Nedo Soccer Club Offers Spring Break Fun for Central Kentucky Students

The nonprofit organization aims to make high-quality soccer accessible to all children.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:39am

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A vibrant, expressionist painting in neon colors depicting the raw athletic energy and movement of a group of young soccer players on the field, their faces and details abstracted into unrecognizable splatters of color.Nedo Soccer Club's spring break camp brings an explosion of color and energy to the field as young players learn the joys of the game.Lexington Today

Nedo Soccer Club, a Central Kentucky nonprofit, is hosting a spring break soccer camp for students in third to fifth grade. The camp's goal is to introduce the sport to children and break down social and economic barriers. Nine-year-old Nicole Leonardi is one of 23 students participating, and she says 'Life would be boring without Nedo'.

Why it matters

Nedo Soccer Club's spring break camp provides an opportunity for young students to try out soccer and develop important life skills like consistency and effort. The club's mission is to make high-quality soccer accessible to all children in the community, regardless of their background.

The details

The spring break camp is run by Audra Ewing, the club's sports and conditioning coach. She says the skills students learn will go beyond the soccer field, as they learn the value of putting in effort and being consistent. The camp has grown significantly in the last three years, now hosting 23 students.

  • The spring break camp took place in early April 2026.

The players

Nedo Soccer Club

A Central Kentucky nonprofit organization that aims to make high-quality soccer accessible to all children in the community.

Audra Ewing

The sports and conditioning coach at Nedo Soccer Club, who runs the spring break camp.

Nicole Leonardi

A 9-year-old student participating in the Nedo Soccer Club spring break camp.

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What they’re saying

“'Life would be boring without Nedo. We have Nedo so we can have a little fun in our life and we can have soccer practices and games.'”

— Nicole Leonardi, Student

“'Learning to be consistent and the effort that you put in is what you get out of it, hopefully they kind of take away some of that and just enjoy the game of soccer.'”

— Audra Ewing, Sports and Conditioning Coach, Nedo Soccer Club

The takeaway

Nedo Soccer Club's spring break camp is providing an inclusive and accessible opportunity for young students in Central Kentucky to try out soccer and develop important life skills. The club's mission to break down social and economic barriers is making a positive impact in the community.