S1E7 - America Scores

In this episode we speak with Bethany Henderson the SEO of DC Scores and the President of the America Scores Network as well as Tom Gross the League Administrator for DC Scores.   America Scores is a program founded in Washington DC that combines poetry and service learning with the game of soccer.  The program aims to provide meaningful physical and educational activities and coaching to children in areas where access to sports is an issue.  Bethany discusses the history of the program, the successes and growing pains, and how you can get involved in an existing Scores program, (They are in 12 cities already) or help start a new chapter in the network in your own city.

• Kicker, America SCORES annual poetry magazine
• Our Words Our Cities documentary website (note that the film will be released on Amazon in late February)
• Soccer in the City documentary 
• DC SCORES' YouTube channel.  I particularly direct your attention to this 5 minute video story titled A Poet-Athlete and his Coach.  
• 2.5 minute piece featuring our coaches talking about DC SCORES' impact during the pandemic.
• For more information about volunteering with DC SCORES (including coaching), visit https://www.dcscores.org/volunteer/ 
• For more information about DC SCORES fundraisers, see: 
  • One Night One Goal - annual gala at Audi Field 
  • SCORES Cup - annual corporate charity soccer tournament 
  • For more information about how companies can get involved or partner with DC SCORES, contact Tony Francavilla, [e-mail] 
• Brave Spaces program for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

Presented by

Adventist HealthCare
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SAM Soccer
Recreational Soccer League in Montgomery County Maryland
www.samsoccer.org

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 Mental Athletic Performance and Adolescent Counseling
 "Discover How To Perform With Purpose"
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