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Read more about Healthy Play, Healthy Lives | Injury Prevention Workshop by Physiotherapist Pinakin Godse
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Healthy Play, Healthy Lives | Injury Prevention Workshop by Physiotherapist Pinakin Godse

In partnership with Badminton Oceania & Northern Marianas Badminton Association As part of the Northern Mariana Islands Football Association’s Healthy Play, Healthy Lives Initiative, we were proud to partner with Badminton Oceania and Northern Marianas Badminton Association to deliver an Injury Prevention Workshop for 42 athletes and coaches during the hosting of this year’s BWF […]

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Read more about Play Smart, Live Strong | Summer Camp | Lesson 15 Group Discussion Highlights
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Play Smart, Live Strong | Summer Camp | Lesson 15 Group Discussion Highlights

This week’s lesson challenged our students to think about what it means to be someone their teammates can depend on. Together we discussed: During training, players worked on positioning, and how to stay in the right place, communicate, and be ready for the play. Just like good positioning strengthens a team on the field, responsible […]

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Read more about Play Smart, Live Strong | Summer Camp | Lesson 15: Be the Ultimate Teammate
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Play Smart, Live Strong | Summer Camp | Lesson 15: Be the Ultimate Teammate

This week, our players discovered that responsibility is about preparing yourself to be the teammate others can count on! Before training, we explored how positioning in soccer and healthy choices in life go hand in hand. Great players know where they need to be on the field, while responsible athletes make choices that keep their […]

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