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Host Families

Our host families play an essential role in helping our athletes feel supported, settled, and part of the community during their time in Mid-Missouri. They really make a home away from home for them, and allow them to experience all the great things our area has to offer.

 

If you are unable to host but are interested in supporting, both clubs also accept donations to help cover the cost of the dorms and apartments we have acquired used for player housing. If you are interested in fiancially supporting, or you have questions and would like to talk to a host family and our staff to get their perspective, please reach out to the.missouri.reign@gmail.com.

 

Click below to fill out a form to become a host family today.

Host Families

​Host families offer a safe, welcoming home with a bed for each player, access to a bathroom, and laundry facilities and kitchen space (which can be shared). Some will be able to afford a small rent, some will need it completely provided.

Support Daily Needs

While players often provide their own meals, host families are encouraged to help coordinate food options. Families discuss meal arrangements with players before arrival to ensure everyone’s needs are met and create a supportive home environment.

Foster Connection

Families help create a home away from home. They can ask how practice went, they can come attend games and cheer players on. This connection helps build trust, comfort, and a sense of belonging for players living away from home.

Share Local Culture

Families have the unique opportunity to introduce players to the Mid-Missouri community, local traditions, and everyday experiences. This helps players feel at home, enriches their cultural understanding, and makes their time with our teams more meaningful.

The Impact They Have

We have had great experiences with host players and families in the past. Our local families have "adopted" and made sure they felt immediately at home, helping them find some comfort when changing to our team. They have all been able to explore Mid-Missouri, make connections, and prepare for their fall and collegiate seasons as stress free as possible. Our players also have a big impact on our families, making friendships and memories that last forever.

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Host Players Experiances

Yazmin Baird-Watson - 2024, 2025

"When joining the Missouri Reign I was a bit nervous to go and live with a random family I knew little to nothing about. But on arrival the Buker’s made me feel so welcome. Stephanie took me in as her own daughter and shortly after Dani, Meredith and Kaitlyn became like sisters to me; something I would have never imagined happening before I came. No matter what, I will always have a home away from home to come back to for Christmas, Thanksgiving and Summer. I am so grateful for everything that the Buker’s have done for me and I couldn’t imagine life in America without them."

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