What a year! Open Field celebrated 10 years of life-changing experiences for youth through the global game of soccer. And despite the pandemic, we continued our programming in Cameroon and Pittsburgh. It was difficult to narrow the list to 5, but we did our best…. Read more »
There are many ways you can enjoy the World Cup and support Open Field. 1. World Cup Bracket Challenge Pick your favorites for winners of each group, knock out rounds, and the World Cup Final and try your luck at winning a replica jersey of… Read more »
“Humanity at its core is a very special thing to me, so working with kids and being available as a support/mentor to them is important to me, and something I’d like to continue throughout my life,” coach mentor Chloe Kinnahan says. After being laid off… Read more »
Nenne Ekoi, the Director of Programs in Cameroon, was amongst 21 applicants selected in West Africa as part of the 7th edition of the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Program. The program is a $100 million commitment made by the Elumelu family to empower 10,000 African… Read more »
“I enjoy being part of a team that is dedicated to helping youth to hope more, dream more, stretch their boundaries, plant seeds for a better tomorrow, and inspire others to be their best,” Kim Cermak, an Open Field board member, said. In her role… Read more »
“Open field is special because we blend football and life skills to transform youths in our communities positively,” Nenne, the Director of Operations and Programming, said. Through football, girls in Cameroon have more confidence and higher self-esteem. They also have a positive body image and… Read more »
The fun is what draws Jennifer, Kumba Town’s Youth Council President, to the game. She enjoys leading her peers and has seen her leadership skills develop from the experience. Like Jennifer, Judeth, Mile One’s Youth Council President, enjoys being part of the decision-makers to lead… Read more »
Visiting a program in person and seeing the kids interact with each other and the coach mentors reminded Carly Carstens why she is a part of Open Field. Carly currently serves as the Vice President of Open Field’s Board and leads the fundraising committee, where… Read more »
PITTSBURGH – Open Field, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives of youth through sport has teamed up with Soccer Source, the only remaining soccer store in the Pittsburgh region, to give the joy of soccer to kids from around the world – right here… Read more »
“There’s so much talent in Pittsburgh, it almost feels like a luxury to have the option to really select players that are right for our program, not just women who can play, so we are looking forward to showcasing the players that we have representing… Read more »
Job Title: Girls Program Lead Coach Mentor Job Status: Part Time (Monday – Thursday evenings 4pm-7pm) Hourly Rate: $16.50/hour The Girls Program Lead Coach Mentor supports programming efforts and builds relationships with girls in Open Field’s programs. The role of the Girls Program… Read more »