Arizona United Gilbert Youth Soccer Association 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. 23, 2015) – Arizona United SC welcomes the Gilbert Youth Soccer Association (GYSA) as the sixth member of the “Student of the Game” program.

“The Gilbert Youth Soccer Association is both proud and humbled by the opportunity to join together with Arizona United SC to offer our youth the chance to experience the game on a different level right here in the Valley,” said GYSA president Thom Intrieri. “This experience will enable our players and parents to understand the game at the highest level in our state. It will help ignite the passion of our players to find success – both on and off the field. Arizona United SC has created doors where there were once walls. Opportunities and goal-setting for players will now be visualized in person as they watch their home team play regularly.”

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.

“It is important for our organization to provide high-level professional soccer to youth players in this state,” said Arizona United SC General Manager Kevin Stevenson. “Watching soccer live is a necessity to the development of a player as it increases their knowledge of the game. GYSA is another great addition to our 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.