2024 Spring Season Concludes with Encouraging Survey Results
It’s been another great year for Chester Upland Youth Soccer, positively impacting over 550 children in the Greater Chester community through the Soccer for Success curriculum and other programming.
Monique Hales, Chester Upland School District Federal Programs Coordinator, commented: "Soccer for Success is one of the CUSD community's favorite after-school programs and helps achieve many goals that we as a district have for our children."
Program survey results found that this year:
95 percent of the children we served indicated they qualify for free or reduced school lunch.
37 percent are female; 51 percent are male.
31 percent are in kindergarten through second grade; 64 percent are in third through fifth grade; 5 percent are in sixth through eighth grade.
73 percent identify as African American; 7 percent identify as Caucasian; 6 percent identify as Hispanic/Latino; 1 percent identify as Asian; 1 percent identify as Native American; 8 percent identify as Other/Multi-Ethnic; 4 percent did not share their ethnicity.
95 percent agreed: "After participating in Soccer for Success, I feel better about myself,"
99 percent agreed: "After participating in Soccer for Success, I enjoy working with my teammates more."
81 percent agreed "After participating in Soccer for Success, I make healthier choices when deciding what to eat or drink."
90 percent agreed: "After participating in Soccer for Success, I enjoy the idea of physical activity more than I did prior."
92 percent agreed: "After participating in Soccer for Success, I try harder in school."
Upon being presented with the survey results, Coach Dahlia remarked, “I am so happy to learn that because of this season, they wanted to do more athletic activities in the future.”
Coach Carlos shared, “My favorite part of the season was bonding with the kids. Once they know you really are looking out for them they become the nicest. I will take away the memory of knowing that I impacted them in a positive way.
Looking back on his experience at practices, Coach Freeman said, “I was glad to be there for them or with them as a big brother. I loved the smiles on their faces!”
Coach Fiona had this take: “I love how the coaches and the kids build a relationship as we coach them. It was cool being able to see the kids grow. I will remember how competitive and fun the kids are. They showed up every day ready to play!!”
