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05/20/2006|Verizon News Archives

GOAL! 500 Valley Youth To Score Pointers From Soccer Star "El Matador"

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GLENDALE, AZ — MEDIA ADVISORY

What:
A free youth soccer clinic featuring Mexican soccer striker, "El Matador" Luis Hernandez

Who:
500 youth ages 5-17 will "kick it" with Hernandez, one of the top all time goal scorers for the Mexican National Team

When:
Saturday, May 20
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where:
Glendale Community College
6000 W. Olive Ave, Glendale, Ariz.

Visuals:

  • "El Matador" leading demonstrations and a "chalk talk" for 500 local youth on the fundamentals of soccer
  • Kids participating in various skills stations including passing, dribbling and shooting
  • An autograph and photo session with Hernandez

      • Why:
      The Verizon Wireless' youth soccer clinic is part of the company's on-going commitment to add to the excitement of soccer. Verizon Wireless recently announced an agreement with Univisión to provide exclusive Spanish-language highlights from FIFA World Cup 2002 and 2006 to Verizon Wireless' V CAST customers.

      On-Site Media Contact:
      Jenny Weaver
      Jenny.Weaver@VerizonWireless.com  
      480-763-6321

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