Healthfirst NJ and the New York Red Bulls Academy Sponsor Youth Soccer Clinic at YMCA in Madison, NJ
Contact:
Laura Vialva
212-801-1451
Lvialva@Healthfirst.org
MADISON, NJ, October 1, 2011 – Healthfirst NJ and the New York Red Bulls Academy partner to hold a special youth soccer clinic at the YMCA in Madison, NJ on Saturday, October 1st from 3:00-5:00 pm. Made possible through a Healthfirst NJ sponsorship of Red Bull Arena for the 2011 season, the clinic will offer 75 children, ages 6-14, the unique opportunity to meet and interact with professional trainers from the New York Red Bulls Academy to learn about the sport of soccer.
“Healthfirst NJ is participating in this New York Red Bulls youth soccer clinic as a resource for health awareness and education,” said Terence L. Byrd, President of Healthfirst NJ. “We firmly believe in supporting community events such as these that promote the health benefits of an active lifestyle and healthy living.”
The New York Red Bulls Academy aspires to help develop the best youth talent in the Tri-State area, assisting in cultivating future professional stars of the New York Red Bulls soccer league. Kids chosen to participate in the clinic will receive two-hours of personalized instruction from the Academy trainers, learning game strategies and rules, aspects of teamwork, and other soccer techniques that encourage pro-social skills to empower them in making more positive life choices. The clinic is a one-time event and free of charge.
“Our academy is excited to work with eager and talented young players in the community. It is our hope that we can help motivate them to pursue a healthy lifestyle playing the ‘beautiful game’”, said Bob Montgomery, Red Bulls Academy Director.
For more information on the New York Red Bulls Academy, please visit www.redbullsacademy.com.
About Healthfirst NJ
Healthfirst Health Plan of New Jersey, Inc. (Healthfirst NJ) is a not-for-profit managed care organization that provides government-sponsored health insurance programs, including Medicare and NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid to eligible children, parents and Medicare beneficiaries living in various counties of New Jersey. Healthfirst NJ is part of the Healthfirst family of companies, which includes Healthfirst in New York, Healthfirst NJ in New Jersey, and Senior Health Partners (SHP), a managed long term care plan serving Medicaid-eligible clients in New York City. For more information, visit healthfirstnj.org.
About Red Bull New York
In 2010, the Red Bulls finished their first season at Red Bull Arena – the premier soccer facility in North America located in Harrison, NJ – by completing the biggest turnaround in MLS history, winning the regular season Eastern Conference crown. Led by MLS Coach of the Year finalist Hans Backe, the Red Bulls boast international stars Thierry Henry and Rafa Marquez, MLS Newcomer of the Year finalist Joel Lindpere and recent U.S. Men’s National Team debutants Juan Agudelo and Tim Ream. Red Bull New York is owned by Red Bull GmbH, an Austrian company that produces the world’s leading energy drink. To learn more about the New York Red Bulls Academy, please visit www.redbullsacademy.com.
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