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Read more about Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 14 Group Discussion Highlights

June 26, 2026

Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 14 Group Discussion Highlights

This week’s discussion reminded players that great athletes know when to push and when to reset. Together we discussed: Players also discovered that alcohol and marijuana don’t improve rest—they actually reduce the quality of sleep and recovery, making it harder to stay focused, energized, and game-ready. Through a fun drill, players practiced controlling the pace […]

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Read more about Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 14: Rest To Be Your Best

June 26, 2026

Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 14: Rest To Be Your Best

This week, our players learned that becoming a stronger athlete isn’t just about training hard, it’s also about knowing when to rest and recover! We related this to how soccer players manage the pace of a game. Sometimes the smartest play isn’t to sprint forward, but to slow the game down, keep the possession, and […]

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Read more about Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 13 Group Discussion Highlights

June 19, 2026

Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 13 Group Discussion Highlights

This week’s discussion focused on one important question: How does proper sleep help you become a stronger athlete? Players talked about: Through training, players experienced firsthand how focus, quick reactions, and energy all work together to help them succeed. ___ The Play Smart, Live Strong initiative by the Northern Mariana Islands Football Association empowers our […]

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Read more about Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 13: Power Up

June 19, 2026

Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 13: Power Up

Sleep is our superpower. Proper sleep powers our performance! This week, our players learned that being their best on the field starts with something many people overlook: getting enough sleep. Before training, we talked about how sleep helps athletes react faster, stay focused, and perform at their highest level during games. Soccer is a fast-paced […]

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Read more about Play Smart, Live Strong Summer Camp 2026

June 16, 2026

Play Smart, Live Strong Summer Camp 2026

JOIN US THIS SUMMER FOR THE PLAY SMART, LIVE STRONG SUMMER CAMP! Together with the Tan Siu Lin Foundation & Saipan Soccer School, we are bringing together an exciting summer program where participants will experience exciting football activities, while learning valuable life skills through interactive lessons and team challenges! Players will build confidence, make new […]

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Read more about Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 12 Group Discussion Highlights

June 15, 2026

Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 12 Group Discussion Highlights

This week’s discussion focused on one important question: What kind of fuel are you putting into your tank? Players talked about: Through training, players experienced firsthand how energy, focus, and effort all work together to help them succeed. ___ The Play Smart, Live Strong initiative by the Northern Mariana Islands Football Association empowers our youth […]

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Read more about Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 12: Fuel Your Game

June 12, 2026

Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 12: Fuel Your Game

Food is our fuel. Fuel powers our performance! This week, our players learned that what we put into our bodies affects how we perform on the field. Before training, we talked about endurance. Our ability to keep running, competing, and giving our best effort from the first whistle to the final minute. Just like a […]

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Read more about Match Day 2 | NMI vs Chinese Taipei | Women’s EAFF E-1 Football Championship Preliminary Competition 2026

June 8, 2026

Match Day 2 | NMI vs Chinese Taipei | Women’s EAFF E-1 Football Championship Preliminary Competition 2026

The team started the day early, preparing for an afternoon match under challenging conditions. The weather was hot, but our WNT were focused, determined, and ready to compete. Throughout the match, they worked tirelessly through the heat, showing tremendous resilience and commitment from the opening whistle to the final minute. We had several positive moments […]

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Read more about NMI Women’s National Team – Match Day 2 Warm-up

June 7, 2026

NMI Women’s National Team – Match Day 2 Warm-up

Game’s on! Join us as we cheer on our Women’s National Team! Northern Mariana Islands vs Chinese Taipei Guam Football Association National Training Center | June 7, 2026 | 2:30 PM Livestream: youtube.com/live/Xsz0eCiYa-0 Biba NMI!

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