April 28, 2022- Lancaster, MA: Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association announced today that they have signed an agreement under which Boston Children’s Hospital will become the Official Hospital and Child Safety Sponsor of Mass Youth Soccer. Boston Children’s will bring its experience and expertise to offer educational events to more than 165,000 registered Mass Youth Soccer members throughout the state.
“We enjoy a long standing, cherished relationship with Mass Youth Soccer,” said Bill Meehan, MD, Director of The Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention at Boston Children’s. “This collaboration allows Boston Children’s to educate athletes on our specialties like sports injury prevention, mental skills and working with registered dietitians and certified strength and conditioning specialists. We look forward to working together to keep their athletes informed, healthy, and in top condition.”
Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association Executive Director Mike Borislow added, "Mass Youth Soccer is excited to announce Boston Children’s Hospital as our Official Hospital and Child Safety Sponsor. We are incredibly fortunate to have the #1 ranked children’s hospital in the nation right on our doorstep. The opportunity to empower Mass Youth Soccer member families to learn about the extensive resources and expertise available through Boston Children’s directly aligns with our mission to provide safe, inclusive, affordable and fun playing environments.”
About Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association: Massachusetts Youth Soccer, a nonprofit educational and service organization, is dedicated to the ongoing development of youth soccer players, coaches, referees, clubs and leagues in an inclusive, safe, affordable and fun environment. Massachusetts Youth Soccer supports US Soccer’s efforts to make soccer the preeminent sport for all children, creating a lifelong passion and love for the game. Mass Youth Soccer believes in leadership driven by fair play and sportsmanship; affordable and inclusive player development; commitment to education of coaches, referees and clubs; promoting a fun, safe and healthy soccer environment.
About Boston Children’s Hospital
Boston Children’s Hospital is ranked the #1 children’s hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and is the primary pediatric teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School. Home to the world’s largest research enterprise based at a pediatric medical center, its discoveries have benefited both children and adults since 1869. Today, 3,000 researchers and scientific staff, including 10 members of the National Academy of Sciences, 25 members of the National Academy of Medicine and 10 Howard Hughes Medical Investigators comprise Boston Children’s research community. Founded as a 20-bed hospital for children, Boston Children’s is now a 415-bed comprehensive center for pediatric and adolescent health care. For more, visit our Answers blog and follow us on social media @BostonChildrens, @BCH_Innovation, Facebook and YouTube.
