Heading to the TOP, Thornton United Won't Stop!

Funded Feb 28, 2019

This year our soccer club at Thornton Elementary was an impactful year, not only for myself, as the coach but also for the teachers, community, parents and most important for the student/athletes. Each item that we needed to train for this season, motivated our athletes to strive better during practice and on game days. The majority of our student population in our school, come from a low income families and struggle financially, which is a disadvantage that affects our students in attaining proper training equipment. The equipment that was donated, greatly impacted our training's and games, giving the students a feel of what a team is all about.

When the items were presented to the students they were excited to be the first ones to break in the gear for the upcoming season, they were overall surprised that we were the only school in the area that had top notch equipment because of their efforts.

We noticed that the training equipment that we needed caused a positive impact in the classroom. Many teachers would approach me and expressed how they saw a positive change in their students' overall behavior and academic performance. Why? Because all of the students were motivated to do good in the classroom so they could participate on the field, it was a domino affect per se.

As my second year of coaching, it has been very rewarding to see how our student athletes have demonstrated consistent determination in representing our school, hence, they truly show Thornton Pride. A thank you is not enough to express our gratitude towards everyone who helped our club, we will forever cherish and be grateful for your donation.”

With gratitude,

Coach Martinez