"My son absolutely loved the soccer clinic. It allowed him to be who he is without judgment and have fun doing what he loves. A huge plus was also being around a supportive family community that understands the struggles and successes that our children go through." - E.C., Caregiver of X.W. (age: 10 y/o)
"The soccer coaches are incredibly helpful, kind and talented engaging with the children. Everyone brings such infectious energy and encouragement to the clinics. It's so heartwarming to see the smiles of accomplishment and excitement on the faces of the children." - M.M., Caregiver of G.F. (age: 13 y/o)
"The volunteers at Kickin’ It Coalition are excellent with my son. They're attentive to his needs, they're cheerful and polite, and playful with him. The fall soccer clinic was an excellent way for him to socialize with others while learning how to kick a soccer ball, pass the soccer ball to another, and score a goal." - T.M., Caregiver of M.R. (age: 5 y/o)
"I wanted to extend my sincerest thanks for the outstanding job you all did in organizing and running the clinic. The event was impeccably put together, and it was evident that a lot of hard work and dedication went into making it a success. My granddaughter had an amazing time learning the fundamentals of soccer, and she is already looking forward to participating in future clinics. Your efforts not only made the event enjoyable but also created a positive and enriching experience for all the participants. Thank you once again for your exceptional work and commitment. It is greatly appreciated!" - L.W., Caregiver of K.W. (age: 8 y/o)
"Our boys really enjoyed it and said it was awesome!" - N.E., Caregiver of J.E. (age: 12 y/o)
"Kickin' Coalition gave my son a great opportunity to experience soccer with attentive and enthusiastic caregivers that were able to provide one on one attention to him. He was excited to go every week." - W.P., Caregiver of S.S-P. (age: 5 y/o)
"Thank you so much for the great communication level via email, the affordability, providing the fun snacks, and caring soccer instructions for Sam. He really enjoyed himself a lot and it gave him a sport experience he could do at his own pace without the pressure of needing to perform with an official soccer team. You are doing great work, meeting students where they are at, and providing an open door to the world of sports that had been previously closed." - S.R. & D.R., Caregivers of S.R. (age: 10 y/o)
"My daughter loved attending the Kickin It Coalition practices! The volunteers were eager to help and learn, plus really flexible when working with their player. This is a dedicated group and we are excited to return next season!" - K.P., Caregiver of A.P. (age: 8 y/o)
"Having our son participate in the Kickin it Coalition soccer clinics was such a positive experience! He was so excited to attend the clinics every week and enjoyed learning more about the fundamentals of soccer while also having fun. All of the volunteers/coaches made sure our son felt welcomed and they encouraged him every step of the way and we were thankful for their dedication to the program." - J.A., Caregiver of K.A. (age: 10 y/o)
"My son, Ty, who just developed a passion for soccer this past summer, had the great opportunity to join Kickin' It Coalition in the fall of 2024. We are so fortunate! The student volunteers at U of R welcomed our family with immense energy and passion to help out Ty with his soccer skills. Every session we had 4-5 enthusiastic volunteers to play with him!" - K.D., Caregiver of T.D. (age: 10 y/o)