平民书馆 · 海南海头
Moving Forward Through Soccer
带球前行
A childhood rooted in community. A chance to discover a wider world.
More than a soccer team
In Haitou, a coastal town in Danzhou, Hainan, soccer opens a path to broader learning. Training and competition connect with reading, nature, cultural experiences and community life, helping children discover their strengths, care for others and contribute to their communities.
Learning beyond the field
Reading at Pingmin Library
Founded in Laoshi Village in February 2017, Pingmin Library offers a place to read, meet and encounter new ideas. Trust, connection and teamwork built through soccer provide a foundation for curiosity beyond the game.
The goal is not only to develop healthy, capable players, but to help each child find their own strength and use it to make life better for others.
Exploring nature and meeting the world
The coast as a classroom
The local coast and village become places to observe, ask questions and explore relationships between people and nature.
Soccer exchange and field exploration
From players to coaches
Two former players now coach at Haitou Primary School and Haitou Middle School, respectively.
Children who once learned with the team are now helping the next generation grow. This is a continuity we cherish: care passed forward within the community.
The road so far, and the next leg
The team began in March 2016. Xiyun Tan began volunteering as a coach in April 2017; a broader development plan followed in 2018. Two former players are now school coaches.
We are working to establish Haitou's first-ever soccer club and, together with local parents and schools, plan more enrichment and exchange opportunities for children, including a summer camp in Silicon Valley, California. Wish us luck!
Text and photos from the "Moving Forward Through Soccer" brochure by Pingmin Library, Haitou, Danzhou, Hainan.