Making School Soccer More Accessible for Girls
Tenessee Soccer & 901 Girls With Goals
Summary
901 Girls With Goals is dedicated to making middle and high school girls’ soccer in Memphis more accessible. The program is supported by Innovate to Grow (ITG) funding to increase education resources for youth coaches and referees, remove financial barriers of entry for participants in marginalized communities, increase participation opportunities for girls and women, and provide resources for an array of Disabled Service Organizations to make soccer more accessible to all.
Recognizing the vital role that Federation Members play in the growth of soccer in the U.S., the Innovate to Grow Fund was established in 2017 to help U.S. Soccer member organizations launch new and innovative programs designed to grow participation in their communities.
HOW AND WHEN IT CAN HELP
- As a case study for other organizations exploring innovative approaches to grow participation.
- When identifying scalable models that can be replicated in other communities.
- To understand how ITG funding can support innovative and inclusive soccer programs.
WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT THIS RESOURCE
It highlights innovative approaches to soccer development, with lessons that other organizations can learn from and adapt.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS WHEN USING THIS RESOURCE
- How can your program address barriers to participation in your community?
- What partnerships will be needed to sustain your program beyond initial funding?
- How can the lessons from this case study inform your own local programming?
ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTOR
901 Girls With Goals, aims to make a positive impact on girls’ lives through soccer in Memphis. We provide need-based support to area middle and high school girls' soccer programs. We supply schools with soccer equipment, free training clinics for coaches, free skills clinics for players, and create additional opportunities for play and personal development.’ To learn more visit girlswgoals.com
CREDITING CONTRIBUTORS
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