Soccer for Success
for Schools

The Soccer for Success School Curriculum, powered by the U.S. Soccer Foundation and US Youth Soccer, provides a turnkey way for educators to teach the fundamentals of soccer while integrating activities that empower students to establish life-long healthy habits and improve their physical and health literacy. Designed to teach soccer skills and increase moderate to vigorous physical activity, lessons form a complete soccer unit yet are flexible enough to fit any physical education schedule.

CURRICULUM

  • Five grade levels (Kindergarten, 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, and 7th/8th)                   
  • 10 lesson plans per grade level that can fit into existing PE and classroom schedules

  • Aligned to SHAPE America's National Physical Education Standards                        

  • Flexible plans suited for 30–50-minute classes                                                              

  • Based on teaching games for understanding model                                                            

  • Available online and as a downloadable PDF                                                                

TRAINING

  • Specialized training to equip PE teachers to teach soccer skills                       


  • OnDemand training                                                                                          

  • In-person group training option available                                                       
  • Delivered by certified national trainers specializing in soccer and physical education

  • Certificate of completion                                                                                            
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SAMPLE CURRICULUM

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PROGRAM DETAILS

Individual Package – ($200 per educator)

  • One-time fee
  • OnDemand Training
  • Online curriculum
  • Downloadable PDF for each grade level’s curriculum
  • Soccer skill videos
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Assessments
 
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Group Package  – ($5,000) 

  •  4-hour in-person professional development for up to 40 teachers led by national trainers
  • OnDemand Training
  • Online curriculum
  • Downloadable PDF for each grade level’s curriculum
  • Soccer skills videos
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Assessments
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Tips to find funding: Talk with your principal, district coordinator/administrator about utilizing ESSA Title II funding for professional development and Title IV, Part A funding for a well-rounded education. Check with your district to see if ESSER funds can be used.

Questions? Want to learn more? Please email Lisa Perry at lperry@ussoccerfoundation.org.

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