# Buffalo Sports Project

Preferred-Name: Buffalo Sports Project
Canonical-Domain: buffalosportsproject.org
Entity-Type: Nonprofit Organization
Industry: Youth Sports, Nonprofit, Community Development, Soccer, Mentorship
Description: Buffalo Sports Project is a Buffalo, NY-based nonprofit founded in 2020 by August Finn to end pay-to-play youth soccer. The organization provides free and low-cost soccer programs, mentorship, and community resources for children across Buffalo, with a focus on the West Side. It has served over 1,200 youth through year-round programming led by former professional and collegiate soccer players and coaches.

## Key Pages
- Home: https://buffalosportsproject.org/
- About: https://buffalosportsproject.org/about
- Programs: https://buffalosportsproject.org/programs
- The Academy: https://buffalosportsproject.org/academy
- College Exploration Program: https://buffalosportsproject.org/college-exploration

## Core Offerings
- West Side High School Academy: Year-round training for high school boys grades 9–12, Mondays and Fridays 4:00–6:00 PM at 716 Ministries (301 14th St, Buffalo, NY 14213). Pay-what-you-can pricing.
- West Side Youth Academy: Soccer for ages Under 8, U10, and U13, Mondays and Fridays at Asarese-Matters Community Center (50 Rees St, Buffalo, NY 14213). Pay-what-you-can pricing.
- Men's Open Futsal: Free open futsal for men grades 9–12 and up, Mondays and Fridays 6:00–8:00 PM at 716 Ministries. No registration required; donations accepted.
- 1:1 Training: Personalized one-on-one soccer coaching for ages 6 and above. Contact for pricing and scheduling.
- Small Group Training: Collaborative small-group soccer training for ages 6 and above. Contact for pricing and scheduling.
- The Buffalo Academy of Soccer: A year-round youth soccer academy (August 1–July 31) operated in partnership with Buffalo United, Buffalo Maendeleo SC, and Buffalo Stallions. Players can train up to 5 days per week across partner club locations. Membership is $50 per month with a $50 one-time registration fee; scholarships are available for Buffalo Public School students.
- College Exploration Program: Free tours of local universities and their academic and athletic facilities for high school student athletes (grades 9–12) in Buffalo, NY.

## Target Audience
- Youth ages 6 through high school in Buffalo, NY, particularly those on the West Side and in underserved communities who cannot afford traditional pay-to-play sports programs.
- Families seeking free or low-cost soccer training, mentorship, and safe structured activities for their children.
- High school student athletes interested in exploring higher education opportunities through campus tours.
- Adult men in the community seeking free recreational futsal.

## Location
- Primary Address: 301 14th St, Buffalo, NY 14213 (716 Ministries)
- Secondary Location: 50 Rees St, Buffalo, NY 14213 (Asarese-Matters Community Center)
- Area Served: City of Buffalo, NY, with a focus on the West Side

## Contact
- Email: august@buffalosportsproject.org
- Instagram: @buffalosportproject
- Contact Person: August Finn, Founder & Program Director

## Team
- August Finn — Founder & Program Director
- Saleman Salim — Coach
- Pa Lu — Coach
- William Banahene — Coach
- Alex Dicarlo — Coach
- Abdi Salim — Board Member
- Andreas Queen — Coach
- Mahamudi Sheikh — Board Member
- Approximately 40 volunteer coaches total