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Cobi Jones joins Protege Soccer Advisory Group
Scottsdale, AZ. Mar 27, 2007 - Today Protege Sports Inc. announced that Cobi Jones has agreed to be a member of the Protege Soccer advisory group member, joining MLS stars Craig Waibel, Pat Onstad,and Greg Vanney. The advisory group will help formulate plans for soccer instruction, coach selection, and soccer business stratagy.

Cobi Jones is one of the most recognizable and successful American soccer players of all time. Jones is currently the all-time leader of the United States national team in appearances, with more than 164 caps (scoring 15 goals). He played for the team in the 1994, 1998, and 2002 FIFA World Cups. He also represented his country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.Jones currently plays for the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer, with whom he has been since the team's inaugural season in 1996.

“As we develop each sport, the first step is to consult with experts in that field. Cobi has played soccer his whole life, has played in the US and Europe, and brings insight and knowledge that is very rare. He is a great addition to the advisory group”, said Andrew Lombard, CEO for Protege. Protege currently offers soccer instruction through their web site www.ProtegeSportsInc.com

Cobi is equally excited about the new position. “I’m always interested in helping soccer grow. I think that we can make a real difference in the teaching of soccer foundamentals. If a young player can develop good foundamentals, they can always improve – on any level, “ he said

Protege Sports Inc. is a Scottsdale, AZ. based multi-media company that offers instruction from some of the best coaches and athletes in their sport. Any student athlete (or Protege), from any location, can now take a private sports lesson from the best players and coaches in the world through Protege. The company also offers a complete catalog and library of the finest drills and lessons clips that can be accessed through its exclusive membership subscription base. Additionally, members will have access to live broadcasts of training sessions by their world-class Academy Directors.

By mid-2007 the company plans to offer franchises to other areas of the U.S.

posted : 27-Apr-07

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