Join us for S3:EP15 of the Sports Philanthropy Podcast as Kathy McAllister, Executive Director of GOALS Haiti, sits down with our host, Roy Kessel, to discuss her experiences and the impact GOALS has had on the communities in Haiti by giving youth and their families opportunities to play while achieving long-lasting development through sport.
Kathy is passionate about grassroots community development and has dedicated the last 18 years to doing that in Haiti.
Listen to the Podcast
HIGHLIGHTS OF KATHY’S PODCAST
00:50 Kathy’s Background
02:50 Journey to Haiti
04:20 Connection to Soccer
05:45 How Are Women Impacted Within Sports in Haiti
09:00 Equal Play for Boys and Girls
11:35 Access to Education
14:00 Age Groups within GOALS
14:55 Progression of the Kids
17:40 Selection and Training of Coaches
20:25 Growth and Impact of Kids Being Served
23:37 How to Make an Impact
27:40 Accumulating Funds to Support GOALS
30:00 GOALS Staff
31:25 How to Support GOALS Haiti
33:15 Kathy as Commissioner of MLS