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Flores, Dora From: Michael Hartridge < Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 5:15 PM To: eComment Subject: SOCCER FIELD ACCESS ISSUES - LA ACADEMIA Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Hello, My son is member of the LA Academia youth soccer club and I feel the need to chime in on this matter. The City of Santa Ana has an incredible opportunity to continue creating a lasting impact by granting filed access to the academy who's dedicated to serving the city's young people. By securing this space for youth soccer, the city ensures a safe, consistent, and structured environment where kids and teens can learn, grow, and connect through their love for soccer. Besides churning out the next big star, the club provides mentorship, educational support, life skills training, and recreational activities that not only enrich lives but also can help reduce risks tied to crime, school truancy, and disengagement. Granting this access is critical to maintain program continuity, build trust with families, and maximize participation, ensuring the facility becomes a true cornerstone for youth development in Santa Ana. By allowing this space to the academy, Santa Ana invests in outcomes that are both measurable and meaningful, higher graduation rates, increased job readiness, and stronger community engagement. Together, this collaboration represents more than access to a facility, it's a commitment to building the next generation of soccer players or even potential leaders for the city of Santa Ana. Best regards, Michael.