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After School Program Resumes on Monday, April 27

As our community recovers from the impact of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, our hearts are with every family and student as we navigate this difficult season. Our team at the Tan Siu Lin Foundation and Saipan Soccer School stand alongside you all during this time. As part of our commitment to support our community in creating […]

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Aftermath of Super Typhoon Sinlaku at the NMI Soccer Training Center

April 14, 2026 — Super Typhoon Sinlaku brought devastation unlike anything we have seen in years. With winds reaching up to 150 mph and more than 50 hours of relentless rain and destruction, families across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota are now facing the difficult reality of recovery. At the Northern Mariana Islands Soccer Training Center, […]

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Football community begins recovery after typhoon destruction

Article by Marianas Press – Leigh Gases After Super Typhoon Sinlaku tore through the islands for 70 hours with its relentless strong winds and rain last week, the damage was visible everywhere. What had once been familiar—homes, roads, and gathering places—now bore the marks of wind and debris. Among the hardest-hit were the island’s sports […]

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Read more about Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 4 Group Discussion Highlights
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Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 4 Group Discussion Highlights

This week, our students focused on the power of thinking before acting—both on the field and in everyday life. They discussed how taking a moment to pause can help them make better decisions, avoid mistakes, and stay in control of the game. Just like a good first touch sets up the next play in soccer, […]

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Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 4: Think First

This week, our After School Program students focused on the importance of thinking before acting. They learned that the choices they make—on and off the field—can shape their outcomes, and that taking a moment to pause can lead to better decisions. A helpful strategy they practiced is: Stop, Think, Decide. By slowing down and considering […]

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Junior National Academy Philippines Training Camp 2026

Days 2 – 5 brought a great balance of discipline, competition, and team bonding for our JNA squad. Each day started bright and early with the team’s usual morning walk and activities, followed by breakfast to get ready for the day ahead. On Easter Sunday, the team attended a meaningful morning mass, taking time to […]

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Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 3 Group Discussion Highlights

During this week’s Peer Pressure lesson, our students discussed the difference between their experiences with real friends versus their experiences with peer pressure. These distinct feelings and situations allowed our students to understand the importance of surrounding themselves with good friends and teammates that will protect them on and off the field!

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Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 3: Peer Pressure

This week, our After School Program students learned how to recognize peer pressure and how to respond if they experience it on and off the field. They learned the difference on how they might feel when they are with their real friends and when they are experiencing peer pressure. In their training, they learned how […]

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Read more about Play Smart, Live Strong | TakeCare Youth Soccer League
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Play Smart, Live Strong | TakeCare Youth Soccer League

Here’s to another weekend on field where our players, families, and community gathered to celebrate the game and commit to support each other to stay substance-free! No Alcohol. No Marijuana. Our league plays smart!

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