Alec Rotunda
Davidson College
Project
Uncovering the World's Game: A Study of Personal Growth and Character Development in International Youth Soccer
Germany,India,Ghana,South Africa
How do soccer programs develop characteristics like respect, accountability, and sacrifice in young males? Just as soccer was able to teach me characteristics that greatly influenced my personality, I want to see if soccer programs throughout the world are providing similar opportunities for growth. My project consists of volunteering with soccer organizations in Germany, India, Ghana and South Africa. Some of the clubs I will visit consistently produce world-class soccer talent, while others approach the game primarily as a means to drive social change. However, despite the clubs' differences, they all play a significant role in the personal development of their young people.