Let Me Play - No Child Left Behind!!!

Dear Friend,

Let me take this opportunity to introduce you to the GGS Soccer Academy and Let Me Play Foundation. GGS is an established youth soccer academy in Central FL that provides high-level, quality soccer training and playing opportunities, at all levels of play, for youth athletes and their families. At GGS, we focus on player development and establishing a lifetime set of skills for all our members. We strive to help and guide them to succeed on and off the field.

GGS Soccer Academy has been running for nearly six years, with over 1000 young athletes training and playing under our guidance. We currently operate in three locations throughout Central FL, offering boys and girls as young as 2-year-old and up to 18 years old an opportunity to play the “beautiful” game.

We are very proud of our achievements, especially of all the hard-working people and businesses connected with the academy. Their commitment and dedication have led us to much on-field success, and above all, it has allowed us to connect with our families and their local communities powerfully. Thanks to supporters like you, we can continue to make a difference in the lives of children in our communities, and we hope to continue our work.

Why is this important? Because the emotional, social, and health benefits that come with being involved in playing soccer will help children far beyond the pitch. Unfortunately, too many children in underserved communities are still left out, which was true before the pandemic and even more so now. Therefore, GGS Soccer Academy, affiliated with Ocoee Soccer League (OSL) and Let Me Play Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, created the “No Child Left Behind” program, where we make sure that every child in need of financial assistance, has an opportunity to play. The program has allowed GGS Soccer Academy to award over $200,000.00 in scholarships to families in the 2021/2022 soccer season alone.

Furthermore, in the last three years, GGS Soccer Academy has also contributed over $200,000.00 towards equipment and the development of a new soccer field at Jim Beech Recreation Center in Ocoee, FL, which was completed in May 2022. In addition, we started the “No Child Left Behind Christmas Rally” - donating hundreds of toys to the Ocoee Police Department’s Toys for Kids in Need. Last but not least, GGS Soccer Academy has continued to help community schools and churches to start and develop soccer programs and provide over 5000 hours of community service per year, from our coaching staff, at the OSL soccer program.

As you can see, we put much time, work, and effort into managing the academy; however, we know we cannot do this alone. Therefore, we ask for contributions, partnerships, and sponsorships; to help subsidize the cost of new equipment, scholarships for children who can’t afford to play, field upkeep, and the development of new soccer fields in our local communities. To continue to make this rewarding experience a reality for our youth, we are reaching out directly to area businesses, families, and friends and offering them the opportunity to help by becoming a club donor, partner, and/or sponsor. We do hope that this is something you might be willing to consider.

We can only ask that you please take a moment to review and select a donation package that best fits your personal or business budget. Through your participation, we can make a significant difference in the lives of young people. We also welcome the opportunity to sit down if you need to speak furthermore.

We thank you for your consideration and look forward to having your support. Once again, thank you for being a part of the GGS and OSL Soccer Family!

Respectfully yours,

Marconi Machado

Co-Founder & Director of Operations