FAQs

• What are the steps to become a Soccer for Success partner?
  • Download and review the sample Soccer for Success Memorandum of Understanding and the sample Certificate of Liability Insurance.
  • When ready to begin the program and partnership, fill out and send a signed Memorandum of Understanding and your organization’s Certificate of Liability Insurance to Soccer for Success Director, Bruno Marchesi BMarchesi@ussoccerfoundation.org

  If you have any questions about the process, please  schedule a time to virtually connect with our Soccer for Success After School team at https://bit.ly/MySfSCalendar

• What is the Nutrition Curriculum?

  The Nutrition Curriculum incorporates physical activity, health & wellness, community engagement, mentorship, and safe spaces to use soccer to help youth achieve their full potential.

• What is the Social Emotional Learning Curriculum?

  The Social Emotional Learning Curriculum teaches social and emotional competencies such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making.

• Where can I find a sample insurance certificate?

  Please click here to find a sample insurance certificate.

• Are there any prerequisites to being a program partner?

  Potential partners should be a 501c3 or municipality (exceptions exist). Proper insurance is required and all coach-mentors must complete a background check. An important prerequisite is that all partners use Soccer for Success to build healthy communities.

• Does the Foundation provide the coach-mentors?

  No, but the Foundation takes great pride in training your staff as coach-mentors to run the program.

• Who covers the cost of the program?

  To ensure sustainability of the program, it is important that the community contributes to the initiative. While some organizations may fall into funding streams supported by the U.S. Soccer Foundation, local partnering organizations support the majority of program costs.

• When can I start?

  It usually takes 3-6 months to prepare for the season’s kick-off. However, we can work with you to develop a quicker timeline on a case-by-case basis.

• Does the Foundation provide equipment and uniforms?

  The Foundation has several great vendors for equipment and uniforms who provide low-cost options. The cost is worked into the overall cost of the program.

• What is the cost of the program?

  Please reach out to us directly to learn more.