Newark Heroes: Volunteer Coach Has 'Great Soccer Mind'

NEWARK, NJ — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we're working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

Do YOU have a local hero you'd like us to know about? Share their story here or read about other heroes from across New Jersey here.

This submission comes from Joseph Cubero, who nominated Steve Amorim, the coaching director for the Ironbound Soccer Club in Newark.

Name: Steve Amorim

State: NJ

Hometown: Newark

Hero's job: volunteer

Reason for recognition: Mr. Amorim is the coaching director for the Ironbound Soccer Club. The ISC is one of the few inner city soccer clubs in the state, and its membership is larger than any other soccer clubs in the area. Fees are low to accommodate families in the area.

One thing to know: He has a great soccer mind and he likes to share his knowledge with others.

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