FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 6, 2000
National Soccer Icon to
Conduct Soccer Clinic at Union University as Part of the Boise Cup
2000
Jackson, TN—Art Walls, the
United States Soccer Federation’s (USSF) former Director of
National Team Coaching will conduct a free soccer clinic at Union’s
Soccer field on Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 4 PM. This Clinic will be a one day
event for all kids ages 7-18. The first 300 kids will receive a
clinic T-shirt and also several lucky participants will have the
chance during halftime of the championship game for a kick worth
$1,000.
Art Walls is one of the main reasons for the
success of the United States Women’s Soccer team during the
decade of the 90’s. The Women’s National Team, with stars like
Mia Hamm and Michelle Akers, were World Cup Champions in 1991 and
1999. Walls was involved in developing the U.S. National Women’s
team, as well as, the U.S. National Men’s team that qualified
for its first World Cup in over forty years.
Walls played in the English Premiership for
the Tran Mere Rovers and for Airdire in the Scottish First
Division. He is also quoted in Soccer American, the leading
soccer related newspaper in the United States.
The Boise Cup 2000 will begin on Friday,
October 13 at 6 PM at Union’s Soccer field with Bethel College
playing Mid-Continent College. At 8 PM Union will take on Freed
Hardeman. On Saturday, October 14th, the consolation
game will begin at 2 PM. The Boise Free Soccer Clinic with Art
Walls will begin at 4 PM and last until 6:30 PM. The Championship
game will cap of the weekend event beginning at 7:00 PM. The will
be no admission charged for any of the games.
All kids interested in attending the Boise
Youth Soccer Clinic should report to Union’ Soccer field by 3:30
PM on October 14th. Plan on staying for the
championship game witch will begin at 7:00 PM for their chance at
a penalty kick worth $1,000. NO reservations are necessary. If you
have any questions, contact Dr. Darin White, Union University Head
Soccer Coach, at 901-661-5108.
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