CORE VALUES
These core values support our mission, guide our actions and define our ethos:
UBUNTU / Community
“I am, because WE are”
The overarching focus of The 90+ Project is the idea that we are better off individually when we live in community, diversity and togetherness. We strive for deep and meaningful relationships with players and coaches as we seek to create a culture of belonging.
GROWTH MINDSET
“Thrive on Challenge”
90+ believes that our intelligence, creativity, integrity, and strengths are developed through the process of hard work, learning from feedback, embracing challenge, and developing resilience. When we practice a growth mindset, we see challenges and failure as an opportunity and we seek to celebrate wins on the journey of growth in sport and life.
INTEGRITY
“Doing the Right Thing”
We believe that the strength of a community is based on the integrity of its members. Integrity to us means high moral character, mutual respect and honesty. We believe in the inherent dignity of each person no matter their background; everyone has the right and responsibility to contribute to the good of the whole society.
EQUITY & INCLUSION
“Together We are Stronger”
The 90+ Project aims to ensure fair and equal access to participation, resources, and information. We accept and seek to represent all individuals and communities and will never turn away anyone based on race, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or socio-economic status as we seek to build an equitable community together.
Behind the Name
“90”:
the standard length of time for a soccer game (90 minutes), symbolizes a "story" that unfolds on the field. Each game is a defined moment in time that has a start and finish, highs and lows and in many ways the game of soccer serves as a microcosm of life itself.
The + (plus):
stands for the “added time” that is acknowledged at the end of each half. The game extends into extra time to make up for wasted moments or interruptions. 90+ uses the “added time” to add (plus) to the story of each young person that is a part of our project. The term "project" in our context signifies an understanding that our endeavors must be ongoing and collaborative. Soccer then becomes a catalyst for fostering a sense of community, building an inclusive atmosphere that shapes character and leadership and for allowing our stories to impact another’s story in the midst of playing a beautiful game.
Our Team
Stefan Andersson
Director of 90+ League and Programming
stefan@90plusproject.org
Russ Davis
Co-Founder and Executive Director
russ@90plusproject.org
Matt Kinder
Coaching Development Coordinator
matt@90plusproject.org
Mackenzie Sherstad
90+ Administration
admin@90plusproject.org
Philosophy
People > Player
The 90+ Project believes that when soccer turns “competitive” it should not cease to be developmental. Our unwavering commitment is intently on people development; although not at the exclusion of player development. The core of our philosophy anchors in valuing the person’s growth both on and off the pitch.
Process > Outcome
Youth soccer tends to gravitate towards outcomes rather than the journey. Winning isn’t the problem. Making winning the be-all and end-all is where things go sideways. Misplaced priorities distract from the true beauty of the game and the opportunity it presents for building character. Maximizing character development is our objective at The 90+ Project. Where you place your focus matters.
participation > pricing
Soccer is becoming, in essence, a cost-prohibitive venture. 90+ carries the noble intention to do all we can to identify and eliminate the barriers that obstruct youth participation. We endeavor to achieve this through a financial sliding scale for soccer costs contingent upon family income. Additionally, we raise funds to create equity among our most marginalized communities by offering free camps, clinics and after school programming to ensure the sport is as inclusive as possible.
Play Today to Change Tomorrow!
UNITING THE Spokane COMMUNITY through SOCCER & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
CHANGING LIVES IS OUR GOAL! Our mission is to maximize our impact on the lives of our players, families, and community. As a non-profit, we seek eliminate barriers to participation, invest in people development and focus resources to ensure our programs and activities help change the lives of the next generation. We exist to:
play today to change tomorrow.
90+ Project is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
PARTNER WITH US TODAY AND HELP DEVELOP THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW.
F.A.Q
HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT UPCOMING CAMPS, CLINICS AND FREE PROGRAMS?
We would suggest two things:
Check out 90plusproject.org/programs to get a full list.
Sign up for our newsletter at the bottom of the page. Our newsletter gives updates on programs and offers "codes" for signing up at reduced rates even below the normal sliding fee structure that is based on income.
WHO ARE THE 90+ PROJECT COACHES?
The 90+ Mentor Coaches are the most valued members of our leadership at the 90+ Project. Without their commitment and intentionality with the kids, 90+ would in no way meet the high goals we have set as an organization. The coaches are a mixture of volunteers in the city, parents of players in the program and coaches who align with the vision of 90+. Coaches are often hand-selected and go through assessments, interviews and background checks. 90+ is developing a series of training sessions for coaches to continue to develop as mentors and coaches and be a great resource to kids in our community.
DOES EVERY CHILD INVOLVED WITH 90+ QUALIFY FOR "FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH" OR IS ECONOMICALLY CHALLENGED?
The focus of the 90+ Project is to provide mentoring along with character and leadership development to economically disadvantaged kids who do not have equal access to the game of soccer. While this is our focus not every child in the program fits this description. This is a philosophical decision based on several social factors the least of which is the importance of social integration of children that have access to resources with those who have limited access and the need to provide support networks for kids in our program.
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1.509.496.7217
admin@90plusproject.org
518 West 3rd Ave.
Spokane, WA 99201
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