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Adapt and Thrive
Leadership Program.
Creating opportunities for disabled people to be a part of the soccer landscape as administrators, coaches, referees, program builders, and more. This course will help provide a runway to ensure US Soccer has access to an inclusive workforce and programming for part of its legacy for 2026, 2027, and 2028.
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The ADAPTandTHRIVE Leadership Program will select approximately 15 Participants to take part in a one-week course to receive in-person educational resources. In addition, each Participant in the course will receive mentorship and tutoring as they create and activate a disability soccer program of their design that they will launch, execute and present in their communities across the country.
The Program is designed in 2 stages:
1. Onsite Lecture Stage – 7 days, intensive training.
2. Project Development Stage – 6 month commitment from Participant’s place of residence (part-time for Project Development or full-time for internships/project development on the job).
![2023 Cohort 2023 Cohort pictured posing for the picture as a group outdoors](https://integrated-dreams.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSCF5079-Enhanced-NR1.jpg)
The ADAPTandTHRIVE Leadership Program will select approximately 15 Participants to take part in a one-week course to receive in-person educational resources. In addition, each Participant in the course will receive mentorship and tutoring as they create and activate a disability soccer program of their design that they will launch, execute and present in their communities across the country.
The Program is designed in 2 stages:
1. Onsite Lecture Stage – 7 days, intensive training.
2. Project Development Stage – 6 month commitment from Participant’s place of residence (part-time for Project Development or full-time for internships/project development on the job).
2024 key information.
Onsite Lecture Stage: November 9-16, 2024
Location: Metro Atlanta, Georgia (USA)
Program Language: English
Project Development Stage: December 2024 – June 2025
Applications open: 1 July 2024
Applications close: 1 October 2024
Conclusion Celebration: Summer/Fall 2025 (date, location TBC)
2023 Full Training Agenda available HERE.
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costs.
This Program is sponsored by US Soccer.
Inclusive of tuition, Participant + assistant/companion (if any) 7 night shared accommodation, most group meals and field trips.
Excludes Participant + assistant/companion flights.
Terms and Conditions apply – please read them here.
participation requirements.
- Have a disability (evidence through official document required);
- US Residency;
- 18 years old or above;
- Have at least 1 year of experience in the sports world (professional, volunteer, as an athlete, coach, member of a disabled supporters association or other will be considered);
- Fluent English;
- Availability to take part in both Stages of the Programme (7 months in total). Minimum of 8 hours/week during Project Implementation Stage (develop/implement an individual project linking sport and disability);
- Proof of flight booking.
application procedure.
- Fulfil Participation Requirements;
- Submit the Application Form – link here;
- Zoom Interview (scheduled after Application submission);
- Acceptance of the candidate Application;
- Provide proof of flight booking no later than October 15, 2024.
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