Full90 Named Exclusive Headguard of Georgia State Soccer

Full90 Named Exclusive Headguard of Georgia State Soccer

By Anonymous

Atlanta, GA April 3, 2004--Georgia State Soccer Association (GSSA) one of the nation’s most successful adult and youth soccer sanctioning bodies, reiterated today that it will allow the use of head protection in all sanctioned play. Additionally it has signed an exclusive agreement with Full90 Sports, the leading manufacturer of head protection for soccer players. Under the terms of the agreement, the Full90 Sports will be the Exclusive Headguard Partner of Georgia State Soccer.



“Keeping pace with FIFA and US Soccer, we are excited to embrace soccer head protection for our players. We believe that in partnering with Full90 we are demonstrating our commitment to keep our players safe, while not compromising the integrity of the game in any way,” said Rex Hardaway, GSSA Chair.



“Georgia Youth Soccer is excited about this opportunity to partner with Full90. The safety of our players is always a great concern and this partnership will help us spread the word about reducing potential head injuries,” said Susanne Conlon, GYSA President.



“Georgia Soccer is one of the best run soccer associations in the nation, and that’s why we’re delighted to be working with them. Both our organizations are passionate about promoting the great sport of soccer while ensuring a high level of safety,” said Jeff Skeen, President and CEO of Full90 Sports. “GSSA is demonstrating strong leadership by partnering with us to inform its members of the issue of potential head injuries from incidental contact in soccer. And then it is going further by taking steps to promote ways to reduce the risk of injury.”



About the Full90 Headguard: The Full90 Performance Headguard provides soccer players a heightened level of protection by reducing risks associated with head-to-head or head-to-knee contact, without affecting their style of play. Unlike other headguards, the Full90 Performance Headguard was designed within the concept of Performance Protection Technology (PPT), a new category and guideline process for developing protective athletic equipment that Full90 engineers pioneered. At its core, PPT combines applied physics, engineering and design with a deep appreciation for the heart and soul of an athlete, as well as absolute respect for the game they play. Dynamic Research Inc. (DRI) has conducted extensive tests on the Full90, documenting the reduction of typical head impacts in soccer. For more information on Full90, visit www.full90.com or call 1-877-4Full90.



About GSSA Soccer: Georgia State Soccer Association, now in its 35th year, is the operational governing body authorized and recognized by US Soccer, US Youth Soccer, US Amateur Soccer and the US Soccer Federation. Chartered by the State of Georgia, GSSA was established to promote the sport of soccer statewide and provide educational programs for coaches, referees and administrators. GSSA helps coordinate the development of soccer programs for all levels of play from recreational through Olympic Development and fosters statewide, national and international competitions and tournaments. www.gasoccer.org







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