For Philly’s youth
The SWAG is a philanthropically funded, no cost soccer training program focused on opportunities for young athletes aged 4 through age 11 from Philadelphia’s African-American and immigrant communities, principally North Philadelphia, West Philadelphia and Southwest Philadelphia, as well as Chester.
Launched as a pilot in 2018, and expanded to a large scale program in 2021, The SWAG player pool is comprised of over 2000 young athletes from Philadelphia, who are offered no cost soccer coaching and training year-round with professional coaches.
OUR APPROACH
The SWAG supports players on and off the field.
PROGRAM
The SWAG’s coaches run player clinics year-round and invite roughly 40 players annually into the SWAG Select pool for additional training at multiple satellite locations.
COACHING
Our coaching staff includes former professional and collegiate players who bring high-level technical training to every session.
EDUCATION
The SWAG offers a private school scholarship program for select prospects from the SWAG Select pool, supporting academic growth alongside elite soccer development.
changing the landscape
The SWAG has been endorsed by the nationally-esteemed Philadelphia Union Academy program in Major League Soccer, which starts at a U13 (roughly 7th grade) and runs through high school ages, considered to be the number one youth soccer program in the United States.
The SWAG’s focus is on providing Philadelphia’s young athletes with accelerated technical development and professional coaching in a fun setting.
SWAG IN THE NEWS
From local media features to community spotlights, explore how The SWAG’s work is being recognized across Philadelphia.
