About Strike It Forward
Strike It Forward is a private foundation dedicated to giving more players opportunities to play competitive soccer regardless of their financial means. Our principals have too often witnessed the challenges of teams with insufficient funds due to overdue team fees and then the difficult choices coaches and families have to make about player participation. Our principals were moved to meet a growing need in the North Texas soccer community by creating a 501c3 foundation to assist soccer families.
What is
happening...
The benefits of sports in a child's life is well documented. Strike It Forward wants to make sure cost doesn't keep a player on the sidelines.
Everything costs more. Travel expenses are higher. Fields cost more. Leagues cost more. Uniforms cost more. Tournaments cost more.
Some families can afford all of it. Many families sacrifice to pay for gear, leagues and travel expenses. Sometimes that sacrifice is not enough and then kids are left on the sidelines.
Why it matters...
Teams that normally practice together cannot always compete together. Some players miss out on the full team experience that deepens team bonds and strengthens team on-field chemistry.
Full team participation and strong team chemistry impacts on-the-field competitiveness and player development on and off the field.
How we Strike It Forward...
Strike It Forward provides financial support to player families across North Texas to lower the barrier to full participation. Grants are awarded to applicants to help with TEAM fees.
Clubs are often generous with scholarships to players for club fees, but this only covers part of total soccer related expenses. Our grants are intended to complement club scholarships. We aim to help fill in the gap of travel and team expenses.