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Read more about Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 1 Group Discussion Highlights
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Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 1 Group Discussion Highlights

This week’s Know The Risks lesson was all about understanding how what we put into our bodies affects how we play. Our students shared ideas, asked questions, and learned how staying substance-free helps them stay healthy, quick, and game-ready! From our discussion to their training, our players are learning that being a great player means […]

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Read more about Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 1: Know The Risks
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Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 1: Know The Risks

This week, our After School Program students learned that their bodies and brains are their most important equipment! Before our training, we talked about how substances like alcohol and marijuana affect their reaction time, coordination, and stamina, making it harder to play their best. During training, we focused on ball control. Because just like controlling […]

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Read more about Healthy Play, Healthy Lives | DWL Game Day!
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Healthy Play, Healthy Lives | DWL Game Day!

This Sunday, our Dove Women’s League players are back on the pitch, actively choosing to Play Clean, Play Strong by staying substance-free and making positive choices! Players, continue to be an inspiration in our community. Here’s to another great weekend of pursuing Healthy Play, Healthy Lives!

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Read more about TakeCare Youth Soccer League Spring 2026 – Non-Competitive Week 3 & Competitive Week 5
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TakeCare Youth Soccer League Spring 2026 – Non-Competitive Week 3 & Competitive Week 5

Another exciting stretch of matches across both Competitive and Non-Competitive Divisions! From growing teamwork and skills in the Competitive games to fun, learning, and smiles in Non-Competitive, our young athletes continue to shine each week. Great effort from all players—keep supporting their journey!

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Read more about AFC Women’s Football Day 2026
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AFC Women’s Football Day 2026

The NMIFA’s celebration of the AFC Women’s Football Day brought the energy as players took to the field to celebrate the amazing women in football with an exciting 6v6 Tournament! Alongside the competition, players and supporters also took part in the Healthy Play, Healthy Lives activities, including the “Practical Ways to Manage Stress” workshop, the […]

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Read more about Women’s Football Day | Healthy Play, Healthy Lives
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Women’s Football Day | Healthy Play, Healthy Lives

In partnership with the Opioid Proceeds Council, we proudly kicked off the Healthy Play, Healthy Lives initiative during our celebration of the AFC Women’s Football Day on Sunday, March 15. The day began with a “Practical Ways to Manage Stress” workshop led by Ms. Ruth Torres of the Community Guidance Center, equipping our players with […]

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Read more about Play Smart, Live Strong | Get ready for Game Day!
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Play Smart, Live Strong | Get ready for Game Day!

Tomorrow, our TakeCare Youth Soccer League players are taking on the field as they actively choose to Play Smart, Live Strong by staying substance-free, making positive choices, and pursuing healthy lifestyles! Players, keep choosing what helps you reach your goals! Stay alchol-free, stay marijuana-free, support your teammates, and bring your best tomorrow! Remember to Play […]

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