Launching Surge Soccer Liberia
We believe soccer is a powerful way to connect with people, to understand their needs, and to form lasting partnerships to meet those needs – spiritually, socially, and educationally.
When a fellow coach first called and asked, “Would you consider working in Liberia?” I politely said I’d pray about it – but honestly told the Lord, “I’m not going to Liberia.”
Four years later, we’ve been there multiple times.
What started with one trip to lead a seminar for Liberia’s top football coaches has grown into Surge Soccer Liberia. We’ve come alongside existing efforts in education with Miss Ollie White (former Miss Liberia) and her Beautiful Beginnings Schools and Elite Teacher Training; soccer/educational development nationwide, and even trauma care – learning, serving, and building trust along the way.
In that first step, we visited a school, were involved in training Christian leaders in sports ministry and we assessed how could we be of service to the existing leaders and coaches in Liberia.
After Al, our VP and I took that first trip, Roy and Roberta Reed (Colorado) joined us. Roberta brings her expertise in educational development and Roy brings his experience in counseling.
Roy and Roberta oversee and recruit sponsors for our Liberian Leadership Interns. They have also expanded our educational and trauma relief efforts by helping us add more volunteers in the USA.
Our long serving Vice President Al Lotz (Georgia) brings a wealth of international experience with a focus on teaching the Bible to pastors and leaders.
Mike Russ (Pennsylvania) is coming onto our Advisory Board and brings expertise in business and soccer coaching.
We love people. We love connecting through soccer. And we love partnering with others in Liberia and the USA to serve the people of Liberia, guided in Jesus name.
Sharing hope through soccer,
David Irby
Surge Founder & CEO
Learn more about our work and vision here on this site.
We invite you to pray with us, donate as you feel led, and consider having us speak at your church, group, or event.
Continue reading to discover more about our experience in Liberia…
Our powerful 5 minute Liberia video. Another compelling reason!
This is a series of blogs from Roberta (and Roy) Reed, who joined Surge founder Dave Irby on his second trip to Liberia. The Reeds, former Surge International Board, members live in Colorado. Roberta is an “educational specialist” and Roy is a “trauma specialist.”
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Stories and Updates from Liberia
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