Northwest Missouri State head soccer coach Tracy Hoza has announced that the team will be hosting a free youth soccer clinic at Bearcat Pitch on Saturday, Aug. 24.

Registration for the free clinic, which is open to students in grades 1-thru-8, will take place at Bearcat Pitch beginning at 1 p.m. and the clinic will run from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Northwest soccer team will be having a scrimmage from noon to 1 p.m. and will be available for autographs and photos following the clinic.

“Finding ways to give back to the community is something our team takes great pride in,” said Hoza. “Our players really enjoy interacting with area youth soccer players. Teaching kids the game that our players love while benefiting the local area really makes this a great event for everyone.”

Participants are encouraged to donate school supplies, such as spiral notebooks, notebook paper, backpacks, glue, washable markers or folders to help benefit the Back to School Supplies Program, sponsored by Community Services, Inc. Cash donations will also be accepted with proceeds going directly to Community Services, Inc., which benefits the local five-county area (Atchison, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway and Worth).

— Northwest Sports Information —