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This #MyPreventionStory is all about friendship, support, and showing up for one another. When kids feel seen, heard, and included, they grow into confident, healthy individuals. Check in on your friends, you never know who needs it. Prevention means taking care of ourselves and each other! ____ As part of the Play Smart, Live Strong […]
Every day, we make choices on and off the field! In this #MyPreventionStory, Jacob & Keanu reminds us that making good decisions help us stay strong, support our team, and protect our future. Whether it’s passing the ball or saying no to things that are not good for us, like alcohol and marijuana – our […]
In this #MyPreventionStory, Livie & Venice show us how simple things like talking to someone you trust, doing what you love, and staying active can help you feel strong inside and out. Players, taking care of your brain is one of the most important things you can do! It allows you to make smart choices, […]
This week’s discussion asked our players why passing is important and how this can affect our team and the result of the game. We learned that in the same way, positive decisions move us in the right direction, beats pressure, builds trust, and creates goals! We were also able to practice winning plays when facing […]
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 […]
In celebration of the AFC Grassroots Football Day and National Prevention Week, the NMI Football Association in partnership with the Tan Siu Lin Foundation and Saipan Soccer School After School Program and the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation Community Guidance Center is hosting the Play Smart, Live Strong Football Tournament! This week-long football tournament will feature exciting […]
During National Prevention Week and beyond, we are committed to preventing substance use and promoting well-being to keep our communities healthy and safe. Join us as we gear up for next week’s celebrations, starting May 11 through May 15! Stay tuned for exciting announcements coming soon! The Northern Mariana Islands Football Association, Saipan Soccer School, […]
This lesson’s discussion asked our players what it really means to think ahead. They reflected on experiences where they rushed decisions and times when thinking ahead led to better outcomes. When facing tough choices on and off the field, we learned to think ahead: find space and make a better decision! Then, we learned 3 […]
Great players don’t just react — they think ahead. This week, our players focused on anticipating consequences and learning how to make better decisions both on and off the field. Through our “finding space” drill, players worked on moving around a crowded circle, looking for open space, and calling for the ball while teammates passed […]