How Soccer is Improving These Teens' Grades

Daniela Oviedo, 14, never played soccer before joining Project Goal. Born and raised in Central Falls, Rhode Island — a town just over one square mile — Oviedo said the program not only ignited her passion for the sport, but also for her schoolwork.

“When I joined Project Goal, my grades really went up a lot," she said. "They help with tutoring and anything else we need help with."

Project Goal was founded 21 years ago by friends Javier Centeno and Darius Shirzadi, former college soccer players who saw a need in their community. Their after-school program offers Central Falls students 90 minutes of tutoring, followed by 90 minutes of play on the soccer field.

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