Loudoun Soccer Sponsor Brochure

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AT A GLANCE MISSION To create soccer players, coaches, and teams of strong character, committed to achievement on the field and in our community.

Our Club

On The Field

In The Community

Established in 1978

More than 15,000 Kids/Year

$125K+ in Financial Assistance/Year

An independent 501(c)(3) organization

More than 1,000 Adults/Year

The largest soccer club in the state of Virginia

More than 800 Professional and Volunteer Coaches More than 140 Fields in Use Each Week

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260+ Youth Employed/Year 1000+ Volunteers $10,000 in Scholarships Awarded Over $200,000 Invested in Loudoun County Fields

FULL SERVICE CLUB As the largest soccer club in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Loudoun Soccer boasts programs for all ages and skill levels

MINI

RECREATIONAL

TRAVEL

ADULT

TOPSoccer

3-6 years old

7-18 years old

9-18 years old

All ages

Teaching basic soccer skills to our youngest players

The largest recreational league in Virginia with over 10,000 participants per season

Elite teams for boys and girls regularly recognized at regional and national level

Men’s, Women’s and Co-ed 7-v-7 leagues at Loudoun Soccer Park

Tailored to special needs players to ensure that children and young adults who face challenges can participate, learn and enjoy

PROMOTING HEALTHY LIVING Part of ‘Developing Champions for Life’ is instilling good habits in the players who are part of our club.

Loudoun Soccer programs help our kids cultivate healthy lifestyles.

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Participation in a sport such as soccer plays an important role in the development of our youth. The

benefits of the sport include an active, healthy lifestyle that will likely transition into adulthood. Additionally, participants in soccer and sports frequently demonstrate improved goal-oriented behavior, higher academic achievement and improved self-esteem. I really like team sports like soccer because they teach the essential life skills of having fun while working as a team towards a common goal.

–– Dr. David C. Johnson, MD The National Sports Medicine Institute

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DEVELOPING CHAMPIONS Part of ‘Developing Champions for Life’ is offering opportunities to grow off the field as well as on. Loudoun Soccer offers a broad array of programs to cultivate well-rounded people.

Fitness – We have nearly 15,000 local youth playing soccer each season. Some at the highest levels of competition while others just for the love of the game. All for a healthier life.

Jobs - Loudoun Soccer employs over 250 referees below the age of 18 each season.

Service - Loudoun Soccer is one of the Commonwealth’s largest volunteer organizations. Each season, hundreds of high schoolaged players serve as TOPSoccer Buddies, a program designed to meet the needs of children with physical and/or mental disabilities.

Leadership - A vibrant Junior Board of Directors comprised of high-school aged players dedicated to improving the club.

Scholarship - Over $10,000 of college scholarships awarded each year on average which spreads across multiple graduating seniors, some of whom have been in the club for as many as 14 years!

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COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY Loudoun Soccer is committed to giving back to worthy causes in our community and broader causes that are important to the members of our community.

Financial Assistance - The club awards $125K in financial assistance each year to families in need so that these children will have the chance to play soccer, stay fit, build dreams, and achieve goals.

Medical Research - Loudoun Soccer has strongly supported many important local and national causes including Team Mathias, the Kuykenstrong Foundation, Go 4 The Goal – Lace Up For Charity, and WePlayFor24 (Madison).

Special Needs Support - Since 2003, Loudoun Soccer is proud to offer the TOPSoccer program - a soccer program developed through US Youth Soccer for young athletes with intellectual, developmental or physical special needs.

Giving Back - Our teams have participated in multiple local watershed cleanups sponsored by Keep Loudoun Beautiful, have made and delivered sandwiches to the homeless, and have gone holiday caroling to raise money to fund children’s cancer research.

Loudoun Soccer distributes donated items to our ‘Donation Station’ throughout the year.

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LOUDOUN SOCCER PARK Loudoun Soccer Headquarters Loudoun Soccer Park is the Club’s home including our administrative offices, training rooms, and Loudoun County’s first turf fields at the time of construction.

Investment $6 million invested to build and $50,000+/year to maintain Capacity Hosts 10+% of LS youth soccer activities Hosts 100% of LS adult league activity Hosts Loudoun Cricket Community Benefit Significant reduction in demands on Loudoun County public fields

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INVESTMENTS IN FIELDS Parks and Rec Partnership In addition to the Soccer Park, we also use county fields. Loudoun Soccer is a strong partner investing money and volunteer labor to maintain, care for and even enhance public fields through initiatives such as: ✩✩ Sponsoring Turf Projects ✩✩ Maintenance of Grass Fields ✩✩ Grass Seed ✩✩ Top Soil ✩✩ Irrigation Wells ✩✩ Field Oversight ✩✩ Lining fields

$200,000 in fees paid yearly to Parks and Rec to support field maintenance

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WHY PARTNER Loudoun Soccer has experienced tremendous growth in recent years. This growth has enabled us to provide more opportunities for the youth and adults of Loudoun County. We could not have managed this without the support of great sponsors. Our size and continued growth allows us to offer sponsors:

✩✩ Excellent Multi-channel Visibility

25 Career Professionals at Loudoun Soccer HQ

✩✩ Geographically Targeted Demographic ✩✩ High Income Demographic ✩✩ Direct Marketing Support ✩✩ Customized Integrated Campaigns ✩✩ Measurable Results For Your Business

A partnership with Loudoun Soccer allows you to establish your business as a strong supporter of youth programs in the DC Metro area while delivering tangible value as well.

120+ Years of Experience Across Executive Team

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There is no better organization for helping you promote

your local business. Loudoun Soccer’s key differentiator is their commitment and professionalism, which have delivered measurable ROI for our marketing initiatives.

–– John Steigerwald, Principal

A seasoned Board of executives from diverse industries

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Steigerwald, Gordon & Koch Wealth Advisors

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OPPORTUNITIES We know that our sponsors measure ROI on a partnership with Loudoun Soccer in two ways. They want to give back to the community and encourage healthy lifestyles, strong citizenship, volunteerism, leadership and athletic achievement by supporting our programs. They also want to leverage the largest soccer club in Virginia and the largest non-profit in Loudoun County to achieve their business goals. Available channels include:

Over 23,000 Monthly Visitors to Loudoun Soccer Website

✩✩ Signage at Loudoun Soccer Park ✩✩ Logo/URL on Jerseys and T-shirts ✩✩ Active Social Media Accounts ✩✩ Weekly Newsletter ✩✩ Large Regional Tournaments ✩✩ Well-trafficked Website ✩✩ Branded First Aid Kits ✩✩ Concession Stand at Loudoun Soccer Park

Over 200,000 Yearly Attendees to Loudoun Soccer Park

✩✩ Active Events Calendar

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We have a shared vision with Loudoun Soccer for the way

in which we want our business to positively impact our community.

It really is about wellness as a whole, teaching the players as well as their families about the benefits of an active lifestyle. Delivering that message consistently across Loudoun Soccer’s diverse channels has helped us position our brand to our target audience.

–– Jennifer Knowlton, Director of Marketing & Communications StoneSprings Hospital Center

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Over 10,000 Game Jerseys Worn Regionally Each Week

SUCCESSES On The Field ✩✩ Nine State Cup Titles✯ ✩✩ Mark Ryan - 2015 National Coach of the Year ✩✩ John O’Hara - recruited as a fulltime Goalkeeper Coach by US Soccer Boys National Team

120+ teams from the Eastern US Attend College Showcase

✩✩ Development Academy partnership with DC United and youth clubs in Arlington and Fairfax ✩✩ 1 National Finalist Team ✩✩ 30+ players made college commitments in 2015 ✩✩ One male and one female playing professionally ✩✩ Spring Cup and Fall Festival hosted 70+ recreational teams ✩✩ More coaches with USSF A and B licenses than any club in Virginia

50+ Colleges Recruiting Players at College Showcase

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Playing on teams throughout my childhood really gave me

a great perspective on life. From the spirit of competition, to the importance of being fit and leading an active lifestyle, the lessons I learned as a player helped me stay focused throughout college.

The leadership skills I gained from my coaches and teammates have stayed with me to this day even in my professional career.

600+ recreational coaches trained in 2015

–– John Smith, Loudoun Soccer ‘10 Virginia Tech ‘14 Project Manager, Microsoft

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LOOKING AHEAD As we look to the future, Loudoun Soccer is excited to continue to grow and build a program that delivers exceptional value to our members, sponsors and all of Loudoun County. Our areas of focus are to: ✩✩ Provide an exceptional experience for every member of our Loudoun Soccer family. ✩✩ Continue to offer meaningful support to our players who come from families with financial challenges. ✩✩ Work with our colleagues in the profession to provide your teams with the most enthusiastic, best trained coaches and staffs. ✩✩ Investigate innovative programs that meet the broader goal of Developing Champions for Life!

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My goals for my children in life mirror the goals that the league has for them as players. Knowing that

they are participating in a healthy activity with an organization founded on solid principles and operated in a professional manner gives me great confidence in my choice of recreational leagues. I believe my children will grow up better for the wonderful experiences and influences they enjoyed in Loudoun Soccer.

–– Sarah Wright, Mother of two players Leesburg, Virginia

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

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