Total Futbol Academy - L.A.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
The L.A. FCBarcelona Soccer Foundation 501(c)(3) was created in order to promote a social model that supports the achievement of social, cultural, and educational programs for underprivileged youths through our Soccer Academy (TOTAL FUTBOL ACADEMY) in conjunction with our "Kids Off The Streets" mission. These programs, on their own or as part of collaborations, allow us to fulfill our social commitment not only nationally but internationally as well. In that spirit, the message must be clear, education is the gateway to their future. 

OUR FOUNDATIONS PURPOSE:
The L.A. FCBarcelona Soccer Foundation 501(c)(3) provides:
a)  Assistance and Social Cohesion: To provide support and assistance to children who do not have the economic wherewithal to take part in after-school sports activities through our Youth Soccer Program, TOTAL FUTBOL ACADEMY. With our support, they now have access to our soccer teams, summer camps, clinics, mentoring, parent seminars, trips and educational counseling.

b) Sportsmanship: The Sportsmanship Programs of our Foundation are designed to encourage sports activities that are more demanding in terms of moral education and self discipline among youths, therefore increasing positive social aspects more efficiently.

c) Cultural Education through Travel: Our Foundation provides a Sports Program that encourages social and cultural experiences through travel abroad. These experiences are an integral aspect in helping to shape quality of life as well as social cohesion for all our youths.

d) Sports and the Team Component:  Sports teaches our youth that in order to succeed, they need to be unified and work as a team. This concept applies to all aspects of society. The aspects of respect, fellowship, fair play, and justice that our youths learn through sports activities encourage social cohesion and are in direct contrast with the discrimination of minorities.

e) Academic Mentoring:  A mentorship program for eligible middle school aged student athletes that provides educational support and enrichment in order to prepare them for high school and university graduating standards.

THE "KIDS OFF THE STREETS" PLATFORM:
1) Encourages sports activities (mainly soccer) in conjunction with educational development programs, for underprivileged youths throughout our local communities.

2) Promotes and perform actions which encourage sportsmanship values among children, such as: effort, mutual respect, friendship, as well as tolerance on both academic and athletic levels.

3) Provides opportunities to underprivileged youths, who are most vulnerable and at risk of certain social, cultural, economic, and sports exclusion.

4) Provides an after school program in order to help keep "Kids Off The Streets" and focused on a positive & healthy environment as well as their future.  

THE VEHICLE:
Learn about the history of TOTAL FUTBOL ACADEMY (aka: The Vehicle) from its inception in 1999, all the way up to present day, through our Clear Choices Podcasts.  Future Podcasts in the works!

THE PODCASTS:
1. Click on link for: Volume #1 (Nov 6, 2019)
2. Click on link for: Volume #2 (Jan 6, 2021)

OUR PREMIER PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS: