Samurai Sportswear Soccer Spotlight - December 2011

The Quaker Experience: Developing Players for the Next Level

The Salem High School girls soccer program is certainly a role model for other Ohio teams.  In four years Head Coach Travis Ziegler and his staff have built a strong program with a focus on player development and transitioning players into the collegiate game. 

Salem finished the 2011 season with an 8-4-3 record.  It was their first season in the Northeastern Buckeye Conference.  

The Lady Quakers play an aggressive 3-4-3 formation because Zielger believes it is similar to the style his players will encounter in college. The players are taught to play possession soccer, getting the ball on the ground and taking the fight to their opponent.

While Salem HS may not be the biggest name on the national high school soccer scene, the program has developed and will continue to develop prospects for the college game.  Seven seniors won’t be around for 2012, but it is the underclassmen that are creating the most buzz. 

The biggest star is freshman striker Marisa Swindell, who tallied 15 goals and 9 assists in the 2011 fall season.  She also plays with Pennsylvania’s Keystone Academy on a strong U-15 squad that competes nationally.  Ziegler and many others believe Swindell is a bonafide D-I college prospect that will find success quickly a the next level. Swindell exhibits blazing speed, good touch, and a killer instinct when it comes to scoring goals.  Opposing teams hope to slow her down and just limit the amount of goals she finishes with because she is so difficult to defend.    

Swindell is joined on the varsity squad by junior midfielder Anna Wyss and freshman defender Julia Dundon.  Wyss is the Quakers’ field general, known for her ability to see the whole field and having a strong foot.  Wyss scored 4 goals from beyond 20 yards.

Dundon is an ideal sweeper, leading the Salem D with tenacity and talent.  She can handle the ball well and has a good touch for a defender.   

“She kept us in a ton of matches,” Ziegler declared.  Salem's starting goalkeeper didn’t have to make as many saves because Dundon was there to repel the attack. 

These three players add up to a bright future for Travis Ziegler Salem HS girls soccer program.  Things look even better with 22 players returning for 2012, meaning the NBC may have a new frontrunner. 

The Samurai Sportswear Soccer Spotlight is a monthly feature that showcases the best of the best in the world of youth and high school soccer. This year-round coverage is made possible by the partnership between Samurai Sportswear USA and International Soccer Network, LLC.

The name Samurai has been part of sports industry since 1996. The globe-trotting Samurai International Sevens Rugby Union team was created by Terry Sands, the ex-England Sevens manager and current Samurai owner/director. We can boast that many famous names have played for the current team over the years and these players are responsible for spreading the word about the fresh, stylish kit they were wearing. Since those early days Samurai International Sportswear Limited has seen rapid growth and is now firmly established as one of the leading global multi-sport brands. We are proud of the fact that we have grown organically, are financially stable, profitable, and secure. As the brand developed, it started to climb the sporting ladder and this season Samurai is the “official kit supplier” to the Aviva Premiership Exeter Chiefs, Kent County Cricket Club, Glasmorgan CCC, the Loughbrough Lightning Super League Netball franchise, Tunisia Rugby Union, five of the clubs fighting it out in the English Rugby Union Championship, (Doncaster, Cornish Pirates, Plymouth Albion, Rotherham Titans, Birmingham & Solihull), the Welsh Rugby League, Accrington Stanley Football Club and a whole host of other professional and semi-professional clubs.

Samurai Sportswear USA is a wholly owned subsidiary of AthletiCorp Inc. and is the North American distributor for Samurai International. We have experienced an exciting year already with our recent two-year sponsorship renewal with Play Rugby USA and our sponsored rugby clinics presented by Breathe Rugby across the USA and internationally. Samurai Sportswear is devoted to aiding the growth of rugby in the USA and we are doing everything we can to support our youth players, assist the coaches and referees that help cultivate the game and are creating a large impact on the development of rugby in the USA at multiple levels. We supply many of the top clubs across the country including the Chicago Griffins, Penn State University Men’s and Women’s rugby clubs, Xavier High School (NY), the Olympic Club, New York Athletic Club, University of Wisconsin and many more. As we expand our efforts in the United States we continue to provide high quality sports apparel for more sports. This past summer Samurai Sportswear USA sponsored the Samurai Sportswear Soccer Combine for high school soccer players in Canton, Ohio. We expect to have several soccer teams kitted out in Samurai gear in 2012. Like Samurai on Facebook and follow Samurai on Twitter.  

The Pelé Sports Fan Ambassador Club - December 2011

RJ Pooch knows it is hard work being a fan of the beautiful game. You have to have unbelievable passion, an understanding of the global game, and most of all, be willing to share your love of the game with others. RJ does all these things and the results have been amazing.

Pooch not only helped create the Cleveland chapter of the American Outlaws, but he is also a founding member of the 6th City Syndicate. The Syndicate was created as a European-style supporters' group for Ohio's newest professional soccerclub, AFC Cleveland of the NPSL. Pooch and his friends wanted to make sure the new franchise had support and lots of it. So you have to say Pooch is a builder, a promoter of all that is good in the game of soccer.

Pooch has had a relationship with the game since high school when he played, but he was quick to explain there is a difference between player and supporter. As a right back at Sandusky HS, Pooch understood the game on one level, but as a supporter he saw the game in a completely different way.

His transformation into a supporter came with the 1994 World Cup, a time we all mark as a difference maker for soccer here in the States.  Pooch attended the Sweden vs. Russia match in Pontiac, Michigan.

“I had never seen true fans before,” Pooch commented in an interview with ISNSoccer.com. “They were going nuts!”

Pooch was enthralled with the passion and pageantry that went on during the match. Chants, painted faces, costumes, people traveling hours or even days to see the match: the game had it all. 

Fast forward to the 2010 World Cup and we see Pooch actively involved in promoting the sport to the masses.  He helped start the Cleveland chapter of the American Outlaws, growing the organization by leaps and bounds.  It started with a January viewing party with only 5 or 6 fans and grew to crowds of 100+ during the U.S./England match and the U.S/Mexico Gold Cup final.  AO Cleveland currently has 72 active members, but that number could easily grow to 200 by the time the World Cup in Brazil rolls around.  

AO Cleveland strives to have Cleveland represented in person at national team matches across the country.  Their long-term goal is to have a small group of Clevelanders at every match for the national team. 

What does RJ think of the American game?  It’s getting better, but the U.S. is  still not able to compete consistently and win at the highest level. The future will be determined by America’s youth and the development of America’s next generation of footballers.   

“Americans want to root for teams that are winning,” Pooch admitted. That explains why some many fans in the U.S. and Canada watch the English Premier League and La Liga.  That’s why you will see Manchester United, Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Barcelona jerseys at MLS matches. 

Pooch understands this fascination with European clubs, being a supporter of Fulham FC.  He began to follow the legendary club because of Brian McBride and his love flourished with the success of other Americans like Clint Dempsey. 

While Pooch is a big fan of Fulham, he also loves the Columbus Crew. He is enthused about the quality of play in Major League Soccer at the moment, seeing a great improvement in the last 4 or 5 years.  Pooch sees many positives in MLS, but understands it is not in the top 5 globally. 

“MLS is on par with the Scottish Premier League,” Pooch declared.  “MLS teams could be competitive against Celtic and Rangers.”
The quality of play is not the only attractive quality in MLS, thanks to a special connection between fans, players, and the league. 

“It’s like the band only you and your friends know about,” Pooch continued. Pooch talked passionately about the connection Frankie Hejduk has with Columbus Crew supporters, even after joining the Galaxy.  Hejduk received a hero’s welcome on his return to Crew Stadium in September.   

Pooch is excited about bringing this type of support and enthusiasm back to Cleveland with AFC Cleveland.  Northeast Ohio has a soccer-literate base with nostalgic fans that want to watch soccer. And Cleveland has a tradition of excellence in soccer thanks to the Crunch, Force, and City Stars all experiencing great success. 

Pooch sees a lot of inspiration for the 6th City Syndicate across the U.S.  From the Sons of Ben to the Timbers Army, support for American soccer is strong.  Even the Borough Boys, what Pooch calls “huge supporters of a theoretical team,” are relevant to the national soccer scene.  

“The Timbers Army are the best supporters in the country, what supporters’ groups want to be,” Pooch stated. When compared to the supporters of the Seattle Sounders, Pooch sees a big difference.  Portland fans are more genuine, a stadium full of supporters.  Seattle has a stadium full of fans. 

It is important to note the difference between a fan and a supporter.  Fans go to games and casually follow their teams, while supporters put their heart and soul into their club.  Supporters have a close relationship with their players and coaches and support them in good times and bad.  They actively try to make the club better; supporters are classy and respectful.  

$1 hot dogs and beer don’t affect true supporters who are there for Reserve matches, the Open Cup, and even training sessions. Pooch is one of many supporters for the new Cleveland team, ensuring the club’s success over the long term.  Pooch has said that they are ready to embrace the new team wholeheartedly and have set some goals for AFC’s  inaugural season.

“1,500 people at a game would be a huge win for us,” Pooch concluded.  This is certainly a feasible objective because they already have the buy-in of fans and supporters.

Whether it is Fulham, the USMNT, or AFC Cleveland, it is easy to see that any club would love to have RJ among their supporters. It is people like him that will push the beautiful game forward here in America with the hopes of World Cup glory in the not so distant future.     

Pelé is unquestionably the world’s greatest soccer ambassador, spreading his love of the Beautiful Revolution wherever he goes. He has become the game’s strongest supporter and has been the source of inspiration for millions around the globe. From the streets of New York to the fields of South Africa, Pelé Sports is a name synonymous with passion, creativity and innovating the game the way it should be played. A world without Pelé would be a world without soccer with millions missing out on the joy and the Beautiful Revolution we all love in this game.

Today’s supporters carry on the prestigious legacy of Pelé, growing and promoting the game in their own communities and passing the torch to a new generation of footballers. Mainstream media outlets have failed to give a face to these fans, people who do extraordinary things everyday and have stories that deserve to be told.

Whether it is an Iraqi War veteran who is a passionate supporter of his favorite MLS side or a student making an impact on the college game, the concept of ambassadorship is alive and well here in North America. Today’s supporters are not hooligans or fanatics or even überfans, but rather gatekeepers to the true spirit of the beautiful game.

International Soccer Network, in conjunction with Pelé Sports, plans to celebrate the contributions of North American soccer fans every month with a new series of feature articles.

The Pelé Sports Fan Ambassador Club - November 2011

The honor of being the the first-ever Pelé Sports Fan Ambassador goes to Brandon Ferguson, President of the AK-ROWDIES. The AK-ROWDIES were created to provide support to athletic teams at The University of Akron in Ohio. The ROWDIES are best known for supporting the men’s soccer program led by Head Coach Caleb Porter. They have become the country’s largest collegiate soccer supporters’ group, developing a style reminiscent of Europe’s most popular clubs.

“We want to be like those teams who are taking that tradition, especially the Columbus Crew,” Ferguson declared. “We’ve seen the Hudson Street Hooligans and all the guys in the Nordecke. We went to them for inspiration.” Collegiate soccer is a truly American game as most nations opt for academy systems and youth play. So the ROWDIES are a rare breed indeed.

“It’s been nice the first couple of years being the only one around the collegiate game,” Ferguson continued. When we say they support soccer, we really mean it. Over 2,800 students attended the recent match between the nationally ranked Zips and in-state rivals Ohio State. Keep in mind that the match took place on a Wednesday night and that the university only has 29,000 students. That means that nearly 10% of the entire university was at the match and it was on a weeknight. The goal for the ROWDIES started out simple, to cheer UA student-athletes to victory.

Victories have been easy to come by for the UA men’s soccer program, who still hold a record-breaking 46 game home unbeaten streak. The Akron players know how important their supporters (or in this case their classmates) are when it comes to creating an unbelievable atmosphere at FirstEnergy Stadium – Cub Cadet Field.

“That end we stand on, behind the goal, is like a vacuum,” Ferguson concluded. “A large percentage, over 70% of goals scored at Cub Cadet Field, have been scored in the net we stand behind.” The players appreciate all of the support during the match and certainly don’t forget their supporters after the final whistle is blown.

“The players come over afterwards and we dance and sing I believe that we have won. It creates that excitement.” The point is not lost with Head Coach Caleb Porter either. When the ROWDIES were in their infancy, Porter used to buy pizza for the 100 or so supporters who regularly attended home games.

“Once you know you are having an effect, it’s so much easier to get all the students to buy in,” Ferguson said. The buy-in to supporting college soccer has made a difference, sharing the sport with a whole new audience. Ferguson’s passion and enthusiasm along with the countless hours devoted to the sport of soccer makes him the first Pelé Sports Fan Ambassador.

Interview Highlights

Pelé is unquestionably the world’s greatest soccer ambassador, spreading his love of the Beautiful Revolution wherever he goes. He has become the game’s strongest supporter and has been the source of inspiration for millions around the globe. From the streets of New York to the fields of South Africa, Pelé Sports is a name synonymous with passion, creativity and innovating the game the way it should be played. A world without Pelé would be a world without soccer with millions missing out on the joy and the Beautiful Revolution we all love in this game.

Today’s supporters carry on the prestigious legacy of Pelé, growing and promoting the game in their own communities and passing the torch to a new generation of footballers. Mainstream media outlets have failed to give a face to these fans, people who do extraordinary things everyday and have stories that deserve to be told.

Whether it is an Iraqi War veteran who is a passionate supporter of his favorite MLS side or a student making an impact on the college game, the concept of ambassadorship is alive and well here in North America. Today’s supporters are not hooligans or fanatics or even überfans, but rather gatekeepers to the true spirit of the beautiful game.

International Soccer Network, in conjunction with Pelé Sports, plans to celebrate the contributions of North American soccer fans every month with a new series of feature articles. 

Samurai Sportswear Soccer Spotlight - November 2011

The Spectrum Way: Making a Difference, One Player at a Time 

You won’t find a better person in the game of soccer than Roman Hubach, Director of Soccer at Spectrum Soccer School in Parma, Ohio. Through 35 years of coaching and teaching the beautiful game, Hubach has quietly made a name for himself in a highly competitive Northeast Ohio soccer market.

His “no pressure” approach to youth soccer and a focus on development stands out from a “win at any cost” attitude that is so prevalent in youth sports today. Because of this philosophy, Spectrum Soccer School has become an exemplary program that serves as a model for others. Hubach emphasizes tactics and technique as well as ball possession and fast decision-making on the pitch.

“I’m a big fan of Barcelona,” Hubach admitted. He also favors an indirect style of play with lots of slick passing and skillful play. In the early ages, basic skills are the focus. Those skills form the building blocks for development in the later years, where competition becomes more important.

Spectrum has earned a fantastic reputation for developing local talent, especially at an early age. It was established in 1984 as an individualized training program for soccer players and was featured on local television as the first such soccer school in the entire country. Brazilian international Sebastian Dos Santos partnered with Hubach to provide cutting-edge instruction for local players before becoming part of the famed East-West program that produced U.S. Men’s National Team and Tottenham goalkeeper Brad Friedel. In 1999, Spectrum reinvented itself as a team-oriented program that would play at the highest levels of Ohio youth soccer.

Despite its growth over the years, Spectrum and its coaches haven’t been tainted by dollar signs. It’s certainly tempting to see all the potential money to be made and focus on winning, forgetting about skills and becoming better players. While many have sold themselves to the Almighty Dollar, Hubach turns his attention to helping his players improve on and off the field.

Hubach is convinced that money is holding the American game back as those “who can afford it, do it.” He believes universal access to free soccer will be “the turning point” in America’s growth as a soccer nation. Soccer in the States still has the reputation of being a game of the middle class, a sport that can cost families thousands a year. Spectrum understands this and became a non-profit organization with the hopes of minimizing costs for their players.

“A lot of our parents don’t pay a penny,” Hubach commented.

The one word that best describe both Hubach and Spectrum would be dedication. Spectrum has dedicated coaches who care about the development of each and every player, creating a family-like atmosphere for parents, coaches, and players. Many of the ideas contained in Claudio Reyna’s well-known coaching curriculum have been in practice for years thanks to Hubach, but he is not the only person of note in the program.

Hubach was quick to compliment the work of Coach Kenneth Russo and Club Secretary Margaret Balodis. “Kenny is my right hand,” Hubach continued. “He is very dedicated, organized, and runs fantastic training sessions.”

There have been many great coaches associated with Spectrum over the years; one even made it to the coaching ranks of the English Premier League with Norwich City before landing a coaching position with the English FA. Hubach, who also serves as the head boys’ soccer coach at Padua Franciscan High School, knows the Cleveland soccer market better than anyone. He is concerned that the quality of players has diminished because of the dreaded obsession with winning.

“Some coaches push kids to win instead of thinking about skills and development,” Hubach concluded. This is a slippery slope when we see American players competing in a truly global sport. Hubach sees a need for settling on a unified philosophy of play for American players. Developing an American style of play is a hot topic, something mentioned numerous times by Jurgen Klinsmann. Hubach stresses that this should include training coaches and the enforcement of a coaching curriculum.

One thing is for sure, Roman Hubach and Spectrum Soccer School have left their footprint on the beautiful game in a big, powerful, and positive way.

This ISN article was shared with our friends at Total Soccer Magazine and appeared in Issue 14.

The Samurai Sportswear Soccer Spotlight is a monthly feature that showcases the best of the best in the world of youth and high school soccer. This year-round coverage is made possible by the partnership between Samurai Sportswear USA and International Soccer Network, LLC.

The name Samurai has been part of sports industry since 1996. The globe-trotting Samurai International Sevens Rugby Union team was created by Terry Sands, the ex-England Sevens manager and current Samurai owner/director. We can boast that many famous names have played for the current team over the years and these players are responsible for spreading the word about the fresh, stylish kit they were wearing. Since those early days Samurai International Sportswear Limited has seen rapid growth and is now firmly established as one of the leading global multi-sport brands. We are proud of the fact that we have grown organically, are financially stable, profitable, and secure. As the brand developed, it started to climb the sporting ladder and this season Samurai is the “official kit supplier” to the Aviva Premiership Exeter Chiefs, Kent County Cricket Club, Glasmorgan CCC, the Loughbrough Lightning Super League Netball franchise, Tunisia Rugby Union, five of the clubs fighting it out in the English Rugby Union Championship, (Doncaster, Cornish Pirates, Plymouth Albion, Rotherham Titans, Birmingham & Solihull), the Welsh Rugby League, Accrington Stanley Football Club and a whole host of other professional and semi-professional clubs.

Samurai Sportswear USA is a wholly owned subsidiary of AthletiCorp Inc. and is the North American distributor for Samurai International. We have experienced an exciting year already with our recent two-year sponsorship renewal with Play Rugby USA and our sponsored rugby clinics presented by Breathe Rugby across the USA and internationally. Samurai Sportswear is devoted to aiding the growth of rugby in the USA and we are doing everything we can to support our youth players, assist the coaches and referees that help cultivate the game and are creating a large impact on the development of rugby in the USA at multiple levels. We supply many of the top clubs across the country including the Chicago Griffins, Penn State University Men’s and Women’s rugby clubs, Xavier High School (NY), the Olympic Club, New York Athletic Club, University of Wisconsin and many more. As we expand our efforts in the United States we continue to provide high quality sports apparel for more sports. This past summer Samurai Sportswear USA sponsored the Samurai Sportswear Soccer Combine for high school soccer players in Canton, Ohio. We expect to have several soccer teams kitted out in Samurai gear in 2012. Like Samurai on Facebook and follow Samurai on Twitter.  

ISN Goes to the White House

WASHINGTON, DC - June 27, 2011 - President Obama welcomed the Colorado Rapids to the White House Monday as they were recognized for their 2010 MLS Cup Championship.

Needing a bit of a morale boost after a 4-1 thrashing by the Columbus Crew on Sunday, the Rapids were eager to meet the President and they certainly did that. President Obama praised the closeknit Rapids players for their hard work and commitment to charities and non-profits. "They aren't just great players; they are good people," President Obama said.

The players truly understood the magnitude of the honor. "It's amazing; it's one of those one in a million chances," Jamaican striker Omar Cummings stated.

Danny Earls agreed. "It's a good feeling," the Irish defender declared. "It is an amazing way to top off a championship season."

It didn't end with the recognition ceremony. Colorado players and coaches gave children of military families a special soccer clinic on the South Lawn. It was a special event for all involved. "I thnk families of the military have given so much over the years,"Cummings continued. "It gives them a little bit of a break and a little bit of fun."

"I have an Iraq veteran in my family," midfielder Jeff Larentowicz added. "I know what it's like. I am sure they have gone through some hard times and it's been difficult for everyone. But to put a smile on their face and give what we can to them, it means a lot."

This special day represents a tradition that started with D.C. United after the team claimed the 2009 MLS Cup. At that time MLS could certainly be called a fledgling league with potential. Today the league continues to move up in terms of popularity and star power, something that even our "Soccer Dad" President takes note of.

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A Big Day for John O'Shea

Over 44,000 fans traveled to Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to see the world’s most valuable sports franchise in action. Manchester United, valued at $1.84 billion in a recent report by Forbes magazine, defeated the Philadelphia Union 1-0 using a mix of regular starters and youth.

Most of the crowd was loyal to the Red Devils and came to see their stars that made the trip for the North American Tour. Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Dimitar Berbatov, and Edwin van der Sar all made appearances for Man U, but it was defender John O’Shea who quietly gained the attention of fans.

O’Shea spent extra time with reporters, but more importantly signed autographs and had pictures taken with young fans. He didn’t do it for the fanfare, but as a goodwill gesture in a nation that has yet to fully embrace the beautiful game.

O’Shea was also quick to praise United’s opponent for the night. “It has been obviously very impressive tonight in particular,” the Waterford, Republic of Ireland native commented. “I was impressed with a lot of their play. Physically they are definitely capable of playing at much higher levels.”

The Man U defender with over 350 appearances under his belt was quick to show optimism towards MLS and American soccer as a whole. “It is only a matter of time before the league gets better and better,” O’Shea declared. “I particularly watched America in the World Cup as well. You see the standard of players that they have. Lots of their outstanding players are in the MLS.”

When asked the ever popular question about coming to play in MLS later in his career, O’Shea replied, “I would like to come maybe one day, you never know. It’s just a big if as they say. I am very happy, very happy playing in England and playing with Manchester United. You can’t get much better than that.”

It is certain that O’Shea has wisdom beyond his 29 years. He has a great perspective on the game as a whole and is fully aware of what to expect in the 2010/11 season. He was able to provide a scouting report of their competition in the Premiership.

“It’s going to be the same guys again. Manchester City, Liverpool are starting to sign some players again. Then you have obviously the reigning champions Chelsea. They are looking to improve their squad all the time. Arsenal, the younger players are getting more mature. It is definitely going to be so close again. We lost it last season by a point. Hopefully we can be on the other side of it this season.”

A player who has dedicated his entire career to the Red Devils, O’Shea knows what it will take to bring home the hardware at the end of the season. “Just the consistency in our team. It makes a huge benefit if you can keep the core of the team fit for the whole season. We had too many interruptions last season with injuries.”

The dedication and passion O’Shea shows for the game can also be found in his service to the Republic of Ireland National Team. He is a valuable member of the squad that is looking forward to the Euros and the 2014 World Cup.

“We are definitely on the improve with the manager we have, Trapattoni. And the young players that he is trying to introduce into the team also. We played two friendly games at the end of last season. We beat Paraguay and we beat Algeria, obviously two teams that went to the World Cup. We used them as stepping stones obviously for the European qualifiers.”

“We have an easy game against Argentina,” O’Shea said jokingly. “In a friendly match to open up our new stadium, the Aviva Stadium in early August. That is going to be great preparation for the beginning of the qualifiers in September. We all know what happened in the qualifying for the last World Cup, how close we got.”

The player known as ‘Mr. Versatile’ by many in the Premiership was kind enough to offer his thoughts on the U.S. Men’s National Team as well. “They were very unlucky in the World Cup I thought. Obviously they topped the group, but they had a lot of decisions go against them too. They have lots of players now attracting a lot of the big clubs in Europe.”

O’Shea sure knows a thing or two about bad luck as his Ireland squad was denied a trip to the World Cup by the controversial Thierry Henry handball.

You can understand why Concave Sports chose John O’Shea as the face of their brand. He is often described as a coach’s dream, a world-class player who cares about how the game is played and has given his all for his club and country. O’Shea was proud to discuss his involvement in Concave Sports and their line of high tech, revolutionary football boots.

“They are a young and up and coming company. They have a lot of obviously stiff competition. I am just hoping that I can play a part in them becoming more successful. I tested out the boots extensively before I wore them. Eventually decided they were good enough to put my name to them and to wear them. Everything has been great since.”

He was eager to point out what separates Concave from the competition. “They have to have a bit of a different edge to them. The protection that it is going to give and when you are striking the ball the power you can get from it. It’s definitely going to be a huge advantage.”

Concave Sports is lucky to have O’Shea leading the charge in the football boot market. You couldn’t pick a better person or player to be the name behind the brand.