90 Plus Project Information

Mission Statement: The 90+ project exists to mentor under-resourced urban youth by fostering holistic development through the sport of soccer. Vision Statement: Our vision is to transform communities by inspiring under-resourced urban youth through mentoring and soccer. Meaning behind the name: 90, the standard amount of minutes in a soccer game, represents a “story”; a defined moment in time that has a beginning and end, highs and lows and in ways is a microcosm of life. The + (plus) stands for the “added time” that is acknowledged at the end of each half. This extra time has been woven into the game to make up for wasted time or moments when the game had interruptions. Our desire is to use the added time and mentoring to invest and add (plus) to the story of each young person that is a part of our project. The word project is used to signify our understanding that this is a collaborative enterprise with a desired outcome. As we allow our stories to interact with other’s stories a sense of community is being formed in the midst of playing a beautiful game. Purpose: The 90+ project believes soccer can play an essential role in promoting the physical, mental and emotional development, welfare and recreation of youth. Our passion is to use the beautiful game and the power of mentoring to foster a spirit of community, promote and develop character, sportsmanship, and service and to enable under-resourced urban youth to reach their fullest intellectual and athletic potential —regardless of economic background.