US Youth Soccer Celebrate 14th Annual Youth Soccer Month
US Youth Soccer celebrate the 14th annual Youth Soccer Month – Celebrating Soccer in America that includes grassroots public affairs campaigns, numerous local events and media relations initiatives held throughout September. The celebration will feature the fifth Street Soccer Day on September 7th, as well as National Make Your Own Ball Day on the 15th of the month for a moment to enjoy the beautiful game.
Youth Soccer News: US Youth Soccer, the nation’s largest youth sports association, is excited to kick off the 14th annual Youth Soccer Month – Celebrating Soccer in America this September, and the celebration continues throughout the month promoting the benefits of soccer.
“Each year US Youth Soccer looks forward to spearheading the Youth Soccer Month initiative to further promote the benefits of playing this wonderful sport,” said Chris Moore, CEO of US Youth Soccer. “The celebration furthers US Youth Soccer’s mission to foster the physical, mental and emotional growth and development of America’s youth through the sport of soccer at all levels of age and competition.”
Youth Soccer Month 2016 includes working with local leadership to organize grassroots public affairs campaigns, numerous local events and media relations initiatives. To kick off the fun, US Youth Soccer has set apart the first Wednesday, Sept. 7, to hold the fifth annual Street Soccer Day. To participate, organize a time and place for players to come together and play pick-up games.
“Soccer brings families together in a fun environment and this year, Youth Soccer Month hopes to encourage groups to enjoy the sport in a fun way with Street Soccer Day,” said Sam Snow, Director of Coaching for US Youth Soccer. “All are encouraged to join the celebration of Youth Soccer Month and see what we can do together to increase the number of people enjoying our game and furthering their own health and enjoyment.”
After a successful first year in 2015, US Youth Soccer is collaborating once again with the Make Your Own Ball Day initiative this September and encourages colleges, leagues, clubs, teams and families to set time aside on Thursday, Sept. 15 to join National Make Your Own Ball Day.
The mission of Make Your Own Ball Day is to use a ball to help kids create, connect, give, appreciate and play. MYOBD promotes and supports the passions of kids for sport and uses soccer as a platform for change.
Throughout the month, in addition to promoting the benefits of being active through youth soccer, several chances to win soccer-related prizes will be available online. From ways to help grow the game to the annual Ball-A-Day Giveaway; follow the celebration online using #YSM2016. You’ll have a chance to win the Back-to-School, Back-to-Soccer backpack kit, which includes several US Youth Soccer items.
Each week during Youth Soccer Month will focus on a different message celebrating soccer. The four messages of Youth Soccer month are:
- Fun: (Week of Sept. 4)
Whether recreational or competitive in nature, involvement in soccer is easy, affordable and rewarding. - Family: (Week of Sept. 11)
Playing soccer ties families together as schedules, vacations and family time are coordinated. - Friendship: (Week of Sept. 18)
The relationships generated through playing soccer extend beyond the field. - Fitness: (Week of Sept. 25)
The health and fitness (physical, psychological and social) benefits of playing soccer.
Join the national celebration of Youth Soccer Month. Learn more here on how to get involved and share your ideas.
Source/Photo Credit: US Youth Soccer
