FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 3rd, 2021
Florida Elite Soccer Academy Agrees to Sponsorship with New Balance Athletics
Jacksonville, Florida (January 26th, 2021) – New Balance Athletics and Florida Elite Soccer Academy are happy to announce they have agreed to a long-term sponsorship deal . Boston based New Balance Athletics has signed on as Official and Exclusive Uniform, Apparel and Equipment Supplier of the Florida Elite Soccer Academy. The long term agreement will see Florida Elite players kitted out in the same brand uniforms and apparel as some of the world’s most prestigious professional clubs and players.
The sponsorship is effective beginning January 26th, 2021. As part of the agreement, New Balance will be the Official and Exclusive provider for Florida Elite.
"We are proud to be the sponsor for Florida Elite Soccer Academy. The club’s vision and leadership aligns to the core values of New Balance. We are truly excited about the sponsorship. This is an incredible opportunity to work with an organization focused not only on teaching soccer to our youth but doing so in a way that teaches them life skills that can be used both on and off the field. I have seen first-hand the curriculum and focus of their programs. From their coaches to leadership, they offer outstanding opportunities for players and families,” said New Balance Manager Jordy Broder.
For more information about New Balance or it’s products visit: www.newbalance.com
About New Balance
New Balance, headquartered in Boston, MA has the following mission: Demonstrating responsible leadership, we build global brands that athletes are proud to wear, associates are proud to create and communities are proud to host. Manufactured in the U.S. for over 75 years and representing a limited portion of our U.S. sales, New Balance Made U.S. is a premium collection that contains a domestic value of 70% or greater. New Balance owns five factories in New England and one in Flimby, U.K. New Balance employs more than 6,000 associates around the globe, and in 2019 reported worldwide sales of $4.0 billion. To learn more about New Balance, please visit www.newbalance.com and for the latest press information please visit http://newbalance.newsmarket.com.
About Florida Elite Soccer Academy
Florida Elite provides development opportunities for players starting at a young age. A player-centric approach fosters individual confidence along with team success. These goals will be achieved through hard work, dedication and the complete commitment to every level of player from Recreational to Elite. Florida Elite Soccer Academy teaches players a style of soccer emphasizing passing and possession of the ball. The philosophy is consistent throughout the Club so every team and individual learns a similar style of play. This leads to team success while promoting the continual growth and development of our players. The Club instills a dedication to excellence and teamwork in all players. As players improve most by competing with players at similar levels, teams are formed by grouping players of similar abilities. This shared vision promotes a feeling of “family” within the club. As players mature, they have the opportunity to advance and rise to the highest level. Coaches on different teams collaborate, sharing ideas and experiences.
“We are delighted to partner with an incredible, family run organization like New Balance. They have developed their remarkable culture across many sports.
Named ‘Athletic Brand of the Year’, New Balance has demonstrated a phenomenal ability to identify upcoming athletes and clubs.
Florida Elite has been welcomed into an impressive worldwide network of professional clubs as an equal. This will provide unprecedented opportunities for all our players and community. The partnership is tremendous recognition of the hard work and commitment of our coaches, players and families”
- Steven Mail - Florida Elite Soccer Academy President
“A game changing monumental partnership by two very successful like minded brands. We believe this partnership will change the landscape of youth soccer in the US. We are very excited to get started. An outstanding partnership with NB for the future of our players that will create unheard of opportunities and pathways for our players futures at all levels of play.”
- Sean Bubb - Florida Elite Soccer Academy Executive Director