Why Beyond Resilient Girls?

Like national trends, we have seen a decline in the number of females playing soccer. To reverse this locally, Beyond Soccer has:

• Ensured girls’ teams are coached by female mentors and leaders.
• Expanded targeted outreach and recruitment efforts.
• Strengthened collaborations with community partners like Everyone’s A Player and the Mayor’s Health Task Force.

The Resilient Girls Project provides us with data-driven insight into how we can better serve girls—not only within Beyond Soccer, but as a member of the larger girl-serving ecosystem in Essex County.

Our Curriculum

With guidance from CHJS, we developed its first resiliency-focused curriculum, designed for grades 6–12. This 8–10 week programming, called Beyond Resilient Girls, is embedded directly into practices and games.

• Coach Mentor Training: Coach Mentors receive ongoing training and resources to integrate weekly resiliency lessons into the season.
• On-Field Activities: Short, engaging activities are built into practice sessions to reinforce confidence, well-being, and leadership.
• Teamwide Support: The Beyond Soccer staff supports coaches with implementation, reflection, and data collection.

Our first Beyond Resilient Girls course launched in 2024, marking a new step in our mission to keep girls active, engaged, and thriving on and off the field.