The SPi Connection Newsletter
Spring 2018 Newsletter
April 18, 2018
Little League World Congress Scarves Are A Hit
SPI Sales Representative, Rob Holman, and his wife, Candy, had a great time seeing and reconnecting with old friends and customers and making new ones at the Little League International Congress. The International Congress was held January 18-22 in New Orleans, LA.
The purpose of the Congress, which was first held in 1956...
GotSoccer – Back To Our Roots
Born in Nambia, GotSoccer founder and CEO, Gavin Owen-Thomas was raised in East London, South Africa. A few years ago, Gavin returned to South Africa and whilst there was asked to meet with a man and woman, who persuaded him to visit an academy... read more
SPi Profile: Richard Matsumoto
Richard, what was one of your funniest SPi moments?
When a colleague’s pants got soaked when the toilet bowl broke...
Make Soccer Great Again at United Soccer Coaches Convention
SPI was at the forefront of the tongue in cheek, “Make Soccer Great Again” campaign
Come See Us!
•AYSO Pacific Expo • April 20-21, Honolulu, HI
•American Volleyball Coaches Spring Conference • May 4-5, Los Angeles, CA
•AYSO National AGM • June 15-17, Newport Beach, CA
Experience an International
Soccer Tour
Boys and girls soccer teams from all over North America - club and school soccer teams, as well as Olympic Development soccer programs and college soccer programs - have discovered the world of international soccer travel...
Drone Giveaway Is Highlight of AYSO Western States Expo
We had a great time seeing and reconnecting with old friends and customers and making new ones at the AYSO Western States Expo! AYSO Players, Volunteers and Parents from Sections 1, 2, 9, 10,
11 & 12 attended the Expo which took place in Las Vegas, NV March 2-4.
The lucky winner of the DJI Spark
Portable Mini Drone Quadcopter was Luke P. from AYSO Region 106, in Lakewood/Bellflower, CA.
SPi is a National Partner and the Official Pin, Medal and Coin Supplier of AYSO. For more information on AYSO visit AYSO.org
3D Acrylics Make Great Awards
Laser Engraved 3D Acrylics make great awards for administrators, coaches and volunteers.
Product Showcase
Victory Cups Are A Great Value
These unique cups feature an all metal cup on a marble base. They are available in 9”, 10” or 12” heights.
From left to right: Jon Bivens, John Hooper, Jeff Bivens, Maria Bivens, Rick Koch, Jack Keating and Mike Bivens
Sport Pins Trading Zone Will Be One of Many Highlights at Schwan’s USA Cup
The 34th annual Schwan’s USA CUP will be held at the National Sports Center (NSC) in Blaine, Minn. July 13-21, 2018. Sport Pins is the Official Pin and Coin Supplier of the Schwan’s USA Cup. Last year’s tournament featured 1,168 teams ...
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