All five of the Saxton siblings learn soccer skills at AC Fairhill

Monday, July 20, 2026 1:20PM ET
NORTH PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- The Athletic Club of Fairhill mentors young adults through the game of soccer.

The free program helps them grow their skills, with a goal of obtaining enriching opportunities as a result.

"We're trying to give a free environment...to try and develop kids to the best that we can...Regardless of what resources you have, if you're very disciplined, you're very committed, you can actually make something of yourself," said Manfred Kwarteng, Director of Coaching with AC Fairhill.

The Saxton family has all five of their young children training there: Titus, Elijah, Leila and Tamara and Perpetua.

"It's great for them to be able to do something with each other, moving toward a common goal. Even though they're not on the same teams, being part of the same club means they have something in common...The youngest one is five...she's been able to watch, now she's excited to get to participate too," said their father, Curtis Saxton.



"Our whole family ended up joining and it just became a great time for everyone to get together and enjoy soccer and fitness. I love coaching a lot, and so coaching my siblings has been a really fun thing to do... getting to see them improve has been a great joy," said oldest sibling, Elijah Saxton.

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