Soccer for Success in Dallas ISD | Building Confidence Through PE

Soccer for Success is reshaping how youth soccer development happens inside school systems.In this episode, leaders from Dallas ISD and the US Soccer Foundation break down how a 10-lesson, standards-aligned curriculum is equipping PE teachers, training coaches, and reaching nearly 50,000 students across Dallas.We talk about why small-sided games matter, how physical activity impacts academic performance, and how this partnership is extending beyond the classroom into after-school programs, recess, and even World Cup-themed initiatives.If you’re a parent, coach, or school leader wondering how to build real development environments inside education systems — this conversation matters.Key Talking PointsWhat Soccer for Success is and how it supports underserved communitiesThe 10-lesson curriculum aligned with national PE standardsTraining 114 Dallas ISD teachers in two sessionsReaching nearly 50,000 students through PE and athleticsWhy small-sided games replace 11v11 in development settingsThe REST principle: modifying rules, equipment, space, and timeHow the Spark after-school program extends soccer beyond classThe financial investment: $56,000 into Dallas ISDWorld Cup-based resources launching for recess, field day, and classroomsHow sports participation supports academic performance and focusQuotes from the Guests“We provide underserved communities access to innovative play spaces and evidence-based soccer programs.” – Lisa Perry“If you don’t touch the ball, you’re not going to improve your skills or your confidence.” – Lisa Perry“Soccer is such a universal sport and a universal language.” – Lisa Perry“There’s no way you’re going to leave the same way you came in.” – Dr. Lisa Whitaker“We want our students to have the foundational skills to go in and be competitive.” – Dr. Lisa Whitaker“It gives a powerful way to ingrain each kid within a community.” – Warren Coddle“You could come in with zero knowledge of soccer and put together a program in 10 weeks.” – Warren Coddle“Our goal is to expose kids to soccer and develop fundamental skills so they have confidence.” – Lisa Perry“We were all in.” – Dr. Lisa Whitaker“We just want to make it easier for teachers to access what we have.” – Lisa PerryConnect with the GuestsWarren Cottle🌐 Website: https://www.ntxsoccer.org/odp/olympic-developm📧 Email: [email protected]📸 Instagram: @NTXODP👍 Facebook: @NTXODPLisa Perry🌐 Website: https://ussoccerfoundation.org✖️ X: @pe4_u📸 Instagram: lisakperry23Dr. Lisa Whitaker✖️ X: @DrlisaWhitaker✖️ X: @HPEDallasISDMarisela Lopez✖️ X: @MariselaLopez91Follow Chat By The Pitch🐦 X: @ChatByThePitch📷 Instagram: @ChatByThePitch📘 Facebook: Chat By The Pitch🎧 Subscribe & Review: Your support helps us keep bringing conversations with players, coaches, and leaders that matter.#ChatByThePitch #SoccerForSuccess #YouthSoccer #PlayerDevelopment #CoachingEducation #DallasISD #USSoccerFoundation #SchoolSports #YouthDevelopment #SoccerCoaching #ParentEducation #SoccerInSchools #PhysicalEducation #YouthAthletics #CommunityThroughSport #SoccerLeadership #SmallSidedGames #CoachingCoachesMentioned in this episode: TeamPlayr: Find and join the perfect youth
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