Arizona United Phoenix Rush Soccer Club Joins Arizona United SC’s “Student of the Game” Program

Program Provides Youth Soccer Clubs and Leagues With An Education Based Curriculum

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Jan. 30, 2015) – Arizona United Soccer Club welcomes the Phoenix Rush Soccer Club as the seventh member of the “Student of the Game” program.

“This is a great stepping stone for our players to see what it takes to be a professional soccer player,” said Phoenix Rush Soccer Club Youth Co-ordinator Tim Graefe. “Not only will our players be able to support a local team that is immersed in the community, but they will be able to watch professional players who they will want to emulate.”

The “Student of the Game” is designed to provide youth soccer clubs and leagues with an education-based curriculum. It is designed to assist clubs, entry-level coaches, parents and players in further development of their soccer knowledge and teaching. One aspect of the program has our partners observing closed-door training sessions with Arizona United. This will allow for players and coaches to further their knowledge by watching high-level professional soccer. The program allows youth soccer players in Arizona to experience what it’s like to be a professional soccer player.

“A number of youth players in this state have never had the opportunity to watch professional soccer live, and our ‘Student of the Game’ program helps fill that void,” said Arizona United SC General Manager Kevin Stevenson. “Our program allows for youth players in Arizona to watch us play in person at Scottsdale Stadium in 2015, observe training sessions, and learn from our professional players. We are very pleased to add Phoenix Rush Soccer Club to our growing program.”

“Student of the Game” partners receive a listing on arizonaunited.com as a 2015 Youth Soccer Partner, one player appearance at an event for each level of partnership, a raffle pack of premium merchandise items, great fundraising opportunities, and priority access to “Get in the Game” on-field opportunities, which include: Penalty kicks post game, ball kids, players escorts/dream team, high-five line, pre-game play on the field, halftime mini-games, and a picture on the pitch.

To learn more about the “Student of the Game”, please contact an Arizona United SC youth soccer specialist at 623-594-9606.