PRESS RELEASE - Issued March 12th, 2007
Arsenal Soccer Schools – Grass Roots Soccer Schools & Premier Sports Coaching – opt for Molten as their preferred football
Two Arsenal Soccer Schools, Grass Roots Soccer Schools & Premier Sports Coaching have opted to use Molten footballs and associated accessories exclusively for all their soccer training schools throughout Kent, Essex, and Surrey, as well as Gloucestershire, North Somerset, East and West Sussex, Wiltshire and Wales respectively.
Molten, the world’s largest manufacturer of footballs, has recently developed a new ball specifically for the 5-11 years age group, which is perfect for primary schools and clubs. This ball has been thoroughly tested by the Grass Roots Soccer Schools Company in association with Arsenal Football Club in its training schools prior to signing this exclusive deal with Molten, which sees Molten balls and accessories used in all Grass Roots Soccer Schools and Premier Sports Coaching schools and advanced training centres.
Constructed with a soft, EVA foam under the surface skin of the ball, the new Molten FVA-570 affords a far softer impact when heading the ball, thus reducing the risk of injury among young players. The ball is also appreciated by junior goal-keepers as its spongy impact minimizes injuries to the face and head. The Molten FVA-570 is manufactured in size 4 and size 5 and comes in a range of colours.
Barry Jeffreys, managing director, Grass Roots Soccer Schools in association with Arsenal Football Club said: “We are delighted to have reached this agreement with Molten. There is no doubt that the Molten FVA-570 is the best football around for young players.
Dominic Castle, managing director, Premier Sports Coaching in association with Arsenal Football Club added: “The additional softness afforded by the EVA foam under the surface of the skin of this Molten ball works a treat and gives the children added confidence knowing they will not be hurt when heading the ball. Both Barry and I think so highly of this ball that we will be including a free Molten ball for each child as part of our soccer schools programme.”
Bob Hope, chairman of Molten Sports added:
"I first came across Arsenal Soccer Schools when my twin nine-year old boys took part in a couple of training days at their school near Deal in Kent. I introduced the Molten range of soccer balls to the company - Grass Roots Soccer Schools - to try out, and this deal is a direct result. Molten is very pleased to be able to work with both Grass Roots Soccer Schools and Premier Sports Coaching in this way and I know the new Molten FVA-570 will add real value to the training they undertake.”
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DIGITAL IMAGES OF THE MOLTEN FVA-570 SOCCERBALL IS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
For further information, please contact:
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NOTES FOR EDITORS
ARSENAL SOCCER SCHOOLS - GRASS ROOTS SOCCER SCHOOLS & PREMIER SPORTS COACHING
Grass Roots Soccer Schools & Premier Sports Coaching in association with Arsenal Football Club work with children from the ages of five to 14, developing football skills and techniques within schools and clubs in Kent, Essex, Surrey, North & East Sussex, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, North Somerset and Wales. The format of coaching is varied, ranging from hourly sessions in the afternoon after school, fundays on school staff development days, school curriculum work during pupils’ lessons and holiday courses. Both organisations also run several Advanced Centres which recognize more talented children.
The companies provide F.A. qualified coaches with relevant expertise and experience who have been vetted and approved by both police and government searches.
Contact Grass Roots Soccer Schools on T: 01474 874937
E: info@grassrootssoccerschools.co.uk W: www.grassrootssoccerschools.co.uk
Contact Premier Sports Coacing on T: 01304 825882
E: dominic@premiersportscoaching.co.uk W: www.premiersportscoaching.co.uk
MOLTEN
The MOLTEN Corporation manufactures a wide range of sports balls from soccer balls and basketballs, to volleyballs and netballs. Established in Hiroshima, Japan in 1958, the corporation boasts unparalleled international recognition of its ball products. Molten Sports is the dedicated distributor of Molten products in the UK and Ireland.
The Molten top of the range ACENTEC Vantaggio football recently turned the soccer world upside down with its new patented technology. Manufactured using a patented cross-fusion bonding technique (as opposed to traditional hand-stitching) this FIFA APPROVED ball boasts an increased accuracy of 220% when compared to other FIFA approved balls and it does not absorb water, making it the perfect ball for UK weather conditions.
The Molten ACENTEC Vantaggio ball is used in most high-profile world competitions. In the UK it is the official game ball for the Kent Football League, Kent Football Association, Kent Schools' Football Association, the Molten Spartan South Midlands Football League and the Middlesex Football League.
Contact Molten Sports on T: 0800 298 8217 E: info@moltensports.co.uk
W: www.moltensports.co.uk