Our History
📜 The Journey of Foosball Clubs USA
Starting in 2009, Mr. O'Brien operated a casual foosball program at his school, using an old foosball table he brought in from home. Over a two year period the interest in foosball among his students caught the attention of school staff and administrators.
In 2011 foosball became an official school activity when a foosball class was incorporated in the 3pm – 5pm After School program at the Middle School. After seeing the success of the foosball program, and recognizing great student interest, the High School Principal purchased a foosball table to be made available during lunch at the high school.
Through running the After School Foosball Program at his school, Mr. O'Brien recognized that for many of his students foosball had become much more than just an enjoyable after school activity. He realized that for a particular segment of the student population, the foosball program was the only school activity, sport or club, that they felt any connection with. For these students foosball had become their connection to the school institution and community. Foosball had become their team, their club, their school home.
Therefore, in February 2015, Mr. O'Brien, along with some other educators, formed Foosball Clubs USA, Inc with the express purpose of introducing foosball to schools to be used as a tool for helping connect with students.
As of 2021, Foosball Clubs USA has association with thirty (30) school / youth foosball programs in ten (10) states.
Participating schools offer a variety of school-based foosball programs including: After School Programs, lunch time activities, pre and post school recreational periods, school Foosball Clubs, interscholastic foosball teams, and monthly community wide foosball tournaments.
Building Connections Through Foosball 🎯
From a single table to a nationwide movement, our journey continues!