America SCORES: Offering Youth Soccer, Service, & Voice.
A Talk by Hamza Al Haidari , Colin Schmidt , Bethany Rubin Henderson and Charity Blackwell
About this Talk
For over 25 years, America SCORES has proven that it works. Since its inception, our program has impacted over 130,000 kids across North America. Studies show that SCORES students improve their academics, physical fitness, and teamwork skills and feel empowered to lead their communities.
America SCORES has 12 affiliates across the US and Canada serving urban youth in grades K-8. SCORES is free to students, thanks to corporate, foundation and government funding, and individual donations. Each city's program is built on the America SCORES curriculum of soccer, poetry, and service-learning. SCORES affiliates share resources and best practices as a network while maintaining the flexibility to grow and innovate in their own ways.
Soccer >> Active bodies Poetry >> Active minds Service >> Active community members
85% - of students improved their cardiovascular capacity
75% - of students improved their grammar & writing mechanics