In Narra, Palawan, football did not arrive with noise or spectacle.
It came softly—on dusty afternoons, on borrowed time, on shared belief. It came through a ball passed from foot to foot, through laughter that turned into discipline, through children who once watched from the sidelines and eventually stepped onto the pitch believing they belonged there.

This is the story of Narra Football Club—a club not built for headlines, but for hearts. Founded in 2022, Narra Football Club is a grassroots academy that has grown into one of Palawan’s most meaningful football movements, shaping not just athletes but identity, faith, and community.

A Club Born Where Football Was Missing

Before Narra FC, football barely existed in the town. There were few players, no structured programs, and little exposure to the game. But where many saw absence, Don TJ Lorenzo, Club Manager and co-founder, together with Kent Anton Dela Peña, saw possibility.

Their question was simple, yet powerful: What if football could become a safe place for the youth—an alternative to distractions, a source of discipline, a reason to dream?

That question became action.

What began as an effort to introduce the game slowly transformed into a movement rooted in purpose. Narra FC was never about creating stars overnight. It was about creating direction—giving young people something to commit to, something to believe in, something that asked the best of them.

From Sidelines to a Growing Family

The roots of Narra Football Club stretch back to Victoria Peak Football Club, formed in 2017. When that team eventually disbanded, the love for the game refused to disappear. In 2022, football was reborn—this time carrying the name of the town itself.

In the early days, the “club” was a small group of men struggling to complete an 11-a-side squad. As they trained, children from nearby barangays would gather quietly, watching every drill, every pass, every shout. Curiosity soon turned into courage.

The players began teaching. The children began playing.

And suddenly, Narra Football Club was no longer just a team—it was a home.

Today, the club has grown to around 100 members, with multiple barangays officially sanctioned and part of the Narra FC family. Boys and girls train together. Beginners share space with competitors. Everyone is welcome—as long as they are willing to learn and commit.

Developing People Before Results

At Narra Football Club, training is not rushed. Players are developed with patience and intent, from as young as four years old to adults aged 17 and above. Sessions run almost daily—from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM—covering both football and futsal.

The club follows a player-centered philosophy. Winning is valued, but never at the expense of growth, character, or joy. Here, football is not just about the scoreline—it is about habits, responsibility, and resilience.

Values are non-negotiable:

• • Respect
  • Discipline
  • Effort
  • Teamwork

And above all, unity—captured in the club’s quiet but firm creed:
“We over me.”

 Coaches Who Build More Than Players

Behind every training session is a coaching staff deeply invested in the lives of their players:
Kent Anton Dela Peña, Jared Matthew Villagonzalo, Jemuel John Mante, and Mark Ryan Salado.

Together, they guide not just technique and tactics, but mindset and maturity. Their work extends beyond the pitch through programs designed to meet the community where it is:

• • Girls’ and Women’s Football
  • Goalkeeper Development
  • Futsal Training
  • School-Based Outreach Programs

Football, at Narra Football Club, is inclusive by design.