Soccer for Everybody!
​How We Help
We are raising money to help low-income and underprivileged athletes pay for travel soccer fees, and additionally help promote youth soccer in any way we can.

Taking Action
In addition, we can donate soccer equipment to local community centers, and we can help organize skills clinics in the greater Philadelphia area
Our Partners
We are currently partnered with Philadelphia area local soccer clubs, and Philadelphia Community Centers to make youth soccer more accessible.
​Clinic Info
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If you are a community center interested in hosting a clinic, or need new soccer equipment, we can help arrange that.
Clinics will allow kids to meet coaches, improve skills, or just have a good time.
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Please email your interest to thefreekickorg@gmail.com so we can get the process started!
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Are you a community center that needs new soccer nets?
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We can try and help with that, too!
​Why We Want to Help
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Growing up in youth sports, we know it is not a perfect, or even fair, experience at all times. But we also know that the experience has many more positives that outweigh the negatives.
Research has shown that adolescents who participate in youth sports are not only healthier, but also form social bonds that enhance their connection to their community. Youth sports have shown to also improve academic potential and mental health, teach perseverance and how to get along in a diverse group, and also set good health habits for life.
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Here are some articles about participating in youth sports:
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Beyond Endorphins: The Mental Health Benefits of Youth Sports
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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Facts & Statistics on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition
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As teen suicides rock local sports communities, concerns grow over athletes' mental health

Participation in Organized Youth Sports as a Predictor of Adult Physical Activity
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