U.K. Elite Soccer has an unparalleled reputation in US Soccer and we are proud of our partner status with some of the most recognizable brands in the United States.
We are excited to represent each of the partner companies and through our relationships we can offer our clients access to various products and promotional events.
More information on each unique partnership can be found below.
Overview
- U.K. Elite is a great value for money partner for any forward thinking company looking to grow their brand and increase sales. Current partners include Under Armour; Global Team Travel; Chevrolet; Kwik Goal; Select; Team Gear.
- We provide unique access to 60,000+ separate families - and create a positive, educational and healthy environment to showcase your specific brand.
- Our frequency and quality of contact with parents, players and coaches offers consistent sales and promotional opportunities for family focused brands.
- We plan, design and execute all aspects of each partnership - reducing the time and resources needed from our partners.
- We customize each partnership to maximize the return on investment for each company. From billion dollar corporations to local small businesses we offer a tangible way to grow your brand.
Geography & Volume
- 5 Regional Offices - Cedar Knolls NJ; Philadelphia PA; Baltimore MD; Dallas/Fort Worth TX; Seattle WA
- 40 full time managers (year round)
- 75 full time professional coaches (March-November)
- 60 additional summer coaches (June-August)
- In 2012 U.K. Elite will coach over 50,000 youth soccer players across 22 states - NJ, NY, CT, MA, PA, DE, MD, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL, IL, IN, OH, KY, TN, WA, CA, UT, ID, TX. Boys & Girls, 3-18 yrs old.
- We work with 15,000 parent coaches.
- We have direct access to and frequent contact with 60,000+ separate families via face to face contact, email, telephone, direct mail, social media.
Under Armour
Leaders in performance apparel, footwear and accessories. UA are committed to 'Making All Athletes Better'. www.ua.com
Since March 2011, Under Armour have provided U.K. Elite Soccer with performance apparel - including training wear, playing kit and office wear - for all staff coaches & managers together with replica products for U.K. Elite supporters across the country. The best soccer coaching staff in the country now wear the best performance equipment in the world.
Founded in 1996 by current President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Kevin Plank, Under Armour is the originator of performance apparel - gear engineered to keep athletes dry and light throughout the course of a game, practice or workout. Recognized as the fastest growing performance brand in the world, Under Armour has an unrivaled reputation for innovation with every product designed to improve athlete performance.
Andy Roderick, U.K. Elite Marketing Director, said: "We are delighted that Under Armour will become our new performance partner from 2011 onwards. They are an extremely ambitious brand with global aspirations, making them ideal partners for U.K. Elite Soccer. Our quality of service, variety of on field products and sheer market penetration act as a great vehicle for developing the UA brand in the youth soccer market."
"In addition to offering a direct sales route for our clients to the entire range of UA products we will execute on field events, promotions and training weeks for UA throughout the USA."
All U.K. Elite members of staff wear exclusively official UA licensed apparel. To find out how we can help your organization contact AndyR@UKElite.com.
Global Team Travel
Global Team Travel is quite simply the best international sports tour company in the country. They customize each tour so that the players, coaches and parents all experience the trip of a lifetime - whichever destination they choose.
U.K. Elite work closely with GTT as we believe international travel and competition is a fantastic experience for all youth players - regardless of income or circumstance. We offer fundraising programs where the players can raise up to 100% of the cost of their entire trip.
International competitions, friendly tours, cultural visits - and all the logistics that are needed to make it work! - GTT does it all.
We know that our players, coaches and parents are in great hands with GTT!
To design your trip of a lifetime or find out more about GTT contact Mick@GlobalTeamTravel.com.
www.GlobalTeamTravel.comChevrolet
U.K. Elite's unique ability to connect with families - on and off the field - make us the ideal partner for Chevrolet.
As well as an icon of the auto industry, Chevrolet have long been a proud and generous supporter of youth soccer in the USA. Part of this support can be seen through their national youth soccer series - over 100 clinics across the country and organized by many regional Chevrolet Dealers and executed by U.K. Elite Soccer.
On behalf of local Chevrolet dealerships youth soccer players are invited to participate in a FREE instructional clinic. Family members are also invited to join in the fun as our professional coaches organize a number of soccer activities for players of all ages and abilities.
Chevrolet has made valuable contributions to soccer in the United States and this program is another fantastic example of their commitment to the game!
To view the entire range of 2012 Chevy products visit www.chevy.com
Kwik Goal
Kwik Goal are recognized as the leading brand in field equipment - for soccer and all other sports too.
U.K. Elite exclusively use Kwik Goal products for their quality, safety and durability. They are simply the best in the industry.
To order equipment for your organization at special rates, view our Soccer Shop or contact MickS@UKElite.com.
www.KwikGoal.comSELECT
SELECT Sport is one of the world's leading manufacturers of hand-sewn balls and produces approximately 2 million balls a year. SELECT Sport is recognized as an innovator in quality balls and is represented by its own sales network or distributors in large parts of the world. They export to a total of more than 50 countries.
SELECT Sport America is located in Alpharetta, Georgia USA. The hand sewn soccer balls are made at the factory in Sialkot in Pakistan. SELECT has never used child labor. All the people working for SELECT, and their families, receive free medical assistance and free schooling for all the children through a program called SAHEP.
To order SELECT balls for your organization contact AndyR@UKElite.com.
www.SelectSportAmerica.comTeam Gear Inc.
Team Gear Inc. are the premier provider of personalized sports team apparel for schools, colleges, and clubs.
They decorate and deliver only quality garments. They affix team logos and personalize garments with names and player numbers using:
- Embroidery
- Screen Printing
- Tackle Twill
- Appliques
- Combinations of the above
And with professionally trained graphic artists on staff, they can design or re-fresh your team's logo making every player, family member, and supporter proud to wear your team's gear.
They also design online stores exclusively for each organization.
www.TeamGearInc.com




