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Real coach-mentor stories
No descriptive information provided about the image.Reversing youth mental healthYoung people need trusted adults, yet only 18% of coaches feel ready to support kids’ mental health. Ed Foster-Simeon, President & CEO of the U.S. Soccer Foundation, shares how coaches can spot warning signs, offer support, and provide family resources.
Hear from Coach YaniqueHear from coach YaniqueReflecting on her transformative journey with the U.S. Soccer Foundation, hear how coaching goes beyond the game to impact young lives and communities.
Making Change Thumbnail 3How sport builds confidenceJoseph didn’t set out to be a hero, just a local coach. But with Coach-Mentor Training, he’s now shaping lives beyond the soccer field. Meet everyday leaders transforming their communities, one young person at a time.
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Where Girls Find Their VoiceWhere girls find their voiceWith coaches by their side, young players are gaining more than soccer skills, they’re building confidence, connection, and the courage to be themselves.
Stories - Thunbnail 3Gaining confidence on and off the fieldSports is a place where you can truly be yourself. Hear from retired USMNT goalkeeper Tim Howard on how soccer became a source of strength and belonging, helping him build confidence and courage.
No descriptive information provided about the image.Yes, Coach!™ goes beyond the fieldWe asked players what makes a good coach-mentor and their answers remind us that it’s more than just teaching the game. Hear how players are getting the extra push and encouragement they need to build their confidence along the way.