1 Ball 1 Game Foundation

Soccer that sends75% back to our schools.

We create access, opportunity, and community through youth soccer — funding programming while returning the majority of every registration fee directly to participating school PTAs.

75%
back to PTAs
100%
local impact
Kindergarten through 2nd grade children playing youth soccer
Direct school impact
75%of every fee → school PTAs
Access
Opportunity
Community
Teamwork
Confidence
Belonging
Access
Opportunity
Community
Teamwork
Confidence
Belonging
About the Foundation

Keep every kid in the game — and dollars in the schools.

The 1 Ball 1 Game Foundation is committed to creating access, opportunity, and community through youth soccer. Through partnerships with local schools and businesses, we help fund youth programming, increase participation, and ensure every child has the opportunity to play, grow, and thrive through sport.

Because we partner directly with independent PTAs, funds stay at the local school level — creating immediate, grassroots impact for students, teachers, and families without getting lost in larger bureaucracy.

“A key component of our model is direct school impact: 75% of every registration fee goes directly back to participating schools’ PTAs to help fund critical needs and student support.”

A K–2 youth soccer team huddled together with hands stacked in unity
The impact · Beyond the field

Unlike traditional youth sports, our model reinvests directly into schools.

The majority of registration revenue is returned directly to participating schools through their PTAs — strengthening school-community partnerships at the grassroots level.

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of every registration fee goes directly back to participating school PTAs.

Where every registration dollar goes
75% → School PTAs
25% → Program operations
Buy back cut positions

Help schools restore instructional assistants and student-support roles lost to budget reductions.

Educational resources

Fund classroom materials, enrichment, and the everyday tools teachers rely on.

Student needs

Support school initiatives for the students and families who need them most.

A teacher supporting kindergarten through 2nd grade students in a classroom
Why this matters
$0Mprojected school budget shortfall

At a time when Fairfax County Public Schools face a projected $28 million budget shortfall, schools are preparing for significant reductions. Your partnership helps schools continue building strong, supportive environments for students — inside and outside the classroom.

Schools are facing cuts to
  • Instructional assistants (IAs)
  • Student support positions
  • Classroom support services
  • Enrichment opportunities
Program structure

Built around the friendships kids already have.

One of the most unique aspects of the program is that it's intentionally designed to strengthen existing school communities and friendships.

K–2 students running a soccer drill on a school field
Practice right where they already belong — at school.
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Grade-Based Teams

Students are placed on teams with classmates from their same school and grade — a fun, familiar, supportive environment where friends play and grow together, on and off the field.

02

Home School Practices

Every practice takes place directly at each participating school, making it easier for families to take part while strengthening school pride and community connection.

03

Community Through Sport

We welcome new and beginner players, spark lasting friendships, deepen family involvement, and foster teamwork, confidence, and a real sense of belonging.

Why partner with us

Good for kids. Good for schools. Good for your brand.

By partnering with us, your organization makes a visible, meaningful difference during a critical funding period.

01

Directly support local schools and students

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Help offset educational funding challenges in your community

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Increase access to youth sports and healthy activity

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Align your brand with education, teamwork, wellness, and inclusion

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Increase visibility within the local community

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Reach families, schools, athletes, and community leaders

Contact us

Questions about the program? We'd love to hear from you.

The 1 Ball 1 Game Foundation serves kindergarten through 2nd grade students. Reach out about schools, partnerships, or getting involved.

info@1ball1game.org