Game Changers - Soccer Champion Galilea Carrillo
- Oct 14
- 2 min read
Our youth soccer programming gives the next generation the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve.
Over the past five months, Galilea has become a shining example of this growth. She shows up to every class eager to learn, improve, and lift up her teammates. Her determination, positive attitude, and encouragement of others are helping her grow into a leader both on and off the field.
But the impact doesn’t stop with her. When young people like Galilea embrace sports, they create ripple effects of positivity - building healthy routines, inspiring peers, and even drawing friends or family members into the community.
Which is how Galilea’s mom became part of our community as well!
“This program encouraged me to participate as well, so I started coming to the women’s soccer nights. We always feel welcomed, and I love seeing the dedication and time the coaches give to the children.”
She also noted remarkable changes in her daughter ever since she joined the youth soccer program:
“Galilea has become more confident and made more friends. She is more positive, and has improved focus in school and at home. She is more energized and has more motivation. The encouragement she receives makes a real difference in her life.”
Step by step, Galilea is becoming a strong player, and a role model for her peers, her family, and her community.
With so many neighborhoods lacking the accessible gathering spaces that once fostered connection, free sports programs provide safe spaces for communities to connect, grow, and develop teamwork, leadership, and confidence that endures across generations.
Galilea’s journey shows this impact in action - how one young athlete’s growth can strengthen families, inspire peers, and help lay the foundation for a healthier, more connected community.
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