(From CitizensBank.com:)

They come from different backgrounds, cultures, and socioeconomic circumstances, but all the children on the athletic field in Cleveland Heights, Ohio come with a common goal: to build their soccer skills.

Off the field, however, they’ll gain much more –  like self-confidence and the acceptance of others. That was the goal of 51-year-old Cleveland Heights resident, Sean Sullivan, when he started this summer camp, Heights United Soccer Academy, more than 20 years ago.

An award-winning coach and teacher, Sean wanted to ensure that children from all racial and economic backgrounds get the skills and inspiration they need to succeed on the field – and in life. It’s that commitment that has earned him and his academy recognition as a 2021 Citizens Small Business Community Champion. (Keep reading.)