The SoccerPlus Education Center is a
Connecticut-based 501-c-3 non-profit service organization. The Education Center
strives to develop not only better soccer players, but better citizens. This is
achieved through educational programs, seminars, community outreach events and
individual mentoring on and off the soccer field.
SoccerPlus Education
Center was created in 2004 and granted Non-Profit 501(c)-3 status in
2005. SoccerPlus Education Center’s President, Tony DiCicco is a native
of the greater Hartford area and was the former US Women’s National
Soccer Team coach winning a World Cup in 1999 and leading the US Women
to an Olympic Gold in Atlanta in 1996. Tony has been involved directly
with all the company programs from the creation.
SoccerPlus Education Center’s Mission
Enrich Lives Through Soccer and Education
SoccerPlus Education Center Programs
The SoccerPlus Education Center is focused on
three primary programs that work together:
I.KICKBACK PROGRAM
- which makes major donations of lightly used soccer training equipment
and clothing to groups in need. Boxes of gear have been delivered to a
groups in El Salvador, Brazil, to Ethan Zohn’s Grassroots program in
Africa, as well as locally in downtown Hartford and to the Project Goal
Program in Providence, R.I.
II.ED CENTER PRESENTATIONS– hosts presentations on a variety of
topics free of charge for the local community in an effort to teach
important life skills. Presentations have been well-attended (30- 320
attendees) and supported by the local community: including FSASoccerPlus
FC players and parents, local college students, high school and club
coaches, as well as a variety of other groups. Run from September
through May each year.
III.CLUB
OUTREACH PROGRAM
– The
SoccerPlus Club Outreach Program takes youth soccer players out into the
community to interact with those less fortunate through participation in
an after school program. The students receive a snack and a positive
message is shared with the club players acting as peer mentors. The
group then plays soccer, the coaches and club players teach soccer
skills and play with the students.
V.SPEC
EVENTS
– The SoccerPlus Education Center often host events and partners with
programs that share a similar vision to make an impact.
Birdies for Charity
Sporting Chance for Youth - Riverfront Recapture
Soccer FEST
US Jr Olympics Skills Contest
Soccer Night at the Rock Cats
EDUCATION CENTER SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES SoccerPlus Education Center Sponsors...$ is
directed to the general education center fund Club Outreach Sponsors...
a) sponsor a whole program
b) sponsor a kids participant Leadership Sponsors...
a) sponsor a whole program
b) sponsor a kids participant Presentation Sponsors...
a) sponsor presentation series
b) sponsor a presentation
c) host a presentation Kick Back Sponsors...
Although we all like
cash donations there are other ways to give. Provide snacks at a
presentation, donate equipment, or you time. We can use it all. For
specific needs you maybe able to fill…contact
us
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