Steel SPORTS, MODUSLINK HOST BASEBALL CAMP WITH MIAMI MARLINS
In partnership with the Miami Marlins Foundation and thanks to scholarship funding from ModusLink, the Steel Sports Kids First Road Show delivered a highly impactful baseball camp on July 18-22 at Tropical Park in Miami. Nearly 30 kids including underserved youth attended the camp that offered a chance to learn basic baseball fundamentals along with our Kids First philosophy and Core Values. The kids had a blast learning the game and making memories.
MERCY AKIDE-UDOH GIVES AWARD AT afRICAN FOOTBALL CEREMONY
Congratulations to Steel United Virginia's Mercy Akide-Udoh who was invited to attend and present an award at this year’s Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards Ceremony on July 21 in Morocco! Coach Mercy was also invited to attend the 2022 CAF African Women’s Cup of Nations Final while in Morocco. Mercy is a true role model to all soccer players around the world, and we're so appreciative of all she's done, not only with Steel, but for the entire soccer community.
KIDS FIRST ROAD SHOW VISITS DELAWARE & HANDYTUBE CORPORATION
The Kids First Road Show visited Camden, Delaware on July 11-14 with support from HandyTube Corporation. The four-day multisport camp taught kids from the community different sports in a positive and fun atmosphere. The kids played soccer, baseball, flag football, dodgeball, kickball and more, all while learning our Core Values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity and Commitment. HandyTube’s funding secured the opportunity for kids who may not have had the means to join. Check out this amazing video of the impact the Kids First Road Show had on the kids participating.
COLORADO HITS HOME RUN WITH BASEBALL & SOFTBALL XPERIENCE CAMPS
On July 10-14, Steel Sports welcomed over 50 young baseball and softball players to its first Overnight Xperience Camp in Colorado. Players were treated to a first class experience on the campus of the University of Northern Colorado-Greeley. Campers stayed on site and received instruction on hitting, pitching, defense and baserunning, drill work to improve technique, a pro-style combine to record measurements and scrimmage games. The kids had a blast improving their skills, building character and leadership skills, making new friends and enjoying fun bonding activities during the week. Hats off to the coaches for coordinating an incredible camp!
STUART SHARPLES RUNS 100k FOR WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT
Last year, New Jersey's Stu Sharples ran a 5K while wearing a 20-pound weighted vest and raised over $2,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project, so for 2022 he wanted to up his game and commitment. Stu completed over 100K with the weighted vest during July, and he's currently raised nearly $5,500! Wearing the vest symbolizes the strength our warriors have been through when dedicating their lives to this country. Every step Stu takes and every dollar he raises helps empower wounded warriors to thrive in their next mission, whatever it may be. Steel Sports is very proud of Stu’s effort to raise awareness and funds to support service members who have dedicated themselves to our country and our freedom.
TEXAS RINGS IN NEW SEASON WITH SIGNING DAY PARTY
Steel United Texas celebrated the upcoming season with a Signing Day Party for players from the 2012-2008 age groups. Along with photos, donuts, free play, a raffle draw for a chance to pie a coach, the players also created Thank You cards for the troops serving both home and abroad as part of July's social impact theme.
STEEL UNITED PA TEAMS TRAVEL TO SWEDEN's GOTHIA CUP
Working with EPL Sports Tours, Steel Sports' official tour provider, Steel United Pennsylvania sent two girls teams to Sweden for its annual Gothia Cup, one of the largest soccer tournaments in the world. The tour started with some sightseeing and a friendly match in Stockholm before the group moved on to Gothenburg for the Gothia Cup. The teams went a combined 9-4 during the tournament with the U17 girls going all the way to the semifinals. Congrats to both teams for representing Steel and the United States in impressive fashion, both on and off the field!
SUMMER TROPHY WELCOMES NEARLY 150 TEAMS
Nearly 150 teams competed in the Steel Sports Summer Trophy tournament held July 9-10 at Rider University in Lawrenceville, NJ. Several Steel United teams took part from New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and the Steel United PA Summer 07 Girls team were finalists in their division.
Bobby VALENTINE Town Halls CONTINUE
The unique opportunity for Steel Partners business units to experience Town Halls with the legendary MLB manager Bobby Valentine has been a huge success. Steel Sports is so grateful to Bobby for traveling the country to speak to employees about the Steel Partners purpose, our Kids First philosophy, the importance of our Core Values, and, of course, Tommy Lasorda's impact on all of us. Steel Sports also gets to engage employees on opportunities to take coaching courses and apply for sponsorships for their youth teams. Bobby recently visited OMG in Illinois, MTE in Wisconsin and KASCO in Missouri.
Staff Spotlights
Congratulations to July's Staff Star Kevin Gallaugher from California and Social Impact MVP Stuart Sharples from New Jersey! Kevin has stepped up in the South Bay region as Assistant Teams Director taking on additional responsibilities, he led his 05 Boys team to the championship game of the NPL Finals, and he enthusiastically made the cross country trek to fill in at the recent Steel Sports National Camp in Pennsylvania. KG has shown us all the meaning of Teamwork this month!
Stuart has raised over $5,500 for the Wounded Warrior Project and completed 100K with a weighted vest to raise awareness for veterans with traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, and physical injuries so they can get the specific help they need, free of charge, through WWP. Thanks for your Commitment to this noble cause, Stu!