Open Field’s youth programs aren’t just about scoring goals; they’re about building strong, resilient young leaders through intentionally designed programs that leverage the transformational power of sport.
Sports Based Youth Development
We champion the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, helping youth thrive holistically.
Through our Girls’ Program, we push for gender equality, challenging societal expectations.
We reward academic success and promote post-secondary education through our College Program.
We provide on-the-job training and employment opportunities with our Youth Leader program and the Global Soccer league.
Active soccer participation bolsters physical well-being, emphasizing health’s pivotal role for youth.
Open Field’s youth programs are rooted in Positive Youth Development (PYD). Through the lens of team sport, we apply evidence-based practices to achieve results that create positive impact on and off the field.
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Winter Program
Two community-based HS teams in CitiParks Futsal League
Indoor soccer training sessions
Teenagers employed as referees
Expansion into Global Soccer League
Our Impact
92%
Youth reported Open Field coach mentors help them feel safe and supported
300+
Youth ages 6-18 engaged in Social Emotional Learning on the soccer field in 2022.
83%
of youth reported Open Field coach mentors support them to envision their future
30+
Student athletes enrolled at Community College of Allegheny County
Who Plays & Learns
We’re actively building a global community of youth from all around the world. Here is a snapshot of the countries of origin of youth in our programs.
Countries Represented at Open Field Afghanistan, Bhutan, Burundi, Cameroon, Congo, Guatemala, Honduras, Iraq, Kenya, Mexico, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Russia, Rwanda, Somalia, Syria, Tanzania, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, and the United States