Tottenham have announced a new partnership which aims to develop grassroots soccer in the United States, reports, www.sportspromedia.com/. Linking up with Tallahassee United, Tottenham will provide full-time coaching support and instil the club's coaching philosophy. Tallahassee United will be renamed Tallahassee Tottenham Hotspur and wear the Premier League club's kit.
"We are delighted to launch our partnership with Tallahassee," said Grant Cornwell, the head of Tottenham Hotspur Global Coaching.
"With our innovative programmes, we are creating pathways and opportunities for young players and coaches associated with Tallahassee. Our Global Coaching team works across the world to develop young players and educate coaches, getting across a unique philosophy the Club has always prided itself on - attacking football played with style and flair."
Robert Hosay, the president of Tallahassee Tottenham Hotspur, added: "Our community is extremely excited about this partnership because it will help provide the highest quality training to all ages and all levels of players, as well as coaches.
"Having Tottenham Hotspur, an English Premier League team, invest in this community, is going to provide an incredible springboard for youth soccer in the greater Tallahassee region."
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