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Los Angeles Surf Soccer Club Announces Strategic Partnership with MiMentor to Revolutionize Coaching and Player Development
Los Angeles, CA (02/14/2024) – Los Angeles Surf Soccer Club, a premier youth soccer organization, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with MiMentor, a leading provider of online coach education. This collaboration is set to transform the coaching landscape within the club, elevating development standards across all teams through the integration of MiMentor’s innovative, academic-led courses and content into LA Surf’s coaching education platform.
Barry Ritson, CEO of Los Angeles Surf Soccer Club, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We’re incredibly excited about our partnership with MiMentor, particularly with the launch of our education portal, ‘MY LA SURF.’ This initiative underscores our dedication to providing comprehensive support for our players, staff, coaches, and parents, both on and off the field.”
Utilizing a bespoke version of the MiMentor Online Platform, LA Surf aims to streamline the coach onboarding process, ensuring the club’s culture and educational standards are consistently delivered across its network. This strategic move positions LA Surf to nurture the next generation of soccer talents effectively.
“With ‘MY LA SURF,’ we’re proud to offer tailored educational content designed to cater to the unique needs and interests of each group within our community. Whether it’s resources for staff and coaches, support for parents, or engaging materials for our players, ‘MY LA SURF’ is a game-changer in our commitment to holistic player development and personal growth. Together with MiMentor, we’re empowering our entire community to reach new heights,” Ritson added.
The partnership introduces “MY LA SURF,” a monthly education program developed with MiMentor’s extensive library, focusing on coaching, leadership, and wellbeing. This initiative will significantly enhance the knowledge, understanding, and approach of LA Surf’s coaches to player development, setting a new benchmark for youth soccer clubs nationwide and globally.
Michael Quigley, Girls Elite Program Director at LA Surf, shared his excitement: “This new partnership with MiMentor will profoundly impact our operations and how we support player and coach development at LA Surf. ‘MY LA SURF’ will provide our players and parents with easy access to a wealth of information and resources, enhancing our ability to offer a ‘Best of the Best’ experience.”
LA Surf Soccer Club is committed to leveraging this partnership to further its mission of fostering an environment where young athletes can excel both academically and athletically, supporting their journey in soccer and beyond.
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About MiMentor: MiMentor is a global leader in online education for sports coaching professionals, offering cutting-edge, academic-led content designed to advance coaching methodologies and practices.
