Soccer in the Streets

>Soccer in the Streets is forever committed to working with communities to expand access to soccer for Atlanta's children⚽!! >Recently, we began a pilot program in partnership with the City of Atlanta Parks and Recreation Department to introduce the game of Futsal to kids in several neighborhoods. >What is "Futsal," you ask? Futsal is a type of soccer game played on hardcourts (often basketball courts) with a smaller ball and 5 players per side. >This game is highly useful for SITS because it prepares children for the 5 aside play in our StationSoccer leagues. >The first of a series of jamboree-style immersion events happened last Tuesday at Bessie Branham Park in Kirkwood. The next two will be at Peachtree Hills Rec Center. THIS AFTERNOON from 2-4 and next Tuesday from 2-4 again! >Thanks to our friends at Parks and Rec and, especially, deep, deep thanks to our friends at Senda Athletics for sponsoring the equipment used for this project!!

>Well, Sports Fans, here we are again!! Registration for (FREE) Fall Youth Soccer is Open!!🎉 >This fall, we are looking to see our program grow in several ways; we have new schools, new leagues, and new pilot programs!! >Click the link below to register your child for Soccer, Youth Development, and More! With a 35-year leader in the industry⚽!! >We've also recently launched SOCCER STEETS SUPPORTERS, our new monthly giving campaign!! Help us provide access to soccer for over 2500 kids per year🙏🏾!! https://lnkd.in/eRw6KaUY https://lnkd.in/eWY2RGFr . . . . Elijah Miranda, MPH Chelsea Wood Sanjay Patel Kaseem A. Ladipo CJ Gonzalez

>Last Thursday, a unique event took place @ West End MARTA/StationSoccer, pointing toward an exciting future!! >Soccer in the Streets, MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority), Jason Dozier, Atlanta Influences Everything, Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc. came together to celebrate 🎉 the kick-off of the 2024 COPA America Tournament with a block party/watch party!! ⚽ >Folks from all over the area brought a chair or a blanket, ordered a burger, drank a Coke, and watched an amazing match!! >741 people registered for tickets!! All told, we believe there were around 400 people in attendance!! >For all concerned, the event was a rousing success, and you can expect to see more partnerships like this as Atlanta moves toward WC26!! >Special thanks to some of the heroes behind the scenes... Melissa Mullinax Chinnette Cannida Tory Edwards Patrick Powell, MBA, CFRE 📸 DeMicha Luster, MPH, BSPH Carl C Hill, MBA, PMP Elijah Miranda, MPH Janine Willis Kaseem A. Ladipo Sanjay Patel Gopal Pappu

Thank you for all that you do, Jenny! Your commitment to Soccer in the Streets is fantastic! 🙌

>Girls with Goals camp is a unique example of our "more than soccer" approach. >GWG is a girls-only camp where the kids play plenty of soccer, but they also talk about essential life skills, such as grit, leadership, teamwork, and goal setting. >Last week, our West End GWG camp was graced by a team from JE Dunn Construction 🔨 The ladies not only played with the kids but also shared their career experiences and participated in various activities, making it a truly interactive experience!! >Deep thanks to Caitlin Tabilog Barbara Spitzer Hannah Byrd Erin Miracle Grable & Chloe Scott for taking the time!! Chelsea Wood Elijah Miranda, MPH Jonathan Gosse Kerri-Ann W.

We've said it before, and we'll say it again! Todd Harris Skillshot Media and Ghost Gaming are wonderful partners! They have found incredible unique ways to collaborate with us, taking the work of SITS far beyond the pitch! Watch this space, more to come! 👍🏾

>Last Friday, we were incredibly fortunate to host Deloitte staff for a work day at StationSoccer - East Lake. >This event was part of Deloitte's 25th annual Impact Day!! Our friends at Atlanta ToolBank also partnered with the event. >The group did a great job helping to plant new plants and maintain the landscaping 🙌. >Several of the StationSoccer locations (including Eastlake) feature our "Garden FC" teaching gardens, where players learn about growing food and healthy eating 🌱🍇🍅.

At Soccer in the Streets we are very fortunate to have community friends and partners like Michelle C. Wallace! As the saying says "If you can see her, you can be her", and women like Michelle are making a real world impact by speaking with the young women of our "Girls With Goals" Camp!!

>JOIN THE CROWD!! SEE THE GAME!! >At SITS we introduce new players to the game of soccer every day!! We want to keep sharing that passion and teach new folks about international soccer!! >But, we could use you!! Do you love to share your passion for the game? Join us for our COPA America Watch Party. >6/20, StationSoccer West End, 7 pm!! Argentina vs. Canada!! >This is an old-school block party. Bring your chairs, blankets, and everything you need for a June GA evening!! >In partnership with MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) Jason Dozier Atlanta Influences Everything and Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc.

>We are proud to partner with Common Goal on the stateside portion of their "Create the Space" mental health initiative. >Our Executive Director, Elijah Miranda, MPH, and our Director of Operations, Chelsea Wood, have begun an online training course that is being offered to coaches all around the country! >Following the first session, Elijah had these comments about the experience: >"Create the Space" is an important initiative that emphasizes the value of teaching soccer coaches to have conversations about mental health with their players. Soccer in the Streets is proud to partner with Common Goal and contribute to creating safe environments on the soccer pitch for all players. >More to come...