Our Three-Pillar Model
The SCORES Network (SCORES) offers free after-school programs that support whole child development through the teamwork of soccer, the self-expression of poetry, and the community of service-learning.
Soccer
Physical fitness, teamwork, safe spaces
Poetry
Literacy, self-expression, confidence
Service-learning
Community, connection, leadership
Impact at a Glance
13
Affiliate Cities
300+
Title l Schools
800+
Coaches
800+
Volunteers
15,000
Poet-Athletes
What is a Poet-Athlete?
SCORES programs build teams of Poet-Athletes, young people who are committed to their physical, emotional, and social well-being. Poet-Athletes use their voices to express themselves, serve as leaders in their communities, and speak up against injustice.
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Poet-Athletes build healthy bodies, minds, and communities through the vehicles of soccer, poetry, and service learning. Poet-Athletes express themselves creatively, improve their writing skills, and learn to think critically on and off the field.
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Mentors and coaches in our programs encourage poet-athletes to be supportive, dynamic, productive youth and citizens in their communities — a critical part of fostering future community-centric leadership and growth.
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The Results? Through poetry, soccer, and service learning, Poet-Athletes are given the tools and resources for a platform to grow up to be influential adults: activists, mentors, leaders, and agents of change.
Stories from Across the SCORES Network
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