The Crew Foundation wrapped its fall clinic tour with dual events at Eastmoor Academy and Worthington Kilbourne, pairing dribbling drills with a “Reading Goals” literacy push. Kids cycled between 20-minute skill stations and a Q&A with Crew 2 players.
Foundation director Lisa Wheeler said the program’s biggest win was “showing kids the MLS Cup trophy up close.” Every stop included a photo station with the hardware, plus autograph tables.
Nutritionists from OhioHealth also handed out snack guides, teaching families how to prep matchday meals without breaking the budget.
The club logged more than 400 volunteer hours during the tour, and plans to expand to Marion and Delaware counties next spring.
“Community is a pillar for us,” president Tim Bezbatchenko said. “Clinics remind us that the Crew’s reach is bigger than Lower.com Field.”