Oklahoma City Mini-Pitches

In July 2019, the U.S. Soccer Foundation announced a partnership with Fields & Futures, Musco Lighting, Energy Assist Foundation, and 7-Eleven to transform former elementary school playgrounds into mini-pitches at newly converted middle schools as part of Oklahoma City Public Schools’ Pathway to Greatness initiative. These mini-pitches will support Oklahoma Public Schools’ efforts to grow sports participation and promote physical activity across the district.

These mini-pitches also support the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s It’s Everyone’s Game movement to ensure that children living in underserved communities can enjoy the health and youth development outcomes of the game.

Project Highlights

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What Partners Are Saying

From inception, Fields & Futures has relied on the generosity of donors and partners to help fulfill our goal of rebuilding and maintaining athletic facilities at all OKCPS middle and high schools, in order to give Oklahoma City students the opportunity to play on quality athletic fields and outdoor play spaces. As part of the OKCPS Pathway Greatness initiative, we are excited to help transform six elementary schools to middle schools and bring quality outdoor athletic facilities to that many more neighborhoods and school communities.
Tim McLaughlinCo-Founder, Fields & Futures
We strongly believe in the Field & Futures mission of helping Oklahoma City Public Schools empower students with fitness, confidence, and teamwork skills through participation in soccer. We designed these mini-pitches to simplify the construction and installation process so that the kids can get out there playing, and along with the U.S. Soccer Foundation, the team and Fields & Futures has been an outstanding partner in the endeavor.
Jeff RogersVice President, Musco Lighting
Aligning with the U.S. Soccer Foundation to support their national Safe Places to Play initiative is a driving force behind the creation of our foundation. With support from 7-Eleven, we are excited to help Fields & Futures and OKCPS bring these 10 new futsal courts to our community, and on behalf of OKC Energy FC coaches, players and club leadership, we look forward to seeing OKCPS students enjoy these courts long into the future.
Mickey DollensExecutive Director, Energy Assist Foundation
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