What they reported doing
- #1 primary $8KRegistrations-these fees allow hundreds of area youth to play on recreation or travel soccer teams
- #2 $17KEquipment/Balls/Nets-Goals were purchased for the turf field as well as soccer balls, pennies, nets, and other supplies needed to play the sport.
What they call their work
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Awarding Scholarships to Student-AthletesAnnually awards the Bruce Washburn Scholarship to two Rhinebeck High School seniors in recognition of academic excellence and contributions to the athletic community.
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Youth Sports Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Communication and Cancellation ManagementManages communication around game and practice cancellations due to weather, posting recreation cancellations to Facebook, Instagram, and the website by 7:00am on game days, and notifying families of travel team cancellations via the TeamSnap app.
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Youth Soccer Field Operations and Program Management 1 activity
- Provision of Soccer Equipment and Field ResourcesPurchases and maintains essential soccer equipment such as goals, balls, nets, and pennies for use on the turf field at Nansen Field @ Brookmeade in Rhinebeck, NY, to support safe and structured gameplay.
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth Soccer Coaching and League ParticipationProvides organized youth soccer coaching and league opportunities for recreational and travel teams in Rhinebeck, enabling hundreds of youth to participate annually through registration. Activities include practices, games, and season management for various age groups, including maintaining a waitlist for U10 registration based on enrollment demand.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Hydration Protocol ImplementationImplements mandatory 4-minute hydration breaks at minute 30 and minute 75 during 90-minute travel matches to ensure player safety and well-being.
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Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform for communication and outreach.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to post announcements about game cancellations due to inclement weather.
- Hudson Valley Youth Soccer League Network — Member organization that coordinates travel matches for developmental and competitive teams in the region.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram as a platform for communication and outreach.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram to post announcements about game cancellations due to inclement weather.
- US Soccer Partner — Uses US Soccer heat and cold weather guidelines to inform weather-related decisions for practices and games.
How they approach the work
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- Character Development Through Sportsmethodology: character_development_through_sportsBy using youth soccer as a platform, the league fosters personal growth in participants, teaching sportsmanship, fitness, honesty, and teamwork because structured athletic competition provides experiential lessons in ethical behavior and collaboration.
- Financial Inclusion Through Need-Based Assistancemethodology: financial_assistance_programBy providing financial assistance funded through donations, the league ensures equitable access to participation, because removing economic barriers enables broader youth engagement in character-building activities.
- Player Safety as Primary Decision Criterionmethodology: player-safety-first decision makingBy prioritizing player safety in operational decisions—especially regarding weather—the league maintains trust and continuity, because clear, safety-first protocols reduce risk and model responsible behavior for youth participants.