Elite Soccer Community Organization
About US
Elite Soccer Community Organization (ESCO) Develops Youth and Community Through Soccer.
9
years developing youth and community through soccer
84
youth leaders – giving back to the community
300
300+ kids participating in ESCO’s free soccer programs
$14,000
$14,000 awarded in college scholarships
Building Strong Leaders
ESCO provides youth with opportunities to lead, learn and build stronger communities.
ESCO’s mission is to develop youth and community through soccer in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago.
ESCO values social responsibility, character, leadership and education.
Elite Soccer Community Organization
Over the Years
NovEMBER 2010
Founded
In an effort to build stronger leaders and community through soccer, the Elite Soccer Community Organization (ESCO) was formed.
NOVEMBER 2011
501 (c)(3) status
ESCO obtained its IRS 501(c)(3) tax exempt status in November 2011.
2011
College Scholarship Fund Established
To date, ESCO has provided $12,000 in college scholarships to current and former Elite Soccer Club soccer players and/or ESCO Youth Leaders who are current and former Elite S.C. soccer players and/or ESCO Youth Leaders who are outstanding citizens.
2015
Soccer Financial Assistance Fund Established
In an effort to lessen the financial burden of soccer programming for families in the community, the Soccer Financial Assistance Fund was established.
Advisory Board
Elite Soccer Community Organization‘s Advisory Board are a diverse group of dedicated individuals who all have a passion for building stronger communities by developing youth.
Michael Steele – President, Elite Soccer of America
Sport, and all the stakeholders involved (players, parents, coaches, and organizations) can have a powerful effect on a person’s development and that is what I experienced through my playing years. Thus, ESCO was created to dig even deeper and more deliberately so that more youth participants have the opportunity to build leadership skills and learn how to positively impact their community.
Matt Irvin - Executive Director - Founder Innerstate Coworking
Sports has been a huge part of my life since I was a kid. Being a college athlete and a high school varsity head coach for 10 years, I believe strongly in the lessons sports can provide both on and off the field. The leadership, discipline, teamwork, commitment, and humility that athletics provides has helped me, and also my kids, learn how to be valuable members of the community and teams they are a part of throughout life. I am excited to be a part of ESCO’s growing mission while helping to connect with our youth leaders and community as this next generation continues to find their voice in making this world a better place! matt_irvin@elitesoccercommunity.org
Joe Tomaino - Treasurer – Accounting Manager, The Martin-Brower Company
Rob Moore – Director of Community Outreach and Youth Leadership Coordinator
Helping as many people as I can is something I have strived for my entire life. As an Elite Soccer coach, I can help players grow as athletes and as a Director with ESCO, I can help players grow as leaders. I am honored to be a part of an organization that helps the community and lets them know someone cares and will be there to help.
rmoore@elitesoccercommunity.org
Stein Garcia – Director of Coaching, Elite Soccer Club
Lici Lytle – Freelance Producer, WMAQ-TV Chicago
I am committed to ESCO because the organization serves as a valuable non-profit service provider to our community; helps young people learn the value of volunteerism; and inspires the next generation of leaders. The Youth Leaders have the opportunity to see and feel the immediate impact of their actions because it is a smaller, grass-roots organization.
Tracy Roehrick – Assistant Principal, Lake Bluff Elementary School
Cortney Wascher – President/Owner, Anderson Lock
I believe the ESCO Youth Leadership Program provides opportunities and experiences which promote teamwork, discipline, and leadership through volunteering and community service projects. My children have been involved with this program since being sixth graders. Because of the connection to soccer, a sport they love, it has been easy for them to commit their time, energy and dedication to ESCO. I am happy to support this program by serving on the ESCO board.
Testimonials
“Elite Soccer is a model program that goes above and beyond to reach out to the surrounding communities. They provide an opportunity for our students to acquire soccer skills from professional coaches, build confidence and engage in team-building activities. This allows for our school to benefit from the transference of these critical skills which brings a whole new level of energy to Frost.”
“We are so thankful for the time, effort, and education that ESCO provides to so many students and families in District 59. Not only does ESCO provide a service to our community free of charge, but they engage students in a safe, structured play that promotes self-esteem, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and endless social and emotional development. Thanks for all you do to engage our community!”
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Elite Soccer Community Organization
126 E. Wing Street, #324, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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ESCO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization centered on developing youth and community through soccer.
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