Uniting communities and creating positive social impact in our city through the global game of soccer
0-5 min - Introductions, Basic ball handling
5-15 min - Warm up and stretches - Introduction of Life Skills Topic of the Day (TOD)
15-25 min - Basic skills work e.g. Passing techniques
25-35 min - Progressive skills work e.g. Passing on the move; Connection to TOD
35-45 min - Game environment skills e.g. Passing under pressure; Connection to TOD
45-60 min - Small sided game incorporating focus skill e.g. Passing to score
60-75 min - Cool down and group discussion of TOD
Past Volunteer Coaches and Mentors
P.O. Michael Spagnoletti, Community Relations Officer, D.A.R.E. Instructor, Allegheny County Police Department
Jeff Bergamasco, PA National Guard Counter Drug Program
Max Elliott-Quinerly, Women’s Center and Shelter
Rhonda Fleming, Women’s Center and Shelter
Rich Salvini, Assistant Head Coach Riverhounds Soccer Club
Lucas Heasley, Professional Soccer Player, Riverhounds Soccer Club
Bill Holt, Allegheny Juvenile Court
Stacy Haines, Community Oriented Police Services, Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office
Jason Tarap, Community Oriented Police Services, Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office
Giuseppe Francioni, Licensed Soccer Referee, Laws of the Game
Jonathan Velotta, Assistant Men's Soccer Coach, Carnegie Mellon University
Mark Taylor, Co-Founder, Pittsburgh Soccer in the Community
James Meara, Co-Founder, Pittsburgh Soccer in the Community
Justin Forzano, Founder, Cameroon Football Development Program
The Pittsburgh Promise
