NextGen USA Brings Soccer Program to Rowan College at Burlington County

Rowan College at Burlington County is partnering with NextGen USA to use the college’s Pemberton campus as a regional hub for sports-based educational programming aimed at instilling leadership qualities in young soccer players and preparing them for future success in soccer, in their studies and in their communities.

“NextGen USA will breathe new life into the Pemberton campus that will benefit the local communities and give Rowan College at Burlington County a terrific new partner,” Rowan College at Burlington County President Paul Drayton said. “This partnership goes beyond soccer fields, and we will score in our goal of improving educational success and leadership abilities of athletes – especially those coming from underserved communities.”

“We are delighted to be forming such an exciting educational partnership with Rowan College at Burlington County, which will provide a life shaping learning environment for our players as well as a magnificent home for both our local and regional programming,” NextGen’s Director of Youth Development Tony Williams said. “The NextGen Leadership Academy at RCBC will inspire, educate and empower its students to strive for excellence both on and off the field to become high-achieving leaders in life.”

The program is for boys and girls from fifth to 12th grade. NextGen USA is now accepting applications for its programming atRCBC’s Pemberton campus.

To learn more, attend a NextGen USA open house from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 19, at the library on the Pemberton campus, visit www.nextgenusa.org or contact Sam Gough, NextGen’s Director of Education at sam@nextgenusa.org.

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