Seattle
Coaches: Dave Nibley, Dylan Peterson, Taso Lagos, Westin Goetz, Josh Horton
Year of Participation: First
Level of Programming: 1D
About the Program
Street Soccer Seattle began when Taso Lagos, professor at the University of Washington, saw the Greek team practicing for the 2009 Homeless World Cup. Impressed by the program, he returned to Seattle determined to start a program in the area.
Over the next few years Street Soccer Seattle aims to create a city-wide league as well as a mentoring program. This unique form of mentoring will bring the mentor and mentee together on the soccer pitch, and haven for both parties.
Recently Street Soccer Seattle registered its first time in an area recreation league. Their first game will take place on June 19th. However, Street Soccer Seattle is still in search of a homeless service agency to partner with. Undeterred, the team will participate in their first Street Soccer USA Cup next month.
For more informationabout the team, visit their website at http://streetsoccerseattle.org.
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