TSC Media Release
TSC Cares Raises Nearly $24,000 to Help Special Olympics Tennessee Soccer Program
FRANKLIN, TN – Tennessee Soccer Club hosted its annual Soccer-A-Thon on Saturday at Robert Ring Arena in Franklin, TN to raise money for the Special Olympics Tennessee (SOTN). The event was a resounding success, raising over $22,000 to help the SOTN with its soccer program.
Participants filled the arena, with 26 athletes from Special Olympics as well as nearly 50 TSC players and coaches playing and helping run the hour-long clinic.
“It is always powerful to watch our coaches and players come together with the Special Olympics athletes for an hour where soccer isn’t the only focus,” said TSC Tournament Director & Events Coordinator Jimmy Drain. “Hearing the laughter, seeing all the smiles, and watching friendships take place on the field are just a small sample of how much fun takes place at the event.”
TSC began working with Special Olympics Tennessee in 2016 and has helped raise over $230,000 toward the cause.
The current Soccer-A-Thon fundraiser will keep accepting donations until March 1st with a mission to raise even more funds for the Special Olympics athletes and TSC. You can donate here.
“We love sharing our enjoyment for the game and look forward to hosting again next winter,” Drain added.
“We are so thankful for the support that TSC has given Special Olympics Tennessee over the years,” Adam Germek, President and CEO of Special Olympics Tennessee said. “This support has helped grow Special Olympics soccer and other programs throughout the state. The athletes look forward to the TSC Soccer-A-Thon every year and love the unified experience with TSC players, coaches, and staff. Thank you TSC for being champions for inclusion on and off the field!”
Tennessee Soccer Club established the TSC Cares program in 2017 as the philanthropic mission of TSC to aid in Building the Community in the Greater Nashville and Middle Tennessee area. TSC Cares continues to partner with local organizations to positively impact our community. To learn more about TSC Cares, or to join us in caring for the community, please visit our TSC Cares page here.
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Tennessee Soccer Club (TSC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Williamson County and the surrounding Greater Nashville area. TSC's Mission is "to promote a love for soccer by developing excellence in the game for our players and coaches to positively impact our member families and communities.”
Since 2012, TSC has been the premier youth soccer club in the state of Tennessee and currently serves over 3,500 players participating in recreational, competitive and/or supplemental soccer programs across four locations: TSC Murfreesboro, TSC Nashville, TSC Sumner and TSC Williamson. TSC teams compete locally, regionally, and nationally in leagues such as the Tennessee Youth Soccer League, USYS National League and Mid South Conference, and the Elite Clubs National League. TSC also fields two U23 pre-professional teams competing in USL W League (women’s) and USL League Two (men’s). TSC has won multiple state and national championships in recent years through competition in these leagues.
