Inter Miami CF Launches the Club’s Community Mentorship Program

By Inter Miami CF

March 9^th, 2021

Inter Miami CF launched the Club’s Community Mentorship Program, in which it will partner with organizations in the community that work to improve the lives of underserved and at-risk kids, and young adults in South Florida. As part of the program, the Club will provide mentors from the First Team coaches and players, and Academy staff and front office, for kids from all backgrounds, cultures and communities who will benefit the most from these meaningful relationships and experiences.

The Inter Miami CF Community Mentorship Program will work to facilitate contact between Club-selected mentors and their mentees, guaranteeing a yearlong commitment during which they will meet for the first time in person and then continue to build and maintain on-going communication virtually. Mutually, they will work to help pave a path towards success for the children participating in the program.

Inter Miami CF Launches the Club’s Community Mentorship Program

First Program - The Boys and Girls Club of Broward County

In February, Inter Miami partnered with The Boys and Girls Club of Broward County and selected four mentees from the organization to connect with four mentors from the Club to kick off this initiative.

Inter Miami CF Stadium opened its doors and hosted 12-year-old Brandon and Inter Miami goalkeeper Drake Callender, 12-year-old Erik and former professional footballer and current Inter Miami CF Academy coach Julius James, 14-year-old Jakiya and Vice President of Communications Jacklyne Ramos, and 10-year-old Gabriel and Vice President of Community Engagement Chris Allan.

Following the first meeting, Karriem Edwards, the Vice President of the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County, reflected on the experience.

“Truth be told, because of the clientele that we serve, many of our kids are facing challenges on a day-to-day basis that many adults can’t handle, so having a little respite from that, a positive experience like this, it gives them strength, a little bit of optimism to help keep enduring the challenges,” said Edwards.

“I think that soccer goes beyond just two teams playing on the field, it involves the fans, and it involves the community, and being able to play for a team that has that in mind is very important to me. I would really like to help Erik understand the importance of school and sports, that there’s a balance between the two and that you can take what you learn on the field and in the classroom and combine them to figure out a technique, routine or a method that works best for you. I think we’re all unique and for him, it would be great if he could start to figure out what works for him,” said First Team goalkeeper Callender after meeting his mentee Erik.

What’s Next?

Inter Miami will continue to partner with various community organizations throughout the year as they continue to roll out this program, working to ensure inclusivity and offering this opportunity to the children of South Florida that require it the most.

More information on the Inter Miami CF Community Mentorship Program and ways in which organizations can apply to participate will be announced later in the year.

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