VERMONT PATRIOTS - Learning, growing, and prevention through soccer
Who are Vermont Patriots?
We are a local nonprofit 501(c)(3) that was founded with a goal to provide sports and education to kids from all life and financial backgrounds. Our foundational believe is that youth sports are an excellent preventative health measure (physical, mental, and substance use), that is grossly underutilized across organizations in our community. The benefits are immense for childhood development and are scientifically proven.
We volunteer our time and expertise to deliver fun, structured, educational and organized team sports participation opportunities for young Vermonters. Playing sports can be a financial burden to many Vermont families, and we work hard with our local community and business partners to deliver barrier-free, quality youth sports and learning opportunity!
Why support us
We are a group of volunteers who have experienced, felt, witnessed, researched, and studied the positive and powerful impact youth sports have on children. We focus on soccer due to its ability to welcome and bind people, a unifying language.The community is thirsty for youth sports structured as a true preventative measure.
Our passion and dedication is fueled by lifelong love for soccer and desire to give back to our wonderful community and all of its members regardless of backgrounds. Positive role modeling, being part of this movement, and watching our kids grow in a healthy environment is fun and inspiring. Click here to meet our team of dedicated, and professional community members.
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What our community says
“Thank you guys so much. Practice was amazing. Julian has never been so happy playing soccer, and it’s all because of you guys. Your energy on the field, your attention to each and every one of them, your grace, humor and positivity was incredible. He can’t wait to go back, so we will be waiting eagerly for your e-mail.”
“I wanted to start off by thank you for bringing such a fun program to Winooski, this is exactly what this town is missing. Aubrey hasn’t stopped talking about how much fun she had today. Not only did you and the coaches make soccer fun for kids but you also made it informative in an age appropriate way. I look forward to the rest of the sessions this month. I would love to see Aubrey continue on with a program like this. Job well done!!”
“Our first experience in an organized sport couldn’t be more positive. The team of coaches have great drills, lots of games to make learning fun for the kids & vast experience playing & coaching. Soccer practice is fun for kids & parents alike.”