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15 Jan

#TheHeartOfTheWorkThursday
PreK & K getting their first futsal run at the #YWCA-hands in, learning through play & loving every minute together.
Also 📸’d: Arabella, once a player in this same circle, now giving back as a paid coach mentor. Full circle moments never get old 🧡💙⚽️

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#WeWorkTogetherWednesday  Tier 3 #CoachMentors St #WeWorkTogetherWednesday  Tier 3 #CoachMentors Steven & Ashley, supported through #MassHire supporting our Tier 1 Jr. Coaches —Anthony, Brendan, and Justin— during their first time leading a session with our 1st & 2nd graders. That’s the crew lined up in the turf space (see the boys in the back row!). From warm-ups to the first drill, these jr coaches were given real responsibility, with experienced mentors right there to support them. It’s a small but important example of workforce development built into our programming. Wrapped up with an “all hands in” circle-up...learning and leading together. #AllIn #BeyondSoccer LawrenceMA LeadershipThroughSports SBYD ⚽🧡💙
❄️⚽ #SnowDaySundayShare! ⚽❄️ We squeezed in lots o ❄️⚽ #SnowDaySundayShare! ⚽❄️ We squeezed in lots of futsal action at the YWCA gym yesterday...just in time before today’s snow day ❄️🙌 Huge shoutout to #MassHire Coach Mentor Andy G. for these awesome action shots 📸 No futsal today, but the play continues. Families check your WhatsApp for our snow soccer challenge ❄️ Stay safe, get creative, Beyond fam! #beyondsoccer #yearroundplay #LawrenceMA ⚽🧡💙
It'a a #FeelGoodFriday shoutout to our Jr. Coaches It'a a #FeelGoodFriday shoutout to our Jr. Coaches Anthony & Justin, plus Coach Mentor Issandel, for representing Beyond Soccer at the packed Lawrence Family Development Charter School Summer Experiences Fair this week! It was an awesome real-life leadership moment—sharing our spring & summer programs with future Beyond families (and yes, even a little juggling ⚽). Proud of this crew for stepping up and bringing the mission beyond the field. Thanks to #LFDCS for having us and helping create space for connection. #TogetherIsBetter #LeadershipThroughSports #OffTheField ⚽🧡💙
#WellDoneWednesday 💫 Last season, a new Grade 4 L #WellDoneWednesday 💫 Last season, a new Grade 4 Lioness quietly did something big—she handed her cleats to another Beyond Soccer player who needed them in a pinch. No fuss. Just looking out for a teammate. This off-season, she needed a new pair herself, and we were happy to help. We surprised her with brand new New Balance cleats—because that’s how it works around here. It’s really about teamwork, community, and having each other’s backs (and feet!). Huge thanks to friends like @nbgivesback, Everyone’s A Player, and @goodsportsinc for helping make sure kids have the gear they need to play. #BeyondSoccer #SharingIsCaring #SportsBasedYouthDevelopment #WeAreInItTogether PartnershipsMatter LawrenceMA ⚽🧡💙
#MotivationMonday on #MLKDay🏆 Easy MVP pick from t #MotivationMonday on #MLKDay🏆 Easy MVP pick from this weekend’s futsal sessions. Former player turned hire, and BC student Andy Guzman captured Coach Mentor Stephen leading 1st & 2nd graders—returning and brand new—showing up, even with a little snow coming down ❄️ That’s love for the game. That’s the work. #BeyondSoccer #SportsBasedYouthDevelopment #LeadershipThroughSports 🧡💙⚽️
#TheHeartOfTheWorkThursday -This photo, shared by #TheHeartOfTheWorkThursday -This photo, shared by a parent, captured our Pre-K and Kindergarten group getting in their first futsal session at the YWCA last weekend. Kids coming together, hands in, learning the game through play, and enjoying being on the court together -- That’s what it’s all about. Also 📸'd is Arabella (far left), who once stood in this same circle as a young player (yes, she really did start that young with us) and now gives back while earning wages as a coach mentor. That full-circle journey sits at the heart of our work, and seeing little kids play like this never gets old. #BeyondSoccer #LawrenceMA #Allin #onthefield offthefield leadershipthroughsports ⚽🧡💙
It’s a #HappySunday and there’s so much we could s It’s a #HappySunday and there’s so much we could share… but we’ll keep it simple today. Here’s a look at our first weekend soccer session outside, and it did not disappoint. If our high schoolers can get 22 players out to run two full squads, Chris gives the green light — and that’s exactly what happened. 🙌 These photos are from a great day that also included hours and hours of futsal at the YWCA. And we’re right back at it today at 1 PM. More highlights coming next week, but for now, happy Sunday from #BeyondSoccer. #SundaySoccer #YouthSports #SportsBasedYouthDevelopment LawrenceMA OnTheField ⚽🧡💙
#WeAreBackWednesday, and we didn’t waste much time #WeAreBackWednesday, and we didn’t waste much time. We kicked things off on Monday, the very first day we could, and now we’re fully back at it! Thanks to staffers Chris, Declan & Oriagna, plus our team of #coachmentors and Jr. coaches, every age group has a dedicated weekday technical “tekkers” session focused on foot skills, quick decisions, and thriving in small spaces. That’s a total of 15 weekday hours, plus full-day futsal sessions on Saturdays and Sundays at the YWCA. That starts this weekend! 📸'd here: A pre-practice pep talk with the 4th-grade boys, one of many groups getting a dedicated weekly time slot. Cold weather outside equals lots of play time inside. #BeyondSoccer #Allin #SBYD 🧡💙
#WeAreAllInWednesday for 2026! We’ve been a little #WeAreAllInWednesday for 2026! We’ve been a little quiet on social media...and that was on purpose. We took time to pause and reflect on what this year has meant for our players, families, and community. Our “Year in Review Highlights” are live 👇👇👇 in comments below & this link: https://conta.cc/3YtRflm As we close things out, this update shares a few milestones made possible because of you, along with our final #PlayItForward ask of the year. Thank you for being part of this team effort. #HappyNewYear 🧡 #BeyondSoccer #AllIn TogetherIsBetter SportsBasedYouthDevelopment LawrenceMA ⚽🧡💙
#MotivationMondayVibes. Extra reps. Extra growth.  #MotivationMondayVibes. Extra reps. Extra growth. 💪⚽ As we close out the year, a group of ~12 Grade 4 players got some early Tekker time ... a practice run ahead of our weeknight Tekker sessions and weekend Futsal launching in January. Soccer Director Chris is always about offering extra days of support, with the focus locked in on technical development—because skill level doesn’t matter when you’re building fundamentals. Fast feet, tight spaces, real growth. January, we’re ready 👊⚽🧡💙
It’s a #FeelGoodFriday kind of day 🙌 We loved wel It’s a #FeelGoodFriday kind of day 🙌 We loved welcoming our friends from @salemfive and are incredibly grateful for their investment in our Leadership Pathways program. Brian spent time with us at our Riverwalk enrichment space—learning about our current needs and the opportunities ahead. We were also joined by Director Stephanie, Director of Soccer Development Chris, and Impact Coordinator Declan, who’s leading our first cohort of junior coaches as they build skills toward becoming employed #CoachMentors in 2026. This work takes a team—and we’re thankful for partners who invest in young leaders for the long term. #leadershipthroughsports #togetherisbetter #teameffort ⚽🧡💙
#MondayMemories ✨ This weekend gave us all the fee #MondayMemories ✨ This weekend gave us all the feel-good vibes. Coach Mentor Katherine organized a special holiday get-together for our Lioness Team, and it was full of joy from start to finish. Just like the Wolves’ get-together, this one was pajama-party themed... with a festive Christmas & Grinch twist 🎅🎄 🎤 Karaoke (yes… a few Frozen songs definitely made the list ❄️🎶 — those videos are staying safely in the team WhatsApp 😄) 🎲 Games and laughs 🔥 S’mores and hot chocolate to top it all off (and yes… we do have a s’more maker) Huge thanks to the amazing parents who jumped in to help make the night extra special. And endless appreciation for Katherine, whose leadership and care create moments like these that go far beyond the field. #BeyondSoccer #SBYD #CommunityThroughSports #Teamwork #OnAndOffTheField ⚽🧡💙
It’s a #FeelGoodFriday kind of day! ✨ We just wra It’s a #FeelGoodFriday kind of day! ✨ We just wrapped up our first season of #AcademicOvertime with our friends at Merrimack College — and the impact is already showing. 📸 One #MC tutor and her mentee saying their goodbyes before break 📸 Another pair squeezing in every last minute of learning together The feedback coming in from parents & tutors has been incredibly motivating. One parent shared that her son is “reading better now, and his math grades have improved.” And yes… some students came early to dribble a soccer ball around, because learning works best when kids feel comfortable, confident, and connected. It truly takes a team. #offthefield #mentor #mentee #teameffort #leadershipthroughsports ⚽🧡💙
It’s #TeamworkTuesday! And honestly, this week’s J It’s #TeamworkTuesday! And honestly, this week’s Jr. Coach Leadership session couldn’t have shown it better. 🌲 Teamwork was the theme, and our youth ran with it. With support from older coach mentors and a few veteran leaders, the group broke into small teams and got to work: ✨ Digital crew: invitations, guest lists, and party prep for next week 🎨 Creative crew: decorations and all the visual magic 🤝 Everyone: practicing real leadership, communication, and collaboration Watching these young leaders delegate, problem-solve, and lift each other up is exactly why this Jr. Coach Mentor Leadership Pathway matters. #leadershipthroughsports #SBYD #onandoffthefield ⚽🧡💙
It’s a #FeelGoodFriday share!  The @EagleTribune It’s a #FeelGoodFriday share!  The @EagleTribune 📰 spotlighted the New Balance Foundation’s (@nbgivesback) major investment in local nonprofits, and we’re #beyond grateful to be included. NBF’s commitment to youth development through sports, physical activity, education, enrichment, and healthy living is directly aligned with our mission. Their long-standing partnership helps us reach more young people and strengthen a healthier, more connected community. With deep roots in Lawrence & Methuen, @newbalance continues to invest in the communities where their associates live and work... fueling programs like ours and  lifting so many incredible organizations improving opportunities for kids and families. 📰 Read the article here ➡️ https://www.eagletribune.com/news/merrimack_valley/new-balance-pledges-9-2m-in-grants-to-non-profits/article_05804b89-48e7-4077-85fb-3cf7ec7967cc.html #togetherisbetter #SBYD #feelinggrateful #LawrenceMA 🧡🩵⚽️
Big Week for Youth Leadership! 🙌 We just launched Big Week for Youth Leadership! 🙌 We just launched our Jr Coach Mentor Leadership Pathways program — the first tier of our new Pathways Beyond the Field initiative. Led by Impact Coordinator Declan, a crew of motivated 14–15-year-olds (plus a few seasoned coach mentors) kicked things off with orientation. From now through February, they’ll dig into real coaching skills, build leadership confidence, learn #SBYD... and earn their first paycheck while giving back to their community. #onandoffthefield #SBYD #leadershipthroughsports ⚽🧡💙
It’s #MondayMemory time! A few weekends back, Co It’s #MondayMemory time! A few weekends back, Coach Mentor Declan traded the pitch for the bowling lanes and took his Grade 8 Thunder squad to Academy Lanes for their much-anticipated team outing. These boys LOVE a little friendly competition… and honestly, so does Declan. 😄🎳 Perfect way to close out a great season and spark the energy for the next one. Thunder stays loud on and off the field! ⚡ #BeyondSoccer #TeamThunder #YouthDevelopment #CoachMentor #SBYD #LawrenceMA #TeamOuting #BuildingLeaders #MoreThanAGame ⚽🧡💙
We still #ShowupSaturday! When temps are above fre We still #ShowupSaturday! When temps are above freezing, our high school WhatsApp chats go wild... if they can rally 22 players, they’re out there. Huge shoutout to Soccer Director Chris for showing up even the night before Thanksgiving to keep teens active, safe, and connected on the Pavilion field. Still in holiday mode and hoping for more “above-freezing” nights… because we’re playing! #SaturdayShowup #BeyondSoccer #KeepKidsMoving #TeenLeaders #OffSeason #HealthyTeens #SBYD #LawrenceMA ⚽🧡💙
It’s a #MashupMonday of pics capturing lots of gra It’s a #MashupMonday of pics capturing lots of gratitude in action from the weekend. 🍂🦃 Our friends at St. Vincent de Paul showed up BIG again, donating 26 full turkey meals for #BeyondSoccer families. The pickup turned into a full-on assembly line, with Soccer Director Chris assisting and loading up the Beyond truck. They even snagged a fun group shot that includes so many people who've made this special tradition possible, year after year. Then, back in Lawrence, a few of our #CoachMentors jumped in to get everything ready for distribution. Moments like this remind us what community really looks like...people stepping up, pitching in, and taking care of one another. Feeling thankful for every partner, every helper, and every kid who learns that service is part of the game. #BeyondSoccerFamily #FeelingThankful #HappyThanksgiving ⚽🧡💙
It’s a #FeelGoodFriday ✨ From the field to the cl It’s a #FeelGoodFriday ✨ From the field to the classroom, this 4th grader has been putting in the work. Impact Coordinator Declan, who oversees #AcademicOvertime, stepped in for @MerrimackCollee tutor. He’s 📸’d here helping him work through a homework worksheet that included a little division but focused mostly on reading and problem-solving. Declan shared, “He’s been showing up twice a week over the last 6 weeks, working hard to grow his skills — not only as a soccer player, but also as a student in the classroom. He’s seen obvious improvements.” This is exactly what we love to celebrate… the effort, the consistency, and the team around our kids making sure they feel supported in every space. #StudentAthletes #BeyondTheGame #SportsBasedYouthDevelopment ⚽🧡💙
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