5 Pitches. 5 Impact Stories
Musco Lighting
Summary
This resource pack showcases five case studies from Musco Lighting, highlighting how high-quality, accessible lighting and mini-pitch systems have transformed communities, schools, and professional clubs. Each example demonstrates how strategic facility investments, each made in partnership with a critical stakeholder, not only expand play opportunities but also promote inclusion, safety, and long-term community benefits.
- Camp Courageous Case Study – Adaptive design for a special needs camp, with customized entry gates for universal access.
- Kansas City Current Case Study – A purpose-built women’s professional stadium with world-class LED lighting and community mini-pitches.
- Ottumwa Community School District Case Study – Mini-pitches at schools that promote inclusion, community pride, and extended playtime.
- Hope and Health Partnership Case Study – Partnering with Indigenous communities in Canada to install mini-pitches that support youth and cultural pride.
- Black Players for Change & Black Women’s Player Collective Case Study – Nationwide mini-pitch installations expanding safe play access for Black youth, coupled with social justice programming.
HOW AND WHEN IT CAN HELP
- For clubs or schools exploring facility upgrades or new community soccer spaces.
- As inspiration to design inclusive facilities that meet the needs of all players.
- To demonstrate to funders or policymakers how infrastructure impacts participation.
- When planning partnerships between local organizations, schools, and soccer stakeholders.
WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT THIS RESOURCE PACK
Each story emphasizes the importance of collaboration when building new soccer infrastructure. In each case Musco’s expertise has been combined with a local or specialist organization to ensure the pitch is designed with access, engagement, and impact front of mind.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS WHEN USING THIS RESOURCE
- How can your organization identify underutilized spaces in your community that could be transformed with mini-pitch systems?
- How can you ensure local community members and stakeholders are meaningfully integrated into the design and build process, and the ongoing life of the pitch?
- Are there local funders, sponsors, or nonprofits you can partner with to share costs and expand impact?
- What accessibility standards (ADA compliance, lighting, safety features) should you prioritize in your facility planning?
- How can you connect new facilities to ongoing programming to ensure long-term use and sustainability?
ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTOR
Musco Lighting is a global leader in sports and large-area lighting. With decades of experience, Musco delivers solutions that prioritize performance, energy efficiency, and community impact. In partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation and other organizations, Musco has pioneered the use of mini-pitches and cutting-edge LED systems to expand access and enhance experiences at every level of the game. To learn more visit Musco.com.
CREDITING CONTRIBUTORS
The Resource Hub is made possible by the generosity of contributors. It demonstrates the rich expertise and collective team spirit that exists across our soccer community.
All resources that have been contributed to the Resource Hub are free for users of the Hub to learn from, adapt and implement in their own organization and community.
Where relevant, we encourage users of the resources to formally or informally credit the resource creator, to acknowledge their expertise and generosity.