine the program before expanding to other teams and communities across the FutbolTech network.
What is Financial Education on the Pitch?
Financial Education on the Pitch is a model promoted by FutbolTech that leverages soccer as a real-world classroom for life skills.
The framework combines financial literacy, technology, and sports-based training so teenagers and young adults acquire practical knowledge applicable far beyond the field.
The partnership with Satoshi Team strengthens this track and initiates an ambitious new chapter from Colombia.
Medellín and Bello will be the starting hubs. From there, FutbolTech will continue refining a scalable methodology designed to expand across Latin America and globally.
Frequently asked questions
Which organizations are participating in this alliance?
FutbolTech and Satoshi Team collaborate closely within an ecosystem connected to the My First Bitcoin Global Network.
Where does the project begin?
The initial phase takes place in Medellín and Bello, in the department of Antioquia, Colombia.
What is Financial Education on the Pitch?
It is a framework championed by FutbolTech that unites soccer, financial education, and technology.
Who will participate in the first activities?
Teenagers and youth enrolled in sports and community programs, alongside coaches and partner organizations.
When will the next activity take place?
From October 2 to 5, during the COSDECOL National Tournament in Antioquia.
What is the objective of this alliance?
To create youth-centered educational experiences and establish an impactful financial education methodology that scales to more communities.
Mario Alberto Agudelo Estrada
Global Executive Director of FutbolTech. Dedicated to connecting soccer, education, technology, and community development across Latin America.
