Soccer for Success is reshaping how youth soccer development happens inside school systems.In this episode, leaders from Dallas ISD and the US Soccer Foundation break down how a 10-lesson, standards-aligned curriculum is equipping PE teachers, training coaches, and reaching nearly 50,000 students across Dallas.We talk about why small-sided games matter, how physical activity impacts academic performance, and how this partnership is extending beyond the classroom into after-school programs, recess, and even World Cup-themed initiatives.If you’re a parent, coach, or school leader wondering how to build real development environments inside education systems — this conversation matters.Key Talking PointsWhat Soccer for Success is and how it supports underserved communitiesThe 10-lesson curriculum aligned with national PE standardsTraining 114 Dallas ISD teachers in two sessionsReaching nearly 50,000 students through PE and athleticsWhy small-sided games replace 11v11 in development settingsThe REST principle: modifying rules, equipment, space, and timeHow the Spark after-school program extends soccer beyond classThe financial investment: $56,000 into Dallas ISDWorld Cup-based resources launching for recess, field day, and classroomsHow sports participation supports academic performance and focusQuotes from the Guests“We provide underserved communities access to innovative play spaces and evidence-based soccer programs.” – Lisa Perry“If you don’t touch the ball, you’re not going to improve your skills or your confidence.” – Lisa Perry“Soccer is such a universal sport and a universal language.” – Lisa Perry“There’s no way you’re going to leave the same way you came in.” – Dr. Lisa Whitaker“We want our students to have the foundational skills to go in and be competitive.” – Dr. Lisa Whitaker“It gives a powerful way to ingrain each kid within a community.” – Warren Coddle“You could come in with zero knowledge of soccer and put together a program in 10 weeks.” – Warren Coddle“Our goal is to expose kids to soccer and develop fundamental skills so they have confidence.” – Lisa Perry“We were all in.” – Dr. Lisa Whitaker“We just want to make it easier for teachers to access what we have.” – Lisa PerryConnect with the GuestsWarren Cottle🌐 Website: https://www.ntxsoccer.org/odp/olympic-developm📧 Email: warren@ntxsoccer.org📸 Instagram: @NTXODP👍 Facebook: @NTXODPLisa Perry🌐 Website: https://ussoccerfoundation.org✖️ X: @pe4_u📸 Instagram: lisakperry23Dr. Lisa Whitaker✖️ X: @DrlisaWhitaker✖️ X: @HPEDallasISDMarisela Lopez✖️ X: @MariselaLopez91Follow Chat By The Pitch🐦 X: @ChatByThePitch📷 Instagram: @ChatByThePitch📘 Facebook: Chat By The Pitch🎧 Subscribe & Review: Your support helps us keep bringing conversations with players, coaches, and leaders that matter.#ChatByThePitch #SoccerForSuccess #YouthSoccer #PlayerDevelopment #CoachingEducation #DallasISD #USSoccerFoundation #SchoolSports #YouthDevelopment #SoccerCoaching #ParentEducation #SoccerInSchools #PhysicalEducation #YouthAthletics #CommunityThroughSport #SoccerLeadership #SmallSidedGames #CoachingCoaches