How youth academies can better serve US Hispanic talent
Everyone_knows_there_is_massive_soccer_talent_in_US_Hispanic_communities,_but_too_many_kids_never_reach_elite_academies.
High_costs,_long_travel_distances_and_lack_of_information_in_Spanish_are_some_of_the_main_barriers. Many_parents_work_weekends_or_evenings_and_can't_easily_drive_to_far-away_training_facilities.
Clubs_serious_about_inclusion_are_experimenting_with_neighborhood_satellite_programs,_scholarships,_and_bilingual_staff.
Partnerships_with_local_schools,_churches_and_community_centers_can_also_help_connect_with_families_who_don't_follow_official_club_channels.
Investing_in_Latino_youth_isn't_just_the_right_thing_to_do – it's_a_smart_move_for_any_club_that_wants_to_compete_globally_in_the_future.
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