What it does
America scores is a sports-based youth development program that inspires youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students, and have the confidence and character to make a positive difference in the world. Our unique mix of soccer, poetry, and service-learning improves outcomes in physical health, academic engagement, and social-emotional well-being, with the goal of helping scores poet-athletes build healthy bodies, hearts, and minds.
Soccer program - the soccer program is lead by scores coach-mentors in the afterschool hours and on weekends. Both girls and boys engage in regular physical activity and learn about nutrition, teamwork, sportsmanship, and commitment. Our team-based approach instills camaraderie both on and off the field and supports whole child development through mentorship and team play. Scores provides all the equipment, curricula, and organizes weekly game days for participants and family members.
Writing workshops - the writing program has two main focus areas: poetry and service learning. The writing program is led by scores coach-mentors who help participants gain confidence in self-expression, writing, and public speaking. The service-learning program focuses on scores' teams identifying an issue of concern in their community and then taking collective action to make a positive change. The writing program meets one to two times per week and features special events like poetry slams, poetry contests, and celebrations of service-learning projects.
Middle school and club teams programs - the middle school and club team program engages students in soccer and enrichment activities beyone the elementary school ages. The club program or independent football club (ifc) utilizes parent volunteers and coaches from the scores youth coaches academy (yca). Yca offers scores alumni job training and life skill development opportunities connected to their passion and their community.
Leadership
Colin SchmidtCEO & Executive Director
Daniel CescaDirector of Finance and HR
Yuri MoralesChief Program Officer
Hamza AlhaidariChief Growth Officer
Jose Roberto Gil BenetizProgram Director