"Girls over there see boys play soccer all the time, and they have no idea that they can play soccer. So, it will be awesome that they can see us play, and they'll say, I can play soccer. I can do this," said Timpview senior Kathy Cannon. ...Though the Timpview girls are undertaking their Africa trip in order to improve the lives of others, it's quite likely that they will benefit from the experience as well. Sports, volunteerism, and community-service projects provide a wide range of benefits to adolescent and teen girls, including improved self-esteem and self-worth among teens.
The team is traveling to Africa for two weeks in June, where they will hold soccer clinics for girls. "We're spending one week in Kampala and one week in Gulu, which is a war-torn area," explained assistant coach Jackie Skinner. ...
The teens will travel to different schools and share an inspirational message. "We just want to give them hope, basically," Timpview freshman Emily Curtis said.
The girls are also bringing paper, pencils and all sorts of school supplies for the kids.
For this reason, many private boarding schools for girls (such as New Leaf Academy in Bend, Oregon) encourage students to participate in sports and take part in service projects.
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