We use the game of soccer to cultivate belonging, growth and hope in Chattanooga’s under-resourced neighborhoods.
The CFC Foundation is made up of three programs: Chattanooga Sports Ministries, Operation Get Active, and Chattanooga Football Leagues and two places: Highland Park Commons and Montague Park.
Youth teams ages 8-18 in spring, summer and fall seasons
Afterschool program in elementary schools for 4th & 5th graders
Leagues for adults of various skill levels and game models
Futsal 5v5 facility offering pickup and reservation opportunities
11v11 Soccer facility offering reservation opportunities
Our Mission
& vision
We use the game of soccer to cultivate belonging, growth and hope in Chattanooga’s under-resourced neighborhoods.
We dream of a strong, connected Chattanooga where all of our neighbors are embraced with dignity, in a vibrant community, through the joy of soccer. We build bridges across cultures to foster transformation for all we serve.
Our Values
Courageous
Faithful
Relational
Hopeful
Playful
Meet the TEAM
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
John Miglarese
john@chattanoogafcfdn.org
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & CSM
Katelyn Newsome
katelyn@chattanoogafcfdn.org
DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES & CFL
Tony Garibaldi
tony@chattanoogafcfdn.org
DIRECTOR OF CSM FORGE
Jose Ramirez
jose@chattanoogafcfdn.org
DIRECTOR OF OGA
Julian Ramirez
julian@chattanoogafcfdn.org
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Mario Orihuela
mario@chattanoogafcfdn.org
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Bradley Cummings
bradley@chattanoogafcfdn.org
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES &
CFL COORDINATOR
Hunter Torres
hunter@chattanoogafcfdn.org
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Elma Velasquez
elma@chattanoogafcfdn.org