ADIDAS TO HOST NATION’S TOP FEMALE
YOUTH SOCCER PLAYERS AT THE 2008 ELITE SOCCER PROGRAM
Kristine Lilly, US Women’s National Team Captain to kick off girls ESP with inspirational speech
PORTLAND/POMONA February 14, 2008 - US Women’s National Team Captain Kristine Lilly, will kick off the second annual girls Elite Soccer Program (ESP) with a speech to motivate and inspire 96 of the nation’s top female athletes. adidas ESP is the premier youth development program focused on providing soccer’s next generation of stars with a platform to showcase their skills. adidas and Cal Poly Pomona will host the event February 21-24.
adidas ESP is a sanctioned U.S. Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program that identifies the country’s best high school-aged players and provides them with a top level on field training program along with a diverse off-field educational curriculum. An estimated 60 coaches from colleges, universities and professional teams are expected to scout the players attending adidas ESP.
“adidas ESP is an excellent opportunity for coaches and professional scouts to identify the best young soccer talents in the country,” said Chris McGuire, Sports Marketing Manager for adidas Soccer. “adidas is committed to supporting all levels of soccer and our goal with adidas ESP is to prepare each athlete to reach their academic and athletic goals.”
adidas ESP is staffed by an experienced and well rounded group of coaches from the collegiate and professional levels. Former U.S. Women’s National Team and current U20 National Team head coach, Tony DiCicco, will serve as Technical Director for the girls program. The coaching staff includes former Women’s National Team members Keri Sanchez, Cindy Parlow, Danielle Fotopoulos and Thori Bryan.
For more information please visit
www.adidas-esp.com or contact:
Kiesha Cochrane
kiesha.cochrane@adidas.com
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