New Donor Recognition Program

Individual

Certificates of Appreciation Will Be Posted On Individual Recognition Pages For Each Donor.

See These Examples

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Recognition For Mr.  Kazuhiko Sakai

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Recognition For Mr. Shigeru Sugimoto

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Recognition For Ms. Kimiyo Watanabe

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Recognition For Ms. Hisako Shibata

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Recognition For Hokkaido Football Club

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Recognition For the Children of WAKAMATSU School

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Recognition For Nippon Ham Fighters Baseball Team

 

011-504-783-0199 or 011-504-783-2293

Collect 500 Pairs Of Sneakers , Support Youth Environmental Entrepreneurship, Participate In Project Athletic Shoes,  and Build A Village

International Youth Soccer Leaders Tournament

A Benefit Tournament For Soccer For Life's and Honduras Youth Soccer Project

Players & Individuals Are Invited To Give The Cup Of Hope To The Children Of Honduras

You Can Share The Soccer Cup of Hope:

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Last years uniforms

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too small or used soccer cleats

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Last years soccer gear, balls,

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closet and garage cleanups

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unused tournament t shirts, uniforms, warm-ups, medals, trophies, souvenirs

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closeouts & store returns

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discontinued items

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factory rejects

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sales samples

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defective or shopworn

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funds for shipping

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rejected custom products

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out of style items & damaged goods

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shipping assistance

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athletic shoe outsoles and parts for youth entrepreneur project

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medical supplies

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screen printing equipment

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shoe repair tools

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Used truck, used bus bicycles

Youth Soccer Leaders Links

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Soccer For Life

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You Can Share The Cup Of Hope

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Recycling Sneakers Program

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Elite Soccer Training For Futbolistas In Honduras

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Youth Leader Soccer Program In The Pines

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Application For Elite Program

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What Youth Soccer Leaders Will Experience In Honduras

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Youth Soccer Leaders Program

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Creating 21st Century Youth Leaders Through Volunteering and Sharing

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Planning A Fund Raising Field Day

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2008 International Youth Soccer Leaders Tournament In Honduras

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Honduras Tournament Application

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2008 International Youth Soccer Leaders Tournament In Florida

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Florida Tournament Application

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About International Youth Tournaments

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Soccer For Life Awards For Youth Soccer Leadership Excellence

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There Are Two Soccer Worlds

International Youth Soccer Leaders Tournament - Florida

Soccer Competition and Leadership Through Sharing & Training

Honduras Training - Full Day

Florida Training - 3 Evenings per week

July 22 to August 5, 2007  CLICK HERE October 15- December 1
August 12 to August 28, 2007 January 6 - March
December 6, 2007 to December 20, 2007 May 1 to July 1
April 6, 2008 to April 20, 2008 June - Full Day Intensive
June 1, 2008 to June 15, 2008
Soccer Leadership Tournament  Honduras July 11, 2008 to July 20, 2008

Soccer Leadership Tournament Florida

 August 1 2008 to August 15, 2008

Soccer Leadership Tournament Honduras Application

Soccer Leadership Tournament Florida Application

Photos of 1ST 2004 Torneo Internacional Intibucana in La Esperanza

Scenes of Youth Soccer in Intibuca

Short Team Application and VISA Application.

Soccer Teams From Every State In The USA, Canada, Japan, Korea, Mexico And Taiwan Are Invited To Bring Your Team To Florida. Play Soccer Against Florida Teams and Plant Trees.

An Invitation To Soccer Associations, Coaches, Soccer Clubs, and Soccer Leagues To Participate in This Historic Tournament

(Each player from the USA must bring a used uniform (jersey, shorts, socks, shin guards and old soccer cleats for the Liga Menor in Honduras)

North American Youth Are Needed As Leaders In A World Of Want

Our planet presently has over 6 billion people and the world populations continues to grow.  In the USA and Canada, we are prosperous.  People who come from other countries marvel at our Supermarkets.  They have never seen so much food.  They often live form hand to mouth.  Here in Honduras they talk about eating tortillas ( made up of only corn meal and water) with salt because that is all they have.

Their dream is to "Go mojado" to the States. That means crossing the Rio Grande and entering the USA illegally.  That is why Soccer for Life is developing so many programs and projects in Honduras.  We want to help Honduran develop their own small businesses through our Youth Entrepreneurship program so they stay in Honduras and build their lives in their own country.  We feel that the key to enabling them to stay in their own country.

We cannot solve every problem Honduras has. But we have found that enabling kids to play soccer, to join teams, keeps them off drugs.   Our goals here are a bit more modest.  Our work is confined to the Mountain states of Intibuca and Lempira.  Our goals are:

a)  a donated soccer ball for every child through the Soccer Gear Donation Project

b) a uniform for every child through the Soccer Gear Donation Project

c) a pair of cleats for every child through the Soccer Gear Donation Project

d) an organized team for every child through the Adopt a Team Project

e) soccer programs for women and girls through the women coach program

f)  a youth entrepreneurship program based on the Recycled Athletic Shoes Donation Project

g)  obtaining land for soccer fields and a small youth stadium

h)  putting together the residential "Intibuca Youth Soccer Center" for homeless and abandoned youth

i)  bringing in volunteer coaches through the Intibuca Youth Soccer Volunteers

This unique tournament  is designed to raise funds for our Honduras Youth Soccer Project. It offers soccer players an opportunity to play in an international tournament, enjoy cross cultural activities, and gain leadership skills. This tournament and Leadership Through Sharing program can be shared with parents.This is in support of our programs in Honduras and is a vital part of the Honduras Youth Soccer Project..

There Will Be Several Workshops Offered During the Tournament So Our Youth and Parents Gain Insight On Leadership Through Sharing.   Some Of The Things They Will Learn To Do :

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 How To Understand Diversity and Mind Clones

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 How To Build Self Esteem

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 How To Share

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 How to Build Groups Into Communities

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 How To Share Meaning

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 How To Provide Structure

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 How To Develop and Teach Others How To Have A Superordinate Goal

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 How To Lead Others In Moving To A New Equilibrium Point With Our Planet By Replanting Our World Forests And Developing Sustainable Development Methods

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 How To Develop Expanded Permitteds Leadership

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 How To Develop Ways Of Communication

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 How To Develop Ways To Provide Recognition

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How To Respect Others Even When They Have Fewer Resources Than We Have

This Unique Tournaments Is Open To All Teams Who Wish To Share Themselves and Theri No Longer Needed Soccer Resources

Application

  "The Youth Soccer Leaders Tournament in Florida" an International Youth Soccer Tournament will take place from  August 1, 2008 to August 15, 2008 in South Florida.   The first game will be played on Saturday, August 2, 2008.

This competition is being organized by Soccer for LIfe, Inc.,, an Arizona non profit organization. It will be a vital part of the Soccer For Life, Leadership Through Sharing program in which is a vital conduit for cross cultural communication and leadership.  The tournament will consist of both soccer competition as well as workshops on leadership.  We are inviting all youth teams that have an interest in developing volunteer or donation programs.  If your team has been involved or has members who have performed youth service projects relating to soccer donation, your team is invited.

The tournament will be for boys and girls, in these groups

Under 12

Under 14

Under 15

Under 17

Under 19

Each team will play one game each day, except for Thursday, August 7th, which has been reserved for the Fun Games Blowout – a free day of picnicking, volleyball, sack races, potato races, dunk the player, fun and frolicking!

The final game will be played on Saturday morning, July 9, 2008 with the awards and awards banquet Saturday Night.

A number of other social activities will be on offered before and/or after games, so there will be no "dull" moments during the week.

Our goal is to support organized youth and women's soccer in Honduras. Dr. Carol Cross, founder and director of Soccer for Life, Inc., has accepted the volunteer Director of Development for the Liga Menor de Fútbol Intibucana, an affiliate of FENAFUTH. Intibuca is the home of the Lenca Indians, who walk miles up and down mountainsides that are 6000-7000 in altitude.  They are in condition since they often walk to town (5 -10 miles) up and down these steep hills.  

The Liga Menor is operated by a group of dedicated coaches.  Two elite teams, called Atletico Lenca and Club Deportivo Esperanzano are being developed from the best players in the Liga.  These two teams are determined to win this tournament and keep the trophy in Intibuca.

We hope to see you in August 2008 in Florida. 

Application

TEAM SELECTION

Teams are selected on a first-come first-served basis with an attempt to balance the teams according to geography. The number of teams accepted will be limited to a total of 64 teams.

An acceptance and confirmation notice will be sent to each team not later than four weeks after receipt of a completed application form together with the Team Registration Fee and Referee Deposit. A full refund will be immediately made to any team not selected.

TEAM LEADER OR CAPTAIN

  Your team must name one person directly connected with the team to act as its contact person prior to the tournament.

APPLICATIONS

  The application deadline is May 30, 2005. No application will be considered unless accompanied by two (2) separate checks or money orders (the Tournament Registration Fee of US$375.00 and a Referee Deposit of US $325.00) payable to Soccer For Life. Make sure to enter the name of your team on the check(s) or money order(s).

Team Application Fee

$375 Due with tournament application on or before May 30, 2008  - ($450 after May 30, 2008 ).

PARTICIPATION FEE PER PLAYER

 The participation fee for each player is US$550.  This participation fee includes:

Homestay, food, transportation and entertainment - It includes transportation from and to Miami airport,  It includes three meals daily (breakfast, lunch and dinner), soft drinks.  It also includes welcome party, nightly activities and the closing party: trophies, medals and t-shirts.

Parents,  companions & invited - US$ 450 will be assessed from each.  Children 0-2 yrs free of charge, 3-12 yrs US$ 150.

 

International Visa Application fee per player  is $225, includes preparation of P1 visa application and presentation to  Immigration office.

 

*US teams or USD citizens require no visas.  (Each player from the USA must bring a used uniform (jersey, shorts, socks, shin guards and old soccer cleats for the Liga Menor)

Team application fee US $375 Per Team

Internationals - VISA Application fee of US$225 per person

Note that your bank will charge you a fee for making this kind of transaction. This transaction fee must be paid by the party making the transaction, and not subtracted from the amount being transferred to the . This is for wire transfers only, do not use direct deposit because we will have no way of tracking your payment.

If Your Team IS NOT from the USA or Canada

In order for your team's application to be processed, team application fee and individual visa fees of US$225 each person must be received by Soccer For Life.

*Teams or players who are US citizens require no visa.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Calculating the cost of entering your team in the tournament

  Calculate your teams requirement for entering the tournament below.  Let's assume 22 people will be traveling to the tournament.  18 players, 2 coaches, 2 companions or parents.

 

Item Cost Number Per Unit  Total Amount
Team Registration Fee $375 1 $375
Individual Participation  Fee Includes Room and Board $450 18 $8150
Coaches Room and Board 450 2 $900
Visa Application $225 22 $4950
Parents or Companions $350 2 $700
3-12 Years Old $150 0 0
Referee Deposit ( returned if you bring 3 referees) $325   $325
Optional Tournament Blazer $110 per player    
Total Cost      

(Each player from the USA must bring a used uniform (jersey, shorts, socks, shin guards and old soccer cleats for the Liga Menor)

 international teams must send the completed application forms & entry fees to Soccer For Life, Inc. Please direct all requests for further information, applications and payment to the international  representative, Dr. Carol Cross at exportfacs@aol.com .

Dr. Carol Cross

Soccer for Life, Inc.

5102 N. 60th Drive

Glendale, AZ 85301

Teams will play in an age bracket consistent with the player's age at the time of the tournament.

GUEST PLAYERS

Teams will be allowed guest players per tournament rules:

1.  Maximum of three (3) guest players allowed per team 

2.   Roster may not exceed 18 players, including guest players 

3.  Guest players must have credentials from the same seasonal year as the credentials of the team on which they participate 

Note: Guest Player Forms are available from the tournament upon request.

WHAT TO BRING

bulletSoccer & Tennis Shoes
bulletAthletic Socks (10 pair)
bulletUnderwear (10 pair)
bulletT-shirts (10 pair)
bulletPajamas
bulletPlaying Shorts (7 pair)
bulletAlarm Clock
bulletToothpaste
bulletSweatshirt
bulletRain Jacket
bulletShin Guards
bulletTooth Brush
bulletSun Screen
bulletSoap
bulletWater Bottle
bulletTowels (6)
bulletWash Cloth
bulletSoccer Ball (if not ordered)
bulletWindow Fan
bulletShoelace or String (for room key)
bulletGym Bag (to carry soccer gear)
bulletBed Linens & Blanket
bulletPillow

Here's How To Apply

Short Team Application and VISA Application.

TRAVEL

All players should be listed on the official travel roster. Permission to travel must be received for all  teams. Travel forms must be approved by state/national associations and submitted to the

Dr. Carol Cross

Soccer for Life, Inc.

5102 N. 60th Drive

Glendale, AZ 85301

For "The Youth Soccer Leaders Tournament in Florida email to exportfacs@aol.com

Hosted By: Soccer for Life, Inc,.

US and International Marketing - Soccer for Life, Inc,.

To participate, contact Dr. Carol Cross, honducopa@yahoo.com

Start A Cleat/Uniform Drive

Soccer Players!  Fight Global Warming By Donating Used Soccer Gear

Soccer Moms in Their SUVs are being blamed for Global Warming.  Soccer Moms have soccer kids who do care about the environment.  The Liga Menor de Futbol Intibucana is teaming up With Soccer For Life, Inc.,  to plant trees with the help of it's soccer players.  You can participate in this project.

How do you plant trees in Honduras if you are a soccer player in the USA?  You collect and donate used soccer gear and become a member, absolutely free of the Youth Soccer Leaders Program. Find out how you can love the earth by collecting old soccer cleats, uniforms and gear for poor children in Honduras. If you come to Honduras for one of our summer soccer camps or play in "Soccer Against Global Warming Tournament, you can plant trees with the young people of the Liga Menor.CLICK HERE to find out more about how you can help halt global warming by collecting and donating old soccer gear. You just might win a free round trip all paid one week visit to play soccer in the mountains of Intibuca. 

email:  honducopa@yahoo.com

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Soccer for Life, Inc., is an Arizona not for profit organization dedicated to youth empowerment, youth involvement and youth sports for personal development.  In support of this mission, Dr. Carol Cross, Founder and International Director of Soccer for Life invites you to participate in our programs in Honduras.  We are working to create confluence between youth in developed countries including the USA, Canada, European countries, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and youth in developing countries.  Confluence or moving together alongside is one of the most pressing needs of the 21st century.  Young people growing up today are going decide if it is war or peace.  They will decide to create friendships with those from other cultures or to act like enemies.  In addition, they are going to decide if our world will be green or brown, hot or normal.  Through Soccer For Life, our youth can build friendships, create new ideas, develop projects to fight global warming and change the world into a better place.

It is our feeling that everyone is seeking community, structure, meaning an a Superordinate Goal. We consider these the requisite for a life lived for sharing and receiving alike, supporting and being supporting, offering comfort and being comforted.  We call our "Personal Contribution To Life".

Soccer for Life is seeking your help to develop the Intibuca Youth Soccer Center where intend to create the Soccer  For Life  Ecolodge for sponsors, donors and patrons of Soccer For Life can come and relax and regenerate.  We are putting together a volunteer program, fund raising kits and all the support you need to make through Personal Contribution to Life.

Direct To Honduras Ship To

Ship To

Dr. Carol Cross

Barrio Lempira

Frente ADEL, Contiguo COMIXCIL

Intibuca, Intibuca, Honduras

011-504-783-0199 or 011-504-783-2293

Soccer For Life, Inc.

C/O Robert O' Bryant

1060 NW 85th Street

Miami, FL 33150

honducopa@yahoo.com

Honduras Soccer Volunteer Program

 honducopa@yahoo.com

Soccer For Life is a 501 (C)( 3), a nonprofit organization dedicated to making the world’s most popular sport available to all the children of the Western Hemisphere. We need old soccer balls, shin guards, old soccer shirts and shorts, repair them, hold fund-raisers and develop training and coaching for Honduran street and mountain children.

To find out more about Soccer For Life and its program for Youth contact Dr. Carol Cross, honducopa@yahoo.com

Setting Up the Intibuca Youth Soccer Center

Soccer For Life is planning to set up the Intibuca Youth Soccer Center for our teams we will be developing. Because of the fact that many of our Youth-At-Risk have not yet learned the social manners of those in mainstream youth leagues and soccer clubside, we feel that thee youths should play among themselves until they gains better social skills.

We will be teaching soccer skills, social skills and character skills such as teamwork, dealing with anger and self control.

You are Invited To Participate

In order to do this project, it will be necessary to create a supportive community. That is why we are inviting you to become a Soccer Youth Supporter.

Call Dr. Cross at 011-504-783-2293

Mission Statement

To find out more about Soccer For Life and its program for Youth At Risk, contact Dr. Carol Cross, exportfacs@aol.com

To make this program work will require many volunteers. We need you. Some volunteers we need:

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Coaches

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Soccer mentors

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Fund raisers

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Program developers

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Soccer Youth Supporters Club

Call Dr Cross at  011-504-783-2293 to become a volunteer

Need More Information About Donating Soccer Gear, Getting Involved With The Intibuca Youth Soccer Center Or Becoming a Volunteer? Want to get involved?

More information on the Soccer Donation Project is available to you from honducopa@yahoo.com . Want To Know More About The Honduras Youth Soccer Project? Get Involved With The Soccer for Life Soccer Ministry . Email us at  honducopa@yahoo.com.

Return to Soccer For Life Page. Participate in the Intibuca Youth Soccer Center by emailing Dr. Carol Cross at exportfacs@aol.com  or honducopa@yahoo.com.

Links To The Soccer Gear Donation Project

bullet Soccer for Life
bullet The Liga Menor De Futbol Intibucana
bulletSoccer Is The Cup of Hope
bulletSoccer Gear Donation Project
bulletHonduras Youth Soccer Project
bulletHonduras Youth Soccer Project Information
bulletYouth Soccer Leaders Program
bulletMedical Supply Donation Program
bulletWomen Coach Program
bulletHelp Us Promote the Soccer Gear Donation Project
bulletSoccer Gear Donation Program Frequently Asked Questions
bulletAdopt a Team
bulletDonate A Used Bus
bulletIntibuca Youth Soccer Center
bullet Soccer For Life Tax Exempt Certificate

How to Prepare Your Donations

Your donations will be shipped to Honduras in the boxes you send. Please send in sturdy boxes no larger than 22 x 22 x 22 to:

Dr. Carol Cross

Barrio Lempira

Frente ADEL, Contiguo COMIXCIL

Intibuca, Intibuca, Honduras

011-504-783-0199 or 011-504-783-2293

Soccer For Life, Inc.

C/O Robert O' Bryant

1060 NW 85th Street

Miami, FL 33150

honducopa@yahoo.com

The boxes should be no bigger than 22"x22"x22". Place items inside plastic garbage bags and close them before putting the soccer gear in the boxes. The boxes will be shipped by boat and this ensures they do not get wet. The boxes should be labeled with two labels:

From

Dr. Carol Cross

Soccer for Life, Inc.

5102 N. 60th Drive

Glendale, AZ 85301

To

Dr. Carol Cross, Directora
Honduras Youth Soccer Project
Directora De Desarrollo - Liga Menor de Fútbol Intibucana
Barrio Lempira de Intibuca, Frente ADEL
Casa Amarilla, Contiguo a la cooperativa mixta de COMIXCIL
Intibuca, Intibuca, Honduras

The donated items must be itemized on the Donation Invoice Sheet. A copy must be placed in each box as well as a separate copy must be sent to Dr. Cross.  Make sure when you send her the envelope of the donation sheets, you tell her it is for the Soccer for Life Donation project.

Soccer For Life Has A New North American Director To Head The Soccer Gear Donation Project, Chris Watkins.  He is a home schooled student who has just finished a year in Honduras as an Intibuca Soccer Volunteer.  Chris first visited Intibuca when he was six years old.  Chris is a soccer referee, and specializes in Goal Keeper training.  Chris is considered a "geek or techie' and is called the "Gentle Giant" because he is over 6 feet tall at 16 years old and also because of his gentle style of coaching of young players.  Chris is an avid gamer, operates through his own website the MOTILES Gaming nexus under the name of SLIENT Deathbringrr.  His goal in life is to be a video game developer.  In the summer of 2007 Chris will be offering goal keeping clinics in Florida . He has learned a lot in Honduras, playing both with teams and in the streets,  including what is called the Honduran Way of Soccer.  He is helping to develop the Honduran Soccer Mastery program and will be coaching at the Soccer for Life summer soccer camps  in the summer of 2007.  In addition to all the above, Chris is goalkeeping coach at both the COPA HONDUAFRIC in March 2007 and the AfroCarib Cup in November 2007 in Honduras.  He will be interested in communicating by email with gamers in the Far Cry world, Battlefield 2 world and the Guild Wars world.  He will be accepting your soccer gear donations at Chris Watkins, Soccer for Life, Inc. Barrio Lempira, Frente ADEL, Contiguo COMIXCIL, Intibuca, Intibuca, Honduras,  011-504-783-0199 or 011-504-783-2293.  Email him at Slient-deathbringrr@hotmail.com .

 More About Chris Watkins, New North American Director of Soccer for Life And Leader of the Soccer Gear Donation Project

Join Soccer For Life

Membership Type

Fees

Charter Member

$35

Regular Members

$25

Student Member

$10

Sustaining Member

$60

Institutional Member

$125

Institutional Founding Member

$175

Life Member

$350

Contribution Member

$650

Corporate Members

$1000

Shipping Support Member

$100

Sponsorships

$20 to $20,000


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