Soccer builds confidence, discipline, belonging and ambition. Soccer coaching opens doors to being a better player, to education, to lifelong self-fullfilment, and even professional careers.
We believe every child should have access to these chances, wherever they are, whatever their circumstances. Our vision is that every child who wants to follow the soccer pathway has the opportunity to do so.
The Foxes Sports Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, founded by Christian and Raluca Fuchs, headquartered in Warwick, NY. Our purpose is to raise funds and promote engagement in soccer for children and young people who would otherwise be excluded.
We work in partnership with Fox Soccer Academy, which provides soccer coaching and development programs for young players, and with Hudson Sports Complex in Warwick, NY, a soccer facility serving multiple communities. Through these partnerships, the Foundation directs its fundraising toward increasing access to coaching and facilities for those who need it most.
We are governed by a diverse and experienced board of trustees, who provide oversight and advice to enable the Foundation to deliver on its mission. https://foxesfoundation.org/our-board
To deliver our vision, the Foundation has four strategic impacts that we are focusing on. We recognize that these are ambitious and will require growth to achieve but we believe that by working towards them, we will deliver the change our vision demands.
No Cost Barrier. We fund full or partial scholarships through Fox Soccer Academy, enabling children and young people to take part in its programs regardless of their circumstances. This has been the main focus of our work.
Access to Facilities. We help children reach high-quality facilities, supporting transport costs and investing in improving facilities at Hudson Sports Complex and elsewhere. We will fund outreach programs in the hardest-to-reach communities, to ensure they have high-quality sport on their doorstep.
Inspiring Communities. We will work closely with parents and communities in today's programs, and fund outreach into the hardest-to-reach communities, to demonstrate the benefits of the soccer pathway and help children and young people see sport all around them as a means to lift themselves up.
The Case for Soccer. We will expand our research and build the evidence base for the impact soccer has on the lives of children and young people — so that we can use this evidence to expand both investment and participation in programs across the sector.
Our founders, Christian and Raluca Fuchs, took the initiative with the Foxes Sports Foundation to support families in financial distress and need.
To close the gap and support a greater future for children, the Foxes Sports Foundation is offering different scholarship opportunities.