Every choice you make is like a pass on the field!
This week, our players learned that every pass and every choice they make matters.
On the field, we focused on passing: moving the ball quickly, beating pressure, and working together to create scoring opportunities. The best players look for the best option for the team.
Off the field, we connected this to positive decision-making. Just like a smart pass moves the game forward, smart choices move us toward our goals. Whether it’s trusting your teammates or turning to trusted adults, every decision shapes our path.
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The Play Smart, Live Strong initiative by the Northern Mariana Islands Football Association empowers our youth to make healthy choices on and off the field. Together with the Saipan Soccer School After School Program, we are using the power of soccer to promote substance-free lifestyles and reduce the risk factors related to underage drinking and marijuana use.
Every week we will share about our practical lessons, group discussion highlights, and soccer skills we learned to support our players as they Play Smart, Live Strong!
