My name is Coach Andrew Smith, and I am the Director of Coaching for the Earl Johnson and San Marco area with Sporting JAX. I currently serve as the head coach for our 07/08 NPL Boys team and the 09 NPL Boys team, as well as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at University Christian School in Jacksonville, FL. Over the years, I’ve been blessed to coach at multiple schools and clubs, and soccer has always been more than a game to me; it’s an opportunity to train athletes and mold young men of character both on and off the field.

At Sporting JAX, we are committed to making sure no young athlete misses the chance to develop their skills and grow as a person because of financial strain. Families today face many expenses, club registration, kits, uniforms, tournaments, and travel costs quickly add up. For some, these challenges become overwhelming, and without support, talented players can be left on the sidelines.

This fundraiser is for a scholarship to benefit a prospective player with a bright future who needs the support of our Sporting JAX family. By contributing, you’re not only helping cover costs like uniforms, tournaments, and team expenses, but you’re also easing the pressure on hardworking families who are striving to give their children every opportunity.

At Sporting JAX, we believe in lifting each other up. When one player succeeds, the whole team and community benefit. Your generosity will ensure that financial hardship never stands in the way of a young athlete’s opportunity to grow, compete, and contribute to the team.

I see coaching as an extension of ministry; training athletes and shaping character is a worthy investment that pays dividends far beyond the field. With your support, we can continue that mission by helping this player and others like him reach their full potential.

Thank you for being part of the Sporting JAX family and for joining me in making a difference.

—Coach Andrew Smith