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Former Player Declan, of Lawrence, has joined our #team as our Summer Enrichment Coordinator!

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Succeeding on and off the fields and courts through the sport of soccer ⚽️🧡💙 #sportsbasedyouthdevelopment
@beyondsoccerlawrence #beyondsoccer #SBYD

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
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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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#WomenInSportsWednesday ✨ Last week’s Boston Play

#WomenInSportsWednesday ✨

Last week’s Boston Playmakers Panel at The TRACK at @newbalance led by @goodsportsinc left a big impact on our crew, especially longtime player and coach mentor Katherine, who attended with her sister Aileen (also a player & coach). The theme The Surge of Women’s Sports could not have been more fitting for the 150+ in attendance!

After the event, Katherine connected with Good Sports founder Melissa Harper, and a simple thank you turned into an inspiring conversation about leadership, coaching, wellness, and Katherine’s passion for linking oral health to overall health. Melissa also introduced her to Ryan and Wednesday, 📷'd here and already incredible new partners and supporters.

These moments matter. When young women are welcomed into spaces like this, the possibilities grow.

In fact, tomorrow our female players will gather to hear from Katherine and Aileen and keep building momentum through our Resilient Girls partnership with the @womenfun and the @chjs

#GirlsInSports #WomenInSports #ResilientGirls #BeyondSoccerFamily #BostonPlaymakers #GoodSports #LawrenceMA ⚽🧡💙 @nbgivesback

It’s a #MemorableMondayShare and we think these sm

It’s a #MemorableMondayShare and we think these smiles say it all!

Our Gr. 4 in-city players, who’ve been showing up all fall, just found out they’ll be part of a new travel team this spring! To celebrate, Director of Soccer Chris brought them together for a special end-of-season matchup vs. a Gr. 4 Methuen team.

And yes… they played in the rain. 🌧️ They battled to a 3–3 finish and even ended in a penalty kick shootout, another #memorablemoment.

The joy, the grit, the puddles, and Chris’s reminders about smart passing and not holding the ball too long created the perfect mix of fun and growth.

#BeyondTheGame #TeamBonding #PlayerDevelopment #LawrenceYouthSoccer #SBYD #onthefield #offthefield #LawrenceMA ⚽🧡💙

#FlashbackFriday 💫 Our ED had another memorable ni

#FlashbackFriday 💫
Our ED had another memorable night at the @dreambigcharity Gala at Fenway’s new Overlook venue — celebrating the power of sports to shape confidence, leadership, and purpose for girls and teens.

Huge thanks to longtime friends Kelly and Tanya @tpot2433 --incredible athletes and business leaders who champion both Dream Big and Beyond Soccer--and always bring together a table full of folks who are truly #AllIn for #GirlsInSports!

Dream Big! (spot ED Linda @lindadriscoll07 behind @wolverinesteph24 in the Legacy FC scarf!) has connected countless Lawrence girls to leadership opportunities and provided the equipment that keeps them playing and thriving for the last 15 years.

And yes… the World Series trophies, the view, and the crew made it even better! 🏆⚾️

#DreamBig #GirlsInSports #LeadershipThroughSports #BeyondSoccerFamily #SportsBasedYouthDevelopment #EmpowerHer #LawrenceMA ⚽🧡💙

#WeLikeToHaveFunWednesday These pictures are defi

#WeLikeToHaveFunWednesday

These pictures are definitely a first for us-- our Lawrence Youth Soccer players and jerseys… in a pool! 🏊‍♀️

Our Gr. 4 Wolves took “team bonding” and “team spirit” to a whole new level during their end-of-season waterpark outing. Huge thanks to our amazing parents and #CoachMentors Ana and Ashley for making the entire season, and this fun finale with player awards, so memorable.

It’s these moments #beyond the game that build real confidence and connection.

#BeyondSoccerFamily #MoreThanSoccer #OffTheField #SportsBasedYouthDevelopment #YouthLeadership #TeamBonding #LawrenceMA ⚽🧡💙

#MoreThanSoccerMonday! What motivates us most? Se

#MoreThanSoccerMonday!

What motivates us most? Seeing our players, coach mentors, and families grow closer each season, and celebrating those bonds with fun team outings!

This time, #CoachMentor Issandel’s Rebels squad chose Launch Trampoline Park … because what’s better than jumping around? They even found time for some soccer (and yes, pizza was on the menu).

More outings coming soon from the Wolves and Thunder — stay tuned! And yes, the boys did have fun… they just don’t always smile for photos. 😄

#SportsBasedYouthDevelopment #BeyondTheField #TeamBonding #YouthLeadership #MentorshipMatters #BeyondSoccerFamily #LawrenceMA ⚽🧡💙

#WayToGoWednesday! 🙌 The @northernessex Men’s Socc

#WayToGoWednesday! 🙌
The @northernessex Men’s Soccer Team is headed to their 2nd straight NJCAA National Tournament after a big 4–1 win over Bristol in Sunday’s Northeast District Championship! 🏆 @knightsmsoc

We’re extra proud of Michael Villaman (#24) longtime Beyond Soccer #CoachMentor, standout student-athlete, and all-around amazing person who always leads with energy, positivity, and love for the game. 💪

Next up: #6 NECC vs. #3 Bergen Community College on Nov. 12 in NY! Let’s go, Knights — keep making history!

#NECCKnights #BeyondSoccerAlumni #CollegeSoccer #LawrenceMA #LeadershipThroughSports ⚽🧡💙

#MondayMemories 🧡💙 Wrapping up our fall soccer se

#MondayMemories 🧡💙

Wrapping up our fall soccer season with so much to celebrate! ⚽

Over 400 kids (ages 4–14) played three days a week — learning, growing, and having fun through the game we love. From our Halloween-ready rec players 🎃 to our Grade 7 Rebels (📷), it’s been nonstop energy and smiles!

Big shoutout to Coach Mentor Issandel, who led his Rebels with heart, stepped in for Coach Donovan’s Gr 5 Eagles team during recovery, and still found time to help our youngest players. 💪

Here’s to a busy, full, amazing season — and what’s next! #BeyondSoccer #LawrenceMA #YouthDevelopmentThroughSports ⚽ 💙🧡

Well, if this isn’t a #WinningWednesday, we don’t

Well, if this isn’t a #WinningWednesday, we don’t know what is! 🙌

You’ve seen plenty of on-the-field action lately — but there’s just as much happening off the field through Academic Overtime! 📚⚽

Here, @merrimackcollege volunteers — many of them student-athletes — are tutoring our travel players before practice. 💪 We’ve even got a few hockey players in the mix 🏒 and can’t wait to see them on the ice soon!

This is what partnership and community look like — learning, mentoring, and inspiring, on and off the field.

#MerrimackCollege #AcademicOvertime #StudentAthletes #CommunityPartners #YouthDevelopmentThroughSports ⚽🧡💙

It’s a #SundaySoccerShare, and finally, we’ve got

It’s a #SundaySoccerShare, and finally, we’ve got some shots of our Grade 8 Thunder crew! 💪

Yes, we’ll admit it — the girls are usually better at taking pics 😅 — but we’re pumped to see this squad after a hard-fought win in Wakefield! ⚽🔥

Led by #CoachMentor Declan, who somehow manages to juggle being our Impact Coordinator, running Academic Overtime, organizing Fuel for Performance, and so much more — this group of boys continues to show their love for the game and commitment to each other every week. 👏

Another weekend of beautiful soccer weather doesn’t hurt either! 🌤️

#CoachMentor #YouthDevelopmentThroughSports #LeadershipThroughSports #BeyondSoccer ⚽🧡💙

💖 #ThrowbackThursday to these special snapshots of

💖 #ThrowbackThursday to these special snapshots of our Beyond Soccer girls’ travel teams — proudly rocking their New Balance jerseys and pink socks. 💪💗

Why pink? Because two incredible members of our #BeyondSoccer family are currently battling breast cancer:
💞 A dedicated #CoachMentor who gives endlessly to her team.
💞 A longtime friend of Executive Director and supporter who’s been with us since the beginning.

This October — and every October — our teams will rock pink socks as a symbol of strength, unity, and hope, and to remind everyone that awareness and action matter. 💖

We’re a community of believers and doers. Together, we’ll figure things out. 🫶

#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #PinkSocks #GirlsInSports #CommunityOfBelievers #YouthDevelopment #TeamBeyond #LeadershipThroughSports ⚽🧡💙

“Sport is mental health infrastructure – and we’re

“Sport is mental health infrastructure – and we’re vastly underutilizing it.” 🧠⚽

We couldn’t agree more with longtime partner Megan Bartlett and @chjsorg who’ve helped shape our coach training and Resilient Girls curriculum. 💪

These moments — like #CoachMentor Fernando turning warm-ups into laughter, connection, and movement — are mental health in action. 💛

Because sport isn’t “extra.” It’s essential. See #CHJS' blog https://chjs.org/blog/sport-mental-health/

#MondayMotivation #NothingHealsLikeSport #YouthDevelopmentThroughSports #CoachMentor #LeadershipThroughSports #BeyondSoccer #SBYD ⚽🧡💙

#ThrowbackThursday to when Stephanie joined the #S

#ThrowbackThursday to when Stephanie joined the #SummerNights Partner Appreciation Gathering hosted by the amazing #DCR team in Worcester! 🌞

Beyond Soccer was proud to stand alongside dozens of organizations from across the Commonwealth — all committed to creating fun, positive opportunities that get youth moving, thinking & connecting. 🙌

Did you know DCR partnered with 102 orgs at 135 locations this summer? 💪 We’re proud to be one of them (along with some awesome Lawrence pals)!

Big thanks to DCR and the State Reps for recognizing each partner’s impact — and for the honor of a certificate signed by the Governor & Lieutenant Governor! 💛

#BeyondSoccer #TBT #SummerNights #LeadershipThroughSports #Teamwork #CommunityImpact #YouthDevelopment #ThroughSports #SBYD #Gratitude ⚽🧡💙

🍎 Some fun #MondayMemories coming your way! No ga

🍎 Some fun #MondayMemories coming your way!

No games or Columbus Day ⚽ tournaments this weekend (maybe next year!), but a few teams still made the most of the sunshine. 🌤️

The Wolverines spent the afternoon at @smolakfarms —apple picking, visiting the animals, and yes… grabbing ice cream at Benson’s! 🍦🐐 They even rocked their uniforms! 🙌💪

Big thanks to #CoachMentor Melissa for organizing another awesome #offthefield outing. Go girls, go Wolverines! Check out the great #team bonding 📹 at the end
💙🧡⚽️

#BeyondSoccer #MondayMemories #TeamBonding #FallFun #LeadershipThroughSports #Wolverines #LawrenceMA ⚽🧡💙

It’s a different kind of #SaturdayShare — no socce

It’s a different kind of #SaturdayShare — no soccer this weekend due to the holiday break, but learning doesn’t stop #offthefield! 💪

Impact Coordinator & Thunder #CoachMentor Declan led his first Fuel for Performance class for our 8th-grade boys after training with former wellness director Lindsey 🙌

The crew was shocked by how much sugar is in their go-to drinks 😲 — and now they’re better equipped to fuel their game and their day! 💥

#FuelForPerformance #HealthyHabits #BostonChildrens #fitkit #LeadershipThroughSports #Teamwork #BeyondSoccer #SBYD #LawrenceMA ⚽🧡💙

It’s a ✨#TakeMeBackTuesday✨ post celebrating a bel

It’s a ✨#TakeMeBackTuesday✨ post celebrating a belated #NationalCoachesDay — which was yesterday! 🙌

Here’s our Director of ⚽, Chris, stepping in for #CoachMentor Ana (who we’ll be highlighting later!). He and Coach Ashley were doing what they do best—guiding, mentoring, and bringing the team together… all while keeping those positive attitudes strong. 💪🐺

“Good coaches teach players how to win the game; great coaches teach them how to win in life.” 💙🧡

Big thanks to all our amazing #CoachMentors for leading with heart every day!

#BeyondSoccer #CoachesDay #LeadershipThroughSports #GirlsInSports #SoccerFamily #LawrenceMA ⚽🧡💙

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