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Read more about Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 32 Group Discussion Highlights
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Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 32 Group Discussion Highlights

What happens when your first move doesn’t work? Do you stop, or do you find another way? During this week’s lesson, players connected adaptability with agility and discussed how adjusting to unexpected situations helps them become stronger athletes and make better decisions. Here are our key takeaways: ___ The Play Smart, Live Strong initiative by […]

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Read more about Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 32: Ready for Change
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Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 32: Ready for Change

This week, our After School Program players focused on Adaptability and its connection to the soccer skill of Agility. Players understood that the game is constantly changing. A defender can block a passing lane, a teammate can make an unexpected move, or an opportunity can appear in an instant. Developing agility helps players react quickly, […]

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Read more about TRICK OR TREAT AT NMISTC!
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TRICK OR TREAT AT NMISTC!

Calling all TakeCare Youth Soccer League players! Put on your Halloween costumes and join us tomorrow for some trick or treat fun at the NMI Soccer Training Center! Come by, grab some treats, and celebrate Halloween with your soccer family! See you tomorrow!

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Read more about Marianas Soccer League Fall 2026 – Match Schedule – November 2-6, 2026
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Marianas Soccer League Fall 2026 – Match Schedule – November 2-6, 2026

Take a look at next week’s schedule and make plans to catch the games! Beyond the competition, soccer provides an opportunity to promote discipline, sportsmanship, and healthy lifestyles. Through Play Clean, Play Strong, we’re working to make clean play and positive choices part of our community’s sporting culture. See you at the pitch! ___ The […]

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Read more about TakeCare Youth Soccer League Fall 2026 – Match Schedule – October 31, 2026
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TakeCare Youth Soccer League Fall 2026 – Match Schedule – October 31, 2026

Another week of soccer means more chances to learn new skills, build confidence, and put teamwork into action! As our young athletes take the field, Play Smart, Live Strong reminds us that the lessons learned through soccer go beyond the final whistle. Making healthy choices today helps build a stronger future tomorrow. See you on […]

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Read more about Send-Off Ceremony | NMI U17 Men’s National Team
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Send-Off Ceremony | NMI U17 Men’s National Team

Join us in showing our support for the NMI U17 Men’s National Team as they prepare to represent the Northern Mariana Islands at the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic! Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium Let’s come together as a community to celebrate our […]

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Read more about Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 31 Group Discussion Highlights
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Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 31 Group Discussion Highlights

During this week’s lesson, players connected Integrity with Fair Play and discussed how honesty and accountability shape the way we play, treat others, and make decisions. Our Key Takeaways: ___ 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. […]

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Read more about Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 31: Do The Right Thing
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Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 31: Do The Right Thing

This week, our young players learned about integrity and its connection to fair play. Players learned that fair play means being honest, respecting the rules, treating opponents with respect, and taking responsibility for their actions, even when the referee or coach isn’t watching. The lesson also connected integrity on the field with the choices players […]

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