ESYDAELITE SOCCER YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY

ESYDA Kicking Life Into Gear

2.0: Thriving Edition
Peer Educator Program

More Than a Soccer Club:

The Peer Educator Program is built on the principles of empowering young adults and providing positive mentorship for them to succeed off the field. This program engages young adults throughout Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George's County, Maryland in leadership building and communication training. With a focus on mental health and substance use, Peer Educators are taught how to engage with their community and make lasting impacts.

Why It Matters:

36.3%

of high school students in Maryland reported feeling sad or hopeless in 2023.

17.9%

of high school students in Maryland reported ever seriously considering a suicide attempt.

14.8%

of high school students in Maryland reported currently smoking cigarettes or using electronic vapor products in 2023.

Leadership
Leadership
Community Impact
Community Impact
Mentorship
Mentorship
Communication
Communication
Positive Choices
Positive Choices
Empower Young Adults
Build Confidence
Strengthen Communities
Create a Brighter Future

Be a Leader. Make an Impact.

Get Involved Today!

www.esyda.org (301) 800-7848
Get Involved

Data sources: Maryland Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 2023. Statistics are provided for educational purposes. ESYDA Peer Educator Program is a community-based initiative.

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