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My Yute Soccer's comprehensive curriculum is formulated with three simple and effective parts.
This is the foundation and philosophical approach of My Yute. It’s a method of play that ensures that all children get a chance to participate, and encourages the development of sportsmanship, character and equality.
So... what is One Love Chip?
Small 4 on 4 teams play for 7 minutes. The first team to score stays on the pitch while the other team changes over to the next team. If neither team scores during the timed game, two new fresh teams come on.
Everyone wants the chance to win, to stay on as long as possible. My Yute gives everyone a chance.
Coming from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, the role of the My Yute coaching staff is to “pass the ball." In order to achieve this, coaches transmit their knowledge and experience to the young campers and mentors.
These coaches use their shared love of the game as a key ingredient of the My Yute success. No matter how they played as children, from scrappy street soccer to organized leagues, each coach has embraced the My Yute methodology as an important way to “pass” on their life experiences.
My Yute Soccer Presents Summer Camp 2012: Embracing Differences through Soccer.
Did you know that Pele first used a grapefruit to play soccer?
Or, that a defensive angle is acute?
And, how DOES a steel pan play?
That’s what a camper learns at MYS. Guest educators, performers, and champion athletes round out the soccer camp each year.
Every year, My Yute Soccer camp takes a little time out of their regular day to host a camp-wide "Sports Day." A tradition going back to the colonies, Sports Day is an event where students, or houses in some school systems, compete in a variety of sport activities for prizes and trophies.
Emphasizing friendly competition, camaraderie, and cooperation, games played on school Sports Days can include straightforward races like sprints, but also activities like egg and spoon races (we use lemons or limes), three-legged races and wheelbarrow races.
The My Yute campers, mentors and coaches have loads of fun ever year, changing it up and trying new games like cricket!
Sack race at soccer camp? Yes MY YUTE! My Yute Soccer coaches grew up all around the world where Sports Day was a traditional part of the school calendar. Replicating the joy of school-wide competition and fun, the 2013 MYS Mentors had lots of cheering fans while competing in this sack race.
Sprouts Cooking Club is an organization dedicated to teaching Bay Area children from all socio-economic backgrounds how to cook hands-on, with real chefs, using real ingredients, in real restaurants whenever possible.
In 2012 My Yute Soccer campers had the incredible opportunity to join the Sprouts Cooking Club to prepare a healthy post-soccer meal.
During the 2011 camp, we asked the team from Revolution Foods to come down and talk with the campers. Together they explored what types of sugar are in different types of food, and more importantly, how much. We also tackled some "popular" foods and asked some tough questions. Like this one...
Throughout the years, My Yute campers are invited to enjoy a special closing day lunch, put on by the founders and special supporters. After a full workout on the soccer pitch, campers are invited to come through the buffet line and taste fresh fruits and vegetables, and a fun local food theme. We keep it fresh, healthy, local, and hopefully bring new tastes and experiences to the campers.
2008 - MYS' inaugural camp featured Bake Sale Betty. What a surprise when the Bake Sale Betty crew arrived in chef coats carrying boxes of their famous sandwiches and cookies!
2009 - What camper doesn't like pizza? And, local pizza from Arizmendi no less! Although this fresh and healthy pizza doesn't look quite like what the kids are used to, we still heard "mmmm .. this pizza's good!"
2010 - La Gourmande catering made its MYS debut, with Chef Polly Legendre (our MYS Board Secretary) preparing a healthy meal for the entire camp!
2011 - El Taco Bike of Tamarindo fame, pedaled into camp on the final day with tacos. La Gourmande catering prepared fresh fruits and vegetable, like a lime, jicama and tomato salad to top it off. All the kids finished the lunch off with a tasty fruit treat from Jamba Juice.
2012 - Fist of Flour Pizza, Whole Foods Oakland, Jamba Juice and La Gourmande catering came out to wow the campers with wood oven fired pizzas, fresh salads, fruits and super refreshing fruit smoothies for dessert.
2013 - DOG! As in a healthy hot dog… special sausages created by Mr. Niemann himself, came hot off the truck this year and were served alongside healthy salads all supported by Whole Foods Oakland.
MYS Co-Founders & Coaches attend June 29, 30 & July 1, 2012 Hosted by USF, interacting directly with coaches from Benfica, Dutch Soccer Federation, and Motherwell FC
During the 2013 camp, the Northern California Tennis Association came to My Yute Soccer camp to teach the campers about tennis. The transformed part of the pitch into makeshift tennis courts and brought out the rackets.
On the last day of camp, after our healthy community lunch, campers have been able to find the (natural) sweet spot thanks to participation of our local Jamba Juice! Thanks to them, we are showing the kids delicious can be healthy.
On the closing day of the 2013 camp, Asheba came to camp and played for the children. My Yute campers were invited to share the microphone and to create new lyrics with him. Engaging and above all, FUN! Thanks Asheba!
Many of our original campers are included in this group coached by Glenn Van Straatum and Michael Lee. Veterans of the MYS camp, they share a bond that will last for years to come. And yes, you notice one girl in this particular group, footballing just as well as the boys!
My Yute supporters got MYS camps off to a roaring start down at the Linden Street Brewery back in 2008. A large community came out to show support with good food, beer and amazing t-shirts to boot. This spirited event has developed into what is now known as the annual Jamaican Jerk Cook-Off.
With support from MYS and a round trip airfare donated by Bocanova Restaurant, Lena, one of the My Yute volunteer coaches, returned to Peru. Aligned with the Mission & Vision of My Yute Soccer, Lena’s efforts represent the camaraderie and values MYS coaches and campers are developing and sharing each year.
My Yute Soccer President & Founder hosts a MYS mini camp for the inaugural Umoja African Festival and Suru Soccer Tournament.
Many members of the Africari soccer team volunteered to support the first Jamaican Jerk Cook Off
The yearly Jamaican Jerk Cook Off Benefit Fundraiser for MYS has something for everyone in the family!
The MYS community attends our events as party-goers and often form an important part of our volunteer team.
MYS supports local arts and culture, including the Sistas with Style group participating in SF Carnival
