Arizona United AYSO 310 Joins Arizona United SC’s “Student of the Game” Program

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

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Friday, January 16, 2015) – Arizona United SC welcomes AYSO 310 as the fifth member of the “Student of the Game” program.

“It gives our players the opportunity to interact with professional players and see competitive play at a much higher level,” said AYSO 310 Regional Commissioner Erik Stauffer. “This program allows our players to interact and visualize what professionals look and play like, as well as beneficial role models. We need all the positive role models that we can possibly have. There are so many negative ones, and to have individuals that live in our community that our players can see doing good in the community outside of a soccer match is huge.”

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.

“Not only is it important for our players to succeed on the field, but we need to succeed off the field as well,” said Arizona United SC General Manager Kevin Stevenson. “As the only professional team in town, we need to go above and beyond in our responsibilities to be positive ambassadors in the soccer community. This program also allows AYSO 310 the opportunity to watch high-level professional soccer matches on a consistent basis, which is a needed component in the development of a youth player.”

“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.