Street Soccer USA Inc

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Causes: Human Service Organizations, Human Services

Mission: Street soccer usa, inc. Is formed for the purpose of promoting, advocating and utilizing the sport of soccer and community-based programs as vehicles to eradicate homelessness and poverty in the united states.

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css0516 Volunteer

Rating: 5

05/11/2012

As a coach and mentor for Street Soccer USA I have the privilege of working with homeless and at-risk individuals in San Francisco (as part of Street Soccer USA - Bay Area). Through soccer we teach life skills and build a community. We practice two times a week as a team, and each practice has a theme that applies to soccer and life. The last theme I coached was on "Control". We practiced soccer skills that help players control the game and the ball (dribbling, passing, trapping). We also talked about how we can better control our attitudes and emotions in life which will ultimately help us all make better, healthier decisions. I enjoy working with our team members, and love when one of the team members takes a positive step in their lives (getting a job, going back to school, finding permanent housing, etc). Street Soccer USA continues to be successful in "tackling" homelessness in America, and I'm proud to be a part of this organization.

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