GeneralSports sponsors AFCA Convention Luncheon
10 Jan, 2009
RALEIGH, NC — GeneralSports Venue, the U.S. licensee of the AstroTurf brand, teamed with the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) as an official sponsor of the 2009 AFCA Convention in Nashville. Approximately 5,000 members attend the 3-day convention featuring coaching clinics, meetings and a variety of educational programs.
AstroTurf serves as the title sponsor of the AstroTurf Kick-Off Luncheon. The National Football Foundation Hall of Fame championship trophies will be presented and the AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year recipients, Outstanding Achievement Award, Academic Achievement Award and Trailblazer Award will all be announced. Georgia State University Head Coach Bill Curry will serve as the Master of Ceremonies. Football legend Archie Manning, who serves as ambassador for the AstroTurf brand, also plans to attend the convention and host a private reception for coaches.
“Having an innovative company like GeneralSports Venue, and the legendary AstroTurf brand, serve as a sponsor of the 2009 AFCA Convention is a tremendous asset for us,” said Mel Pulliam, AFCA's director of marketing and development. “The fact that AstroTurf also brings Archie Manning to the convention is another reason we are so excited about this year's event.”
“AFCA is one of the most influential organizations in American football, and we are extremely proud to partner with the association and its members at the 2009 convention,” said Jon Pritchett, GSV CEO. “We're looking forward to seeing old friends and making new acquaintances as we recognize the leaders in the coaching profession and introduce the newest innovations from AstroTurf that have once again positioned the brand as a leader in the synthetic sports turf industry.”
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