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Yes. And service projects and scholarships by 1978Irish

The guys that spun off their private club from our park district program do a lot of stuff for the kids. They want to be a high quality alternative to the win at all cost clubs, while still playing high quality soccer.

They organize service projects for the kids. They also give some modest college scholarships.

You also have the issue of whether to help kids get college scholarships to play soccer. You have to play in college showcase tournaments and develop relationships with college coaches.

Let me know if you want me to give you the contact information for the guys who spun off from our park district program.