PUMA FC - 2022
The Manhattan Kansas Surf Soccer Club, formerly PUMA FC, is dedicated to providing soccer camps and training programs for the youth in the Flint Hills community. Thanks to the support of the YES! Fund, the club secured funding for 42 scholarships in 2022, ensuring youth participants could access the Kansas Surf Soccer Club programs.
Focusing primarily on soccer instruction, the Manhattan Kansas Surf Soccer Club goes beyond teaching the game itself. The club also emphasizes developing vital skills such as communication, perseverance, and teamwork. Throughout 2022, the club successfully expanded its reach to include more families facing financial difficulties, enabling more participants than the previous year.
At the core of the Manhattan Kansas Surf Soccer Club's mission is the belief that every child should be able to play soccer, regardless of their skill level or income. The club aims to foster a lasting love for the sport among its players while imparting values of fair play, self-confidence, leadership, and good citizenship within a team environment. Through high-quality training and coaching, the club seeks to enhance individual and team skills, contributing to the holistic development of its players.