Breaking Barriers. Building Futures.
Our mission is simple: give every young player the tools, space, and support they need to thrive in the game—and in life.
Through soccer, wellness, and mentorship, For the Players Foundation builds programs that create healthier kids, stronger families, and more connected communities.
About For the Players Foundation
At For the Players Foundation, we believe every child deserves access to quality soccer fields, positive coaching, and the chance to grow through sport—regardless of zip code or financial circumstance.
Founded by longtime coach, educator, and behavioral specialist Dr. Christin Golich, our mission is to remove barriers to play and build stronger communities through soccer. With decades of experience working with students in schools and on the field, we’ve seen firsthand how access to safe play spaces and supportive environments shapes a child’s growth, confidence, and well-being.
Through our Score More Goals™ initiative, we install anchored soccer goals, provide teacher-friendly activity cards, and host family play events that support schools in reducing screen time and encouraging students to choose active, outdoor play instead. These small, accessible changes help children move more, focus better, and carry healthy habits home.
We also raise funds for scholarships, provide essential equipment, and partner with local schools and organizations to deliver inclusive, trauma-informed, and player-focused programming. Whether it’s turning an unused patch of grass into a training space, outfitting a child with their first pair of cleats, or helping them join a team for the very first time, our mission is simple: put the players first.
Because when we invest in the game, we invest in our future.
Meet Our Founder
Christin Golich, Ed.D., M.S., Post-Master’s ABA, B.S.
Founder & Executive Director,
For the Players Foundation
Christin grew up playing soccer across Hampton Roads — from her early years in local club soccer, to her days at Great Bridge High School, and on to competing at Chowan University. With more than 20 years of year-round coaching experience in schools, clubs, and community programs, she has dedicated her life to helping young players grow on and off the field.
In addition to coaching, Christin has built a career in education. She has served as an elementary school teacher, PALS reading teacher, behavioral specialist, and an elementary school counselor across Currituck County, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach schools. Her formal education includes a Doctorate in Educational Organizational Leadership, a Master’s in School Counseling, a Post-Master’s Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis, and a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education. These experiences and credentials underscore her lifelong commitment to students, families, and communities, and highlight the expertise she brings to blending education, mentorship, and sport.
Her husband, Scott Golich, is a former Naval Officer and now an airline pilot . Together they are raising their 13-year-old son, Mason, an eighth grader in Virginia Beach schools, and a dedicated soccer player. They have seen firsthand how access to proper equipment transforms a child’s experience with sports.
Their shared vision is to ensure every kid — not just in Virginia Beach, but across Hampton Roads, from Norfolk and Chesapeake to Williamsburg and James City County — has a safe place to play and the equipment they need to enjoy the game. They are especially committed to reaching Title I schools, where resources are often most limited, so that all families and communities can benefit from the opportunities soccer provides.
Christin’s journey, from makeshift fields to lined stadiums, inspired her to create For the Players Foundation — a nonprofit dedicated to making sure every player and coach has the fields, equipment, and opportunities they deserve.
Joga Bonito
“Play Beautifully”
In soccer, Joga Bonito is more than a phrase — it’s a way of honoring the game. It’s about creativity, joy, respect, and passion, no matter the field, the weather, or the score.
My own journey through the beautiful game, from grassroots beginnings to years of coaching, has inspired me to help remove barriers so every player has what they need — fields to play on, equipment to use, opportunities to grow, and a community to belong to.
<3 Christin