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Post by soccerworld1974 on May 21, 2022 12:51:50 GMT -5
Wow..... GRASSROOTS PROGRAMMING SUPPORTED BY TOP PREMIER LEAGUE CLUB United Futbol Academy partners with adidas and Arsenal Football Club United Futbol Academy are excited to announce our new relationship with Arsenal Football Club and their Football Development program. As a club, we are constantly looking to differentiate ourselves and this connection was made possible through adidas, our uniform provider and Arsenal’s kit and training wear Partner. The relationship will focus on finding new ways to grow the game, share the game, and create passion for the game. Through adidas, UFA and Arsenal Football Development will collaborate in addressing the following areas: • Coach education • Player experiences • Girls football development • Digital engagement • Travel & tour of Arsenal facility • Exclusive access Deo Moleka, Executive Director of Business Development, said: “We continue to explore opportunities available to our members that will provide a unique experience and environment for every level of player. To that end, we are looking forward to this relationship that we feel will elevate our program even further.” As of the 2022-2023 season, all our jerseys – recreational, academy, select, and elite – will be co-branded with the UFA and Arsenal Football Development logos. And for the first two years, our academy, select, and elite programs will add a piece to their kit-- a pre-game shirt to wear to games. We are confident this new alliance with Arsenal and their Football Development program will be a game-changer for our players, coaches and all UFA families. With well over 100 years of history, Arsenal will be sharing with UFA their expertise as one of the top teams in the English Premier League and one of the most well-known clubs in the world of professional soccer. Stay tuned for further details on how this will enhance YOUR player’s development and passion for the game of soccer. For more information on United Futbol Academy, please visit www.unitedfa.org. |
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Post by messindreams on May 21, 2022 13:16:32 GMT -5
Love UFA but this is just marketing BS IMHO, nice try. Maybe I am wrong.
Ask Concorde how Roma partnership helped them and how Chelsea helped SSA. Few other clubs have this kind of deal with clubs in Europe. I am interested to see how many of these clubs developed pro players. I think there is a good opportunity on the girls side with women's club soccer expansion in Europe.
Does anyone know how Barca and PSG academies are doing in US. Any official signings?
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Post by Soccerhouse on May 21, 2022 17:16:22 GMT -5
Usually this means more $$$$ - look for fees to increase
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Post by mightydawg on May 21, 2022 18:44:23 GMT -5
Usually this means more $$$$ - look for fees to increase UFA is already the most expensive club. If they go up anymore, they’re going to need to start their own loan business. |
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Post by bogan on May 21, 2022 18:47:55 GMT -5
Usually this means more $$$$ - look for fees to increase UFA is already the most expensive club. If they go up anymore, they’re going to need to start their own loan business. Don’t give them any ideas… |
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Post by rifle on May 21, 2022 19:34:14 GMT -5
Sounds like some director is an Arsenal fan looking for insider access.. what’s a few more dollars right? I’d love to hear what any youth club thinks was gained by past affiliations.
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Post by dabe on May 21, 2022 19:52:11 GMT -5
Using terms like "exclusive access" and not specifying what that means is an automatic red flag.
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Post by Soccerhouse on May 21, 2022 19:55:22 GMT -5
That means
Pay your way to come to London, and after you have spent thousands, we will give you a free tour of the facilities.
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Post by soccerballz on May 21, 2022 20:52:39 GMT -5
Pay for the coach's ticket to UK?
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Post by futbolista25 on May 22, 2022 13:39:42 GMT -5
This is not a real partnership. These clubs want some more $$$ from hard working parents. Send me something official from Arsenal then we can start talking.
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Post by flix on May 22, 2022 15:08:27 GMT -5
Man these poor clubs and coaches can’t seem to catch a break. If they don’t do something, people complain. If they do something, people complain. Most of the people taking shots aren’t even connected with the club I bet. I know the Arsenal “brass” were in town last week. I would think that UFA coaches working with Arsenal coaches may result in a difference in coaching across the board. I also heard that top prospects may even be able to go on trial. I think it’s cool you can pay for a trip to go visit, I’m sure they will get more than the average person gets on their tour of the Emirates.
In my opinion UFA has always had the best coaches but they don’t have the best players because it’s in Forsyth County. If they could ever figure out a way to get more talent from other areas out there to blend with what they already have, they would dominate. Some people May dismiss the Arsenal connection as a money making gimmick but it may sway some parents over from other clubs over time.
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Post by soccerparentx on May 22, 2022 15:36:21 GMT -5
Man these poor clubs and coaches can’t seem to catch a break. If they don’t do something, people complain. If they do something, people complain. Most of the people taking shots aren’t even connected with the club I bet. I know the Arsenal “brass” were in town last week. I would think that UFA coaches working with Arsenal coaches may result in a difference in coaching across the board. I also heard that top prospects may even be able to go on trial. I think it’s cool you can pay for a trip to go visit, I’m sure they will get more than the average person gets on their tour of the Emirates. In my opinion UFA has always had the best coaches but they don’t have the best players because it’s in Forsyth County. If they could ever figure out a way to get more talent from other areas out there to blend with what they already have, they would dominate. Some people May dismiss the Arsenal connection as a money making gimmick but it may sway some parents over from other clubs over time. They do have talented players across UFA's other satellite locations. But the organization chooses to focus on Forsyth County b/c money talks. Let's see if that dream of Cumming to London comes true for some lucky lad. |
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Post by dabe on May 22, 2022 16:54:59 GMT -5
Man these poor clubs and coaches can’t seem to catch a break. If they don’t do something, people complain. If they do something, people complain. Most of the people taking shots aren’t even connected with the club I bet. I know the Arsenal “brass” were in town last week. I would think that UFA coaches working with Arsenal coaches may result in a difference in coaching across the board. I also heard that top prospects may even be able to go on trial. I think it’s cool you can pay for a trip to go visit, I’m sure they will get more than the average person gets on their tour of the Emirates. In my opinion UFA has always had the best coaches but they don’t have the best players because it’s in Forsyth County. If they could ever figure out a way to get more talent from other areas out there to blend with what they already have, they would dominate. Some people May dismiss the Arsenal connection as a money making gimmick but it may sway some parents over from other clubs over time. UFA seems to be pretty well liked on this forum. Most complaints are with their Norcross location. Their main focus is Forsyth. Unless they make another location their main location I don't think Arsenal will sway very many people. It's unrealistic for families in Metro ATL to drive 2 hours round trip 4-5 days a week. Too many clubs here that offer the same levels of play..for cheaper. |
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Post by mightydawg on May 22, 2022 17:39:50 GMT -5
Man these poor clubs and coaches can’t seem to catch a break. If they don’t do something, people complain. If they do something, people complain. Most of the people taking shots aren’t even connected with the club I bet. I know the Arsenal “brass” were in town last week. I would think that UFA coaches working with Arsenal coaches may result in a difference in coaching across the board. I also heard that top prospects may even be able to go on trial. I think it’s cool you can pay for a trip to go visit, I’m sure they will get more than the average person gets on their tour of the Emirates. In my opinion UFA has always had the best coaches but they don’t have the best players because it’s in Forsyth County. If they could ever figure out a way to get more talent from other areas out there to blend with what they already have, they would dominate. Some people May dismiss the Arsenal connection as a money making gimmick but it may sway some parents over from other clubs over time. You are correct—this partnership could be the greatest thing to ever happen to UFA and soccer in Atlanta. However, for long time Atlanta club observers, there are 2 things that make us skeptical. First, in the announcement, one of the benefits is a new pregame shirt for all age groups. At $25 a shirt, this looks more like a money grab than a benefit of the partnership. Second, this is not the first Atlanta club and European power (is arsenal still qualifies as a power) partnership. Both Concorde and SSA had similar deals but I have yet to talk to anyone that saw any tangible benefit in coaching or training techniques from those relationships. Maybe UFA will be different but someone is going to explain how other than a pregame warm up shirt. |
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Post by Soccerhouse on May 22, 2022 17:47:52 GMT -5
Anyone seen anything from arsenal? Press release or statement?
Free local camps with arsenal academy staff would be cool.
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Post by bogan on May 22, 2022 17:57:31 GMT -5
Anyone seen anything from arsenal? Press release or statement? Free local camps with arsenal academy staff would be cool. FREE? FREE! 🤣. You too funny. |
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Post by oraclesfriend on May 22, 2022 18:10:25 GMT -5
Man these poor clubs and coaches can’t seem to catch a break. If they don’t do something, people complain. If they do something, people complain. Most of the people taking shots aren’t even connected with the club I bet. I know the Arsenal “brass” were in town last week. I would think that UFA coaches working with Arsenal coaches may result in a difference in coaching across the board. I also heard that top prospects may even be able to go on trial. I think it’s cool you can pay for a trip to go visit, I’m sure they will get more than the average person gets on their tour of the Emirates. In my opinion UFA has always had the best coaches but they don’t have the best players because it’s in Forsyth County. If they could ever figure out a way to get more talent from other areas out there to blend with what they already have, they would dominate. Some people May dismiss the Arsenal connection as a money making gimmick but it may sway some parents over from other clubs over time. Please name these "best coaches." I like many UFA coaches. We have about 60% positive coach experience there. There are some coaches that are reputed to be very good that we have not had so I can't speak about all of them. I think most clubs need to find some people who actually LIKE kids/teens. Some of these coaches like soccer but not kids. You have to like both. I think the 06 and 07 ECNL girls coach is both. I know the 2010 ECNL girls coach does. But it isn't only about top level coaches. |
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Post by bogan on May 22, 2022 18:31:15 GMT -5
oraclesfriend said “I think most clubs need to find some people who actually LIKE kids/teens. Some of these coaches like soccer but not kids. You have to like both.” Yep-teachers and coaches need to like the kids or it rarely works out in the long run.
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Post by soccerboysmomma on May 22, 2022 19:05:12 GMT -5
Man these poor clubs and coaches can’t seem to catch a break. If they don’t do something, people complain. If they do something, people complain. Most of the people taking shots aren’t even connected with the club I bet. I know the Arsenal “brass” were in town last week. I would think that UFA coaches working with Arsenal coaches may result in a difference in coaching across the board. I also heard that top prospects may even be able to go on trial. I think it’s cool you can pay for a trip to go visit, I’m sure they will get more than the average person gets on their tour of the Emirates. In my opinion UFA has always had the best coaches but they don’t have the best players because it’s in Forsyth County. If they could ever figure out a way to get more talent from other areas out there to blend with what they already have, they would dominate. Some people May dismiss the Arsenal connection as a money making gimmick but it may sway some parents over from other clubs over time. 100% agree. Yeah this announcement is probably not going to encourage folks who live on the west side of Metro ATL to come to UFA given how horrible ATL traffic is etc., but honestly if it doesn't affect you, why do you care?? Isn't it a good thing that local clubs in US youth soccer are continuing to grow in visibility with the top clubs in Europe?? There seems to be so much shade, badmouthing, rumors and flat out lies directed towards one club recently (UFA/UFA Norcross specifically) this spring and I really don't get it. If you had a bad experience there, I'm sorry and I wished it wasn't that way. But clubs go thru ebbs and flows, good years & challenging years. Not every club is going to be perfect and if you're looking for them to please everyone and you all the time, you're in the wrong sport. Yes as parents we all are hoping to get a good return on our investment, our time and a positive environment for our children but some of y'all are like high school gossip girls. Coaches come & go as most are TEMPORARY/1099 employees and move to other clubs for more $$ all the time and many other reason. Dynamics change, people move, kids get burned out, etc. The only thing that's constant in youth sports is change. It would be nice if those continually badmouthing UFA Norcross, specifically one poster as of late, to stop and just move on to another club as it's obvious how you feel. All you're doing is really making yourself look bad and the coach you're supposedly "defending" who told you what happened with the coaching changes this year is telling you LIES. Also, some of us on this board have known this coach prior to coaching and working at Norcross (way longer than probably you have) and are not surpised in the least at their behavior while departing (and they weren't fired BTW as they were asked to stay and coach multiple teams). Those of you can continue to dog UFA Norcross all you want but they're taking 3 teams to Nationals this summer and that's pretty damn good for a supposedly "bad/lesser" club like you've been inferring for weeks. If your continual issue is UFA Norcross, please move on to another club, focus on your own player & their development & stop badmouthing this branch. Some of us are sick of hearing it. |
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Post by Soccerhouse on May 22, 2022 20:58:19 GMT -5
However - UFA really gets nothing from collaborating with Atlanta United, so this can be a step in the right direction.
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Post by flix on May 23, 2022 7:53:42 GMT -5
Man these poor clubs and coaches can’t seem to catch a break. If they don’t do something, people complain. If they do something, people complain. Most of the people taking shots aren’t even connected with the club I bet. I know the Arsenal “brass” were in town last week. I would think that UFA coaches working with Arsenal coaches may result in a difference in coaching across the board. I also heard that top prospects may even be able to go on trial. I think it’s cool you can pay for a trip to go visit, I’m sure they will get more than the average person gets on their tour of the Emirates. In my opinion UFA has always had the best coaches but they don’t have the best players because it’s in Forsyth County. If they could ever figure out a way to get more talent from other areas out there to blend with what they already have, they would dominate. Some people May dismiss the Arsenal connection as a money making gimmick but it may sway some parents over from other clubs over time. Please name these "best coaches." I like many UFA coaches. We have about 60% positive coach experience there. There are some coaches that are reputed to be very good that we have not had so I can't speak about all of them. I think most clubs need to find some people who actually LIKE kids/teens. Some of these coaches like soccer but not kids. You have to like both. I think the 06 and 07 ECNL girls coach is both. I know the 2010 ECNL girls coach does. But it isn't only about top level coaches. I think the best coaches issue has beaten to death in other threads. I’m not going to go into detail naming coaches to back up my claim. “ I think most clubs need to find some people who actually LIKE kids/teens. Some of these coaches like soccer but not kids. You have to like both.” In my opinion that is wrong. I think a coach should love teaching, that’s all a coach is. How many teachers have you had that didn’t like you but still taught the material? A lot of these kids aren’t likable these days because they don’t have any respect! I wonder where they get it from? I wouldn’t want to deal with these funky parents with kids with funky attitudes thinking they deserve everything either. It’s a job! Are you that dedicated to your job or if a better opportunity arose would you leave? I just read where the Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year is leaving, I guess he doesn’t care about the kids because he left...... Now I will say that when I made the coaching comment I am taking about the top teams as UFA has a million levels to the pyramid. |
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Post by Soccerhouse on May 23, 2022 7:58:04 GMT -5
Kids never forget a coach or teacher, I remember every coach I've ever had, and i'm getting old. Their impact on kids lives out weights the sport they are teaching.
I will add this -- I group in a smaller community than atlanta. College soccer was a huge part of that community, most top level teams had an assistant coach from the local colleges/universities who helped out as assistants. I feel in atlanta, college staff/players aren't engaged at all. Might be illegal now, but not sure for a college kid to coach a youth team or be an assistant. We loved it, he showed up to so many early Sunday games hungover.....
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Post by oraclesfriend on May 23, 2022 12:00:50 GMT -5
Please name these "best coaches." I like many UFA coaches. We have about 60% positive coach experience there. There are some coaches that are reputed to be very good that we have not had so I can't speak about all of them. I think most clubs need to find some people who actually LIKE kids/teens. Some of these coaches like soccer but not kids. You have to like both. I think the 06 and 07 ECNL girls coach is both. I know the 2010 ECNL girls coach does. But it isn't only about top level coaches. I think the best coaches issue has beaten to death in other threads. I’m not going to go into detail naming coaches to back up my claim. “ I think most clubs need to find some people who actually LIKE kids/teens. Some of these coaches like soccer but not kids. You have to like both.” In my opinion that is wrong. I think a coach should love teaching, that’s all a coach is. How many teachers have you had that didn’t like you but still taught the material? A lot of these kids aren’t likable these days because they don’t have any respect! I wonder where they get it from? I wouldn’t want to deal with these funky parents with kids with funky attitudes thinking they deserve everything either. It’s a job! Are you that dedicated to your job or if a better opportunity arose would you leave? I just read where the Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year is leaving, I guess he doesn’t care about the kids because he left...... Now I will say that when I made the coaching comment I am taking about the top teams as UFA has a million levels to the pyramid. I don't mean they have to like all of the kids on their team. I mean they have to like kids in general. I cannot think of a teacher I know (my kids' teachers, friends of mine that chose teaching as a profession) that don't like kids. Most teachers even choose what age they will teach based on what they like best. If you are someone that finds kids annoying then you should not teach or coach. Period. You can think my opinion is wrong. That is fine. But all of the coaches my kids have ever had from small clubs and big, mid-level quality to top leagues are better if they like kids and show they care about kids in general. Even look at what top college coaches say...if the players know you care they receive criticism and instruction better and improve more. |
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Post by atlantasoccerdad2020 on May 23, 2022 13:12:43 GMT -5
Wow..... GRASSROOTS PROGRAMMING SUPPORTED BY TOP PREMIER LEAGUE CLUB United Futbol Academy partners with adidas and Arsenal Football Club United Futbol Academy are excited to announce our new relationship with Arsenal Football Club and their Football Development program. As a club, we are constantly looking to differentiate ourselves and this connection was made possible through adidas, our uniform provider and Arsenal’s kit and training wear Partner. The relationship will focus on finding new ways to grow the game, share the game, and create passion for the game. Through adidas, UFA and Arsenal Football Development will collaborate in addressing the following areas: • Coach education • Player experiences • Girls football development • Digital engagement • Travel & tour of Arsenal facility • Exclusive access Deo Moleka, Executive Director of Business Development, said: “We continue to explore opportunities available to our members that will provide a unique experience and environment for every level of player. To that end, we are looking forward to this relationship that we feel will elevate our program even further.” As of the 2022-2023 season, all our jerseys – recreational, academy, select, and elite – will be co-branded with the UFA and Arsenal Football Development logos. And for the first two years, our academy, select, and elite programs will add a piece to their kit-- a pre-game shirt to wear to games. We are confident this new alliance with Arsenal and their Football Development program will be a game-changer for our players, coaches and all UFA families. With well over 100 years of history, Arsenal will be sharing with UFA their expertise as one of the top teams in the English Premier League and one of the most well-known clubs in the world of professional soccer. Stay tuned for further details on how this will enhance YOUR player’s development and passion for the game of soccer. For more information on United Futbol Academy, please visit www.unitedfa.org. These partnerships are nothing more than marketing tools for the Premier League teams to get further attention and fan base in the United States as most Americans are ignorant to European soccer even those that have kids playing. They partner up with “big” clubs put their flashy logo on uniforms people ooh and awe but in the end only the clubs like Arsenal win. |
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Post by soccerrus on May 23, 2022 13:39:30 GMT -5
These partnerships are nothing more than marketing tools for the Premier League teams to get further attention and fan base in the United States as most Americans are ignorant to European soccer even those that have kids playing. They partner up with “big” clubs put their flashy logo on uniforms people ooh and awe but in the end only the clubs like Arsenal win. Agreed this is about marketing and figuring out how to make more money of the US market. They don't have any interest in US players, lets be honest. Do people really think the secret solution for Arsenal finishing in the top 4 of the EPL is young americans..... |
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Post by baller84 on May 24, 2022 2:20:31 GMT -5
No club or partnership or organization will catch my attention until they put their money where their mouth is, by investing in the very players they claim they can develop.
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Post by Soccerhouse on Jun 17, 2022 7:19:25 GMT -5
I thought this was odd, stumbled upon last night from a UFA instagram promoting arsenals football development program. The arsenal website now has info on the relationship: www.arsenal.com/news/adidas-x-united-futbol-academyThis is odd to me though, As part of this relationship, the Football Development team will collaborate with UFA in addressing the following areas: Coach education Player experiences Girls football development Digital engagement Why doesn't it say Girls and Boys football development?  Is it really only going to focus on girls? |
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Post by oraclesfriend on Jun 17, 2022 7:56:58 GMT -5
I thought this was odd, stumbled upon last night from a UFA instagram promoting arsenals football development program. The arsenal website now has info on the relationship: www.arsenal.com/news/adidas-x-united-futbol-academyThis is odd to me though, As part of this relationship, the Football Development team will collaborate with UFA in addressing the following areas: Coach education Player experiences Girls football development Digital engagement Why doesn't it say Girls and Boys football development? Is it really only going to focus on girls? Hmm. Well it could be that Arsenal feels the US does a better job with girls development than they do and want a Crack at taking some of their players? TD went to Italy this year like her sister did before going to UNC. Maybe they want to see if they can get a look at the senior girls going to Europe for spring and try to get them to stay?? 100% conjecture! No inside info. Just throwing out an idea. |
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Post by soccerparentx on Jun 17, 2022 11:04:58 GMT -5
I thought this was odd, stumbled upon last night from a UFA instagram promoting arsenals football development program. The arsenal website now has info on the relationship: www.arsenal.com/news/adidas-x-united-futbol-academyThis is odd to me though, As part of this relationship, the Football Development team will collaborate with UFA in addressing the following areas: Coach education Player experiences Girls football development Digital engagement Why doesn't it say Girls and Boys football development?  Is it really only going to focus on girls? I like how the picture is so old that it's not even the past uniform cycle and the tent says U.S. Development Academy (now defunct). Definitely a collaborative partnership. |
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Post by soccerparentx on Oct 11, 2022 15:49:20 GMT -5
The kids now all have Stats Sports GPS Trackers -- Arsenal Edition. Coincidentally, E64 was supposed to be the league offering GPS trackers at a discounted rate. But it looks like the Arsenal deal was more attractive. And now all the "elite" UFA teams have trackers. Good for ECNL / ECNL-R and Arsenal. It might be good for E64 teams even though there is no integration with any of the E64 data.
If anyone else has seen other benefits, please post.
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Is it really only going to focus on girls?
Is it really only going to focus on girls?