I spoke to my BNI chapter this morning about something I don’t say out loud often enough.
Quality soccer and mentorship costs $185 a month per child. In Fort Bend County, that number ends the conversation before it starts for a lot of families.
So we stopped asking them to have it.
Every child who enrolls at Midas Football Academy gets a 50% scholarship, automatically. No application. No parent sitting across from me proving they’re struggling. They pay half. We cover the other half.
That half doesn’t come from anywhere except people who decide it should exist.
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Give here → https://givebutter.com/LzU6AJ Or Zelle directly to [email protected].
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Bayonle Arashi is a distinguished author, mentor, and speaker dedicated to empowering young people and guiding them toward success.
Executive Director at Midas Football Academy | Sports Broadcaster | 2x Author | Leadership Mentor | Marathoner | Empowering the Next Generation of Purpose-Driven Leaders through Sports, Storytelling & Faith His latest book, The Grey and White Line, is a must-read manual that offers a deep and revealing look into the Texas Criminal Justice System, drawn from his firsthand experiences. More than jus
Keep putting in that work. It’s gonna pay off. Stay focused.
Many teenagers and young adults today struggle with finding purpose. This isn't just a personal issue; it's a community crisis. We need everyone to step up and help guide the next generation.
If your kids struggle to open up, the answer isn't always a lecture.
Sometimes, the best approach is to simply play with them. Remember, character shows up before talent does. Keep showing up, even when it's tough.
A difficult truth in youth football:
Not every player will go professional.
But that does not mean the journey failed.
What if the young player becomes a college graduate?
A skilled tradesperson?
An entrepreneur?
A coach?
A leader?
A responsible parent?
At Midas Football Academy, I believe we must build more than one finish line.
⚽ Professional football
🎓 College education
🛠️ Vocational preparation
Three pathways. One mission:
Help every young person build a successful future.
My latest article explains why I believe football should open doors, not become a cage.
Read it here 👇
https://bayonlearashi.substack.com/p/not-every-player-will-go-pro-that?r=8chlvs&utm_medium=ios.
You Are Not Defined by Your Past.
Walking into a youth shelter with just a soccer ball, I shared three simple truths with young people carrying heavy stories: You are not alone, you are not forgotten, and you are not determined by what happened to you.
That summer changed me forever.
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