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What kind of company do you work for?
pro sports team
What is the name of your company?
Buffalo City FC
What is your job title?
Football Operations Officer
What is your job function?
management
Company Website
http://www.buffalocityfc.com
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http://www.buffalocityfc.com
A Little bit about myself:

I am a Linguist turned football chairmen thanks to being able to combine my love for languages and cultures with my love for football.

I pride myself on being the youngest chairman in football, at just a shade over 25 years old. This does not mean that I am any less of a charman than the rest of them, but on the contrary you will find me out on the training pitch, working with our U-4's up through the U-19's and every group in between. Along with being a President and GM of the club, I am a VERY dedicated coach and I am currently working on my coaching badges right now. I'm of the school where badges do not make the coach, but rather the coach actually makes the badges work.

Queen City FC is a National Premier Soccer League franchise located in Buffalo, New York. We are the 2007 Eastern Conference Champions and 2007 NPSL Runner-Up.

We recently signed a partnership deal with AFA Marbella, the top soccer academy in Southern Spain. This will allow players from Spain to come and play for Queen City FC, as well as help Spanish players the opportunity to gain college scholarships through our contacts. This partnership opens doors to Fulham (EPL) and Peterborough FC (League 1) in England. We have many more deals in the works as well.

Queen City FC is coached by Mike Share, former AS Monaco and Sheffield Wednesday midfielder. He brings a class to the organization that will set us apart from other 'amateur teams'.

Queen City FC is a professional organzation providing the best in soccer in the Western New York area.

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At 3:39pm on December 2, 2008, barbara oconnell said…
Hey Ryan... Cold calling is the "spray and pray" method of sponsor procurement. Too much time is wasted on throwing it all out there and hoping ANYTHING will stick. It doesn't build loyalty or a sense of "owernership" which is the critical aspect of sponsor development. But I'm sure you know that!

Cheers!
barb
At 5:26pm on October 12, 2008, Dan Wood said…
Hi Ryan,
Many thanks for the comment. Am very interested to talk with you more. There are lots of developments in this field at present and the more people that are interested the better I think.

Feel free to tell me more about Queen City FC by email - ukstreetsoccer@gmail.com or on skype - sevodan.

Speak soon
Dan
At 12:18am on October 3, 2008, Tim Horton said…
Would love to. Next week is better for me, busy day tomorrow.

Let's touch base on Monday and schedule some time.
Cheers
Tim
At 12:09am on October 3, 2008, Kiko Suarez said…
Ryan, we can talk tomorrow. I will be happy to tell you what we do and how we can help you!

All the best
Kiko
At 1:24pm on October 2, 2008, Tim Horton said…
HI Ryan,
I am glad you joined. I think you might find this community helpful as you marketing your team.

Cheers
Tim
 
 

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