Sports Locker: Leveling the Playing Field
Every child deserves the chance to be part of a team. Sports Locker, a partnership between Assistance League Sierra Foothills and local youth leagues, provides registration scholarships and personal equipment to K-12 children in need to play soccer and Little League – building confidence, leadership, and team spirit along the way.
Unlocking Limitless Potential Through Team Sports
98 Sports Scholarships Awarded This Year
High costs make low-income kids six times more likely to quit sports. Sports Locker fixes this by providing equipment and funding, including 59 new registration scholarships for local Little League teams. Our support helps players build confidence and stay in the game.
Joining a sports team builds more than muscle—it builds a foundation for life. Research shows that organized sports fuel academic and personal success. To support this, Sports Locker provided registration scholarships to 39 young soccer players this year. By the end of the season, coaches reported that these athletes didn’t just play better; they gained confidence, joy, and a true sense of belonging.
Through partnerships with eight local leagues, we help underserved youth in our community participate in and reap the many benefits of engagement in sports.
Gene Groninger, President of Prospector Soccer Club and Vera Doettling, Chair of Assistance League Sierra Foothills Sports Locker Program highlight how their shared commitment to the community empowers local youth through sports.
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Vera Doettling, Sports Locker Chair
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