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Soccer For Underprivileged Communities
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At 1GOL, our aspirations go beyond the ordinary. We strive to be a beacon of representation for our community. Our team values fostering togetherness and making a sustainable impact.
As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, our sole purpose is to uplift and support the Lansing community, with a focus on soccer for underprivileged communities. With unwavering dedication, we have invested countless volunteer hours and resources into building a community we deeply cherish.
With each stride forward, we fortify existing partnerships and forge new ones, utilizing the power of soccer to foster inclusivity and positive change. Our mission is to remove barriers hindering youth engagement in sports, empower special needs children and adults, and unite our community through shared experiences.
Are you ready to make a difference?
You can help underprivileged communities play soccer.
Soccer Made By The People For The People
Meet The Team
Dean Jong, MM - President
Dean is a first-generation Taiwanese-American and our board president. He has been playing and organizing soccer in the Lansing area for two decades. Due to his love for the sport, he is passionate about giving back to the community as well as growing the sport for current and future generations.
Above all, he aspires to do so by helping found 1GOL, as a USSF licensed coach for Nationals Capital Area. In addition to running high-quality soccer for the greater Lansing area with Greater Lansing Open Soccer (GLOS) and Lansing’s premier recreational soccer leagues.
When not participating in board or 1GOL events, Dean is a professional pianist, vocal coach, youth club soccer coach, and serves on the Lansing Common FC board and as their On-Field Coordinator. Dean earned his Masters degree in Collaborative Piano from Michigan State University and has decades of experience as an educator and leader. Dean is a lifelong FC Barcelona fan and also follows Manchester City and Arsenal.
Samuel Saldivar III, PhD - Secretary
Samuel Saldivar III, PhD - Secretary
Lindsay Walsh - Treasurer
Lindsay grew up in Jackson but now lives in Lansing and serves as our board treasurer. She currently owns Grace School of Dance in Jackson. Lindsay has spent the past 2 decades as an educator and 5 years as an entrepreneur.
Working with children and their families to build relationships and give them enrichment opportunities is one of her top priorities.
Growing up Lindsay played in her local youth recreational leagues and now in the Open and Social leagues of Greater Lansing Open Soccer (GLOS).
Although she ultimately decided to pursue dance Lindsay is grateful for the opportunities soccer provided her. Now she is passionate about creating similar soccer opportunities for others today. Outside of dance and soccer you can find Lindsay at home with her two cats watching soccer with her fiancé or spending time outside.
