OUR APPROACH

Succeeding on-and-off-the-field, through the sport of soccer

Beyond Soccer is a sports-based, youth development organization that uses soccer to engage Lawrence youth and connect them to new experiences, on-and-off-the-field, that build confidence and create opportunities for leadership, healthy living & academic achievement.

LAWRENCE YOUTH SOCCER is a program of Beyond Soccer!

We prioritize fitness & healthy eating in an effort to reduce the City’s high obesity rates. Our teaching kitchen is also getting more kids & parents cooking.
Lawrence Travel Soccer is our core program. Soccer is the “vehicle” we use to connect, mentor and inspire kids, on-and-off the field, over an extended period.
Our oldest student-athletes serve as role models in their community. We give them the chance to coach, work and attend leadership conferences.
Only 15% of Lawrence High School students play sports. We are working hard to change that through collaborative efforts, like our Sports Leadership Academy w/Everyone’s A Player.
We require travel players to share their report cards. If a player is struggling in school, we do not withhold play, but rather, seek out academic resources to help.
Our camps and recreational leagues provide important, healthy sports hooks for Lawrence kids as young as 4!