Transforming communities
through
the power of
Poet-Athletes.
New York SCORES empowers youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students, and have the confidence and character to make a difference in the world.
Through a unique blend of soccer, poetry and service learning, we partner with public schools across Uptown & The Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens, training Coach-Mentors who help shine a spotlight on our Poet-Athletes.
As we move from the unforgettable World Cup towards what should be an equally unforgettable closing celebration of our 25th Anniversary with our Annual Poetry Slam at United Palace in Washington Heights on Friday, December 11, we are excited to continue expanding opportunities for the young people we serve.
About New York SCORES
Soccer
We create neighborhood soccer teams that become lifelong communities. By coming together for practices, gamedays, and tournaments across the school year, Poet-Athletes forge meaningful relationships with friends and coaches and build a support network that stays with them long after they graduate from the program.
Poetry
During our Fall season, Poet-Athletes learn how to write creatively and perform their poetry as a team. By raising their voices on the issues they care about most, Poet-Athletes improve their social and emotional health, learn to express themselves creatively, and become champions for their neighborhoods and wider communities.
Service Learning
In the Spring, Poet-Athletes take on an issue they explored in their poetry and apply their soccer teamwork skills to a community service project. By working together on something that matters to them, Poet-Athletes form deep connections to their neighborhoods and become young leaders for positive change in their city.
