St MICHAEL-ALBERTVILLE, M.N. – STMA Utd Soccer Club (STMA) announced today the news that they have agreed with the City of Albertville to lease a city building for soccer use.
It has been no secret STMA has been actively seeking a space. STMA has never given up on the hope to secure its own area to provide year round soccer opportunities for the STMA player. It has been a long journey that has found its conclusion.
The building will be located at 5964 Main St NE in the heart of Albertville. Location has played an important factor in pursuing this site. It is conveniently located near restaurants, Coborn’s and the freeway. The site is easily accessible for all STMA families. There is not the need to seek out turfed areas in other communities, saving time and money for the STMA parent.
The STMA Training Facility will have the following amenities:
• 3,000 sq. ft. (approx.) indoor turf soccer training area
• Office space
• Multi-purpose common area
• Storage space
• Player “mud” room area
The additional amenities will enable STMA to provide premier service to its members to enhance the year round soccer experience for its players.
STMA President, Charlie Estep who has guided the board through this project stated “Since our strategic meeting in January, where we as a board established our 1-5 year goals. It was evident that improving the winter soccer training opportunities was clear. The need to offer consistent year round opportunities is in line with the clubs mission statement. We are thankful for the City of Albertville for working with us as we navigated this project”.
Roger Derham, STMA Director of Coaching, added: “I am overjoyed with this news. The winter of 2012 was difficult to say the least. Sadly, we could only supply 3 hours of gym time this winter for our travel teams. Next year each travel team will be have 30-40 hours of indoor turf training. By being housed in one location it will enable me to be at the majority of the sessions to facilitate and/or observe each player. This for me is truly an exciting prospect. By having access to this facility will only elevate the level of play in all STMA players”.
STMA has routinely taken the initiative and time to listen to its membership. Tom Dawson, STMA Director of Operations said: “this project has been quite a challenge, as it will change the way in which we do things. The Training Facility will help stream line what we do behind the scenes. The infrastructure of the club will have to be modified to ensure that we are still offering the high level of customer stratification that one has come to expect from STMA.” Dawson added, “We will be hosting an informational meeting that is open to all to learn more about the facility”.
STMA Training Facility – Informational Meeting
Monday June 10th – 7pm
Middle School West Lecture Hall
STMA includes approximately 1,200 registered youth soccer players, making up nearly 120 teams (90 recreational team and 30 travel teams), totalling 4,000 players, coaches, officials, parents, volunteers and supporters.
STMA is incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit. The mission of STMA is to promote the game of soccer for all youth in St. Michael, Albertville and surrounding areas. We promote the importance of education, self-esteem, diversity and teamwork in a safe, fun environment, allowing players to develop to their fullest potential in soccer and in life.
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