Past projects 3
Uniforms and Training Equipment for Bronx Girls Soccer Team
Funded Sep 6, 2019It was incredible to see the reaction my team had when they saw their brand new uniforms this fall. They were shocked at the generosity from people that they did not even know. They were amazed that there are supporters out there who go above and beyond to help them see success. They were so thankful that they were able to have more girls on the team and that they would no longer have to use worn away jerseys or jerseys that no longer fit. I could see the confidence in them when they were on the field and could tell that they wore each uniform with pride.
In addition to purchasing new uniforms, your donations also allowed us to purchase various pieces of training equipment. My goalies were able to use new gloves to ensure their safety in the net and to ensure that they would be able to block shots. They were also able to have new goalie jerseys that had padding in the arms to keep them safe as well. We were able to have training materials that improved their dribbling and shooting and which brought a lot of fun challenges to practice. Using these materials in practice helped to improve essential skills for the game in both new and returning players alike. The girls were even able to make it to the playoffs this season!
Most importantly, these donations improved the participation access for the girls at my school's campus. When girls are able to join a team it makes a huge difference not just physically, but academically and socially as well. By having these materials multiple girls were able to join and make this our largest team since the program started. By having materials to help improve basic skills it helped to retain girls who were able to see success and see their own growth. Being able to see that there are people out there supporting and rooting for them gave them the drive to succeed when they faced challenges as well as a commitment level that was extremely impressive. I can't wait to start next season with an even bigger team and with such great materials to help them improve. Thank you again for your generous support. Go Knights!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Hartnett
This classroom project was brought to life by DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation - Sports Matter and 13 other donors.New Uniform Shorts for Bronx Girls Soccer Team!
Funded Sep 21, 2018Thanks to your generous donation the Morrisania Girls Soccer Team had a phenomenal season! The girls were so excited to see the outpouring of kindness and were surprised (in a good way) by the fact that the donation of new shorts was for them. When I showed the team their new uniforms they were very impressed and eager to play in their new shorts. They even liked to say that their brand new equipment made them look like "the pros". It was clear that the new uniforms were more comfortable, more durable, and gave the team a boost of confidence.
With the new equipment we were able to ease the worry about purchasing materials, especially for some of the athletes that cannot afford basic practice clothes. The team ended up playing very well throughout the season! We had the best regular season record in the team's history and we made it to the playoffs, which was quite a feat considering that half of our team was brand new at the start of the season! The team and myself are so grateful for the donation we received. It is a tremendous example to these young ladies to see how beneficial a donation can be. I look forward to being able to explain the generosity we were shown this year to next year's team and use the new uniforms for many seasons to come! Thank you for your support!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Hartnett
This classroom project was brought to life by DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation - Sports Matter and 2 other donors.Girls Soccer Team Equipment
Funded Aug 23, 2018Thanks to your generous donations the Morrisania Girls Soccer Team had a phenomenal season! The girls were so excited to see the outpouring of kindness and were surprised (in a good way) by the fact that the donations were for them. When I showed the team our new equipment they were overwhelmed with joy and eager to start using their new equipment. They even liked to say that their brand new equipment made them look like "the pros". It was clear that the new soccer balls, shin guards, goalie gloves, and soccer nets gave the team an extra boost of confidence.
With the new equipment we were able to improve our practices and ease the worry about purchasing materials. If we were unable to get to a field we used our new nets in the gym, in the courtyard, or at the park. The skills of the team improved tremendously throughout the year. We had the best regular season record in the team's history and we made it to the playoffs, which was quite a feat considering that half of our team was brand new at the start of the season! With a full set of soccer balls each player was able to work on their individual skills and with new shin guards and goalie gloves it ensured that the girls would be able to play safely in games and practice. The team and myself are so grateful for the donations we have received. It is a tremendous example to these young ladies to see how beneficial a donation can be. I look forward to being able to explain the generosity we were shown this year to next year's team and use the equipment for many seasons to come! Thank you for your support!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Hartnett
This classroom project was brought to life by DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation - Sports Matter and 11 other donors.