Soccer Community Partnerships of America: Case Studies

Case Studies

Starfinder Foundation: History and Programs Overview

by Tony Williams

The Starfinder foundation is a dynamic values-based, youth development organization whose programs combine experiential learning with soccer to promote children's personal growth and guide their development into healthy, confident, successful individuals. Starfinder's mission is to create inspirational learning environments where children are encouraged through soccer to develop strong moral character, strive for academic excellence and live with a positive attitude, regardless of their socio-ec... [+]

Log for FC Richmond Community Partnership

by Andrew Terry

January 2005 -
I met Bob Saltzer through a mutual friend. Bob is a board member for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond, which include over 30 sites in the city. He gave me the name and number of Floyd Johnson, who is the president / CEO of the organization, who in turn put me in touch with Jerome Levisy, the program director for all of the sites.

March 2005 -
It took several attempts to get in touch with Jerome Levisy. Once I did, he told me that he had sent an emai... [+]

Homeless World Cup

by Matt Spear

This Spring we have worked with a soccer team in Charlotte that is made up of homeless men and women. The creator of the team is Davidson Soccer alumnus Lawrence Cann. The team plays in a local adult league, and has been awarded a great honor to represent the US in this summer's Homeless World Cup, to be played in Edinburgh, Scotland.

"I've fought for my country, but I've never played a game for my country," says Ray Isaac, 43, a defender. "Not many people get this oppor... [+]

For Kids by Kids

by Rob Smith

The mission of the FC DELCO Soccer Club is to develop great people and enhance the communities in which we operate through soccer. The FC DELCO Soccer Club will be recognized as a community leader for player participation in club sponsored outreach programs; activities for helping underserved youth.

For Kids by Kids

This is a program that allows the FC DELCO player to begin to understand the value of giving back through community service. Elite level FC DELCO Club players unde... [+]

Star in the Community

by Marc Nichols

Star's community programs stepped up a gear over the winter period with many new initiatives and opportunities arising that benefit the community at large. Star's relationship with the Eureka Parks and Rec Center continues to develop. 120 Star players attended the center for Indoor Soccer and Star coaches conducted a clinic for local residents.

Star also entered a partnership with Roanoke City Schools that sees Star coaches conducting after school programs and PE classes free of charge ... [+]

Soccer Organization Of Charlottesville-Albemarle (SOCA) Community Outreach

by Dan Rosensweig

I. SOCA's Mission:

The Soccer Organization of Charlottesville/Albemarle (SOCA) is a non-profit, volunteer organization operated exclusively for the charitable and educational purposes of teaching the sport of soccer, organizing and managing soccer teams and leagues, and developing sportsmanship, good citizenship, and health for the common good and general welfare of the people of the Charlottesville/Albemarle community. Central to SOCA's mission is providing both constructive education... [+]

The Williamsburg Soccer Club-Grove Community Partnership

by Al Albert

The Williamsburg Soccer Club (WSC) was founded in 1974 to promote the growth of soccer in the Williamsburg area. Over 30 years it has developed into a model soccer club, serving primarily the youth of southeastern Virginia. Over 1000 players from 4 to 23 participate in the club's programming in a given year; however, the majority of the participants come from middle and upper middle class backgrounds. The cultural diversity of the participants is far less than that of the average population of t... [+]