We transform children's lives.
Our mission is to provide underserved communities access to innovative play spaces and evidenced-based soccer programs that instill hope, foster well-being, and help youth achieve their fullest potential.
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Who We Are
For more than 30 years, we’ve used soccer to advance social impact across the U.S. We work daily to build a better future by ensuring that young people in under-resourced communities have access to soccer programs and trained coach-mentors who support in their personal development beyond the playing field. We share this commitment with our partners and supporters and together, we help foster a happy and healthy generation of young people.
What We Believe
It takes a Team of dedicated individuals to achieve meaningful impact. Our Team is committed to fostering an environment where every individual is and feels safe, valued, and respected. We believe that our Team’s strength lies in the unique perspectives and experiences of each individual member. We recognize that our differences in age, race, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, physical ability, thinking style, identity, and background are critical to the success and impact of our organization.
In our workplace, we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive, contribute their best work, and be comfortable bringing their authentic selves to our mission. We work to ensure all voices are heard and respected and are reflected in the talent we hire, the programs we offer, and the impact we have in communities.
Our Core Values
- Embrace Ambition: We do not settle for what is, we are innovative and push the status quo. We are comfortable with the uncomfortable; big goals bring on uncharted territory. We seek to continuously improve and always pursue excellence.
- Community-Focused: We take a ‘work with, not for or to’ approach. We engage communities to drive systemic change. We are conscious leaders, sharing tools for success.
- Dynamic Team Spirit: We are fun and passionate about our cause. We support our teammates’ successes and priorities. We strive to be a team that considers all perspectives and reflects our diverse communities.