The Switchbacks FC have started a new program to help educate and excite students about the world of sports management. Last week, Falcon Middle School had two of their classes come out to Weidner Field for an interactive and educational field trip!
The students were taken on an in-depth tour of the facility, and shown places like the locker rooms, the kitchens, and even the gym. They learned about the science behind a successful penalty kick and then were given the opportunity to try and show off their own moves.
Up in the Sky Club, the kids enjoyed a presentation on different job elements of sports management, from ownership, to coaching staff, to sales, to marketing. After, there were split into groups and given a challenge: can they make their own sports franchise? They needed a city, a name, colors and a mascot, as well as corporate partners and a strong marketing plan.
The Switchbacks are dedicated to creating a community and culture of excitement and education around the world of soccer in the Colorado Springs area. We want to foster a love of not just sports, but learning about all the elements of that world, and how you can be a successful professional member of the sports community – no matter what you’re passionate about.
To learn more about our field trip program, or to book a tour at Weidner Field, please contact Jon Taylor at jtaylor@https://www.switchbacksfc.com or 719-368-8480 x 108.
The Switchbacks FC have started a new program to help educate and excite students about the world of sports management. Last week, Falcon Middle School had two of their classes come out to Weidner Field for an interactive and educational field trip!
The students were taken on an in-depth tour of the facility, and shown places like the locker rooms, the kitchens, and even the gym. They learned about the science behind a successful penalty kick and then were given the opportunity to try and show off their own moves.
Up in the Sky Club, the kids enjoyed a presentation on different job elements of sports management, from ownership, to coaching staff, to sales, to marketing. After, there were split into groups and given a challenge: can they make their own sports franchise? They needed a city, a name, colors and a mascot, as well as corporate partners and a strong marketing plan.
The Switchbacks are dedicated to creating a community and culture of excitement and education around the world of soccer in the Colorado Springs area. We want to foster a love of not just sports, but learning about all the elements of that world, and how you can be a successful professional member of the sports community – no matter what you’re passionate about.
To learn more about our field trip program, or to book a tour at Weidner Field, please contact Jon Taylor at jtaylor@https://www.switchbacksfc.com or 719-368-8480 x 108.