Girls Soccer Network Welcomes David Ricca as Director of Growth
Los Angeles, California Sep 15, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - Girls Soccer Network (GSN), the premier platform empowering young female soccer players across the United States, is thrilled to announce the appointment of David Ricca as Director of Growth. Ricca brings more than a decade of experience in sports marketing and live events, having worked with top-tier brands, youth leagues, and grassroots initiatives nationwide. At GSN, he will lead strategic sponsorship outreach, cultivate dynamic brand partnerships, and help unlock new opportunities for growth and engagement across the entire GSN ecosystem. A key focus of Riccas role will be spearheading sponsorship efforts for SocceristaFest GSNs new flagship live event, launching in June 2026, at the height of World Cup frenzy and a moment of global celebration for the soccer. While the official date and venue are still being finalized, GSN is currently in conversations with top-tier soccer event spaces to host the one-day experience. SocceristaFest will be an immersive, high-energy gathering for girls soccer players and their families, featuring pro player meet-and-greets, live podcast tapings, skill-building workshops, sponsor activations, and more. Designed to be both empowering and unforgettable, SocceristaFest brings GSNs mission to life: building spaces where young athletes can learn, connect, and thrive on and off the pitch. David truly loves and cares about growing every facet of soccer in this country, said Jen Gruskoff, Founder and CEO of Girls Soccer Network. He has a proven track record in live events an area where I believe GSN can truly thrive. With Davids good energy and help, we can create a new kind of event-experience for soccer girls and their families. Ricca will also support GSNs broader portfolio helping forge brand partnerships across editorial, podcasting, digital content, and the Soccerista United mentorship program.His background in soccer experiences and experiential brand strategy makes him a natural fit for this next phase of GSNs growth. Soccer is more than a game its a global language of resilience, community, and opportunity, said Ricca. Im honored to join Girls Soccer Network to help expand its impact and create more pathways for girls and women to thrive in the sport and beyond. Thank you to Jen and the GSN team for welcoming me. To learn more about David Ricca, visit his LinkedIn profile. Media Contact: Jen Gruskoff Founder & CEO jgruskoff@girlssoccernetwork.comMedia ContactGirls Soccer Networkjgruskoff@girlssoccernetwork.comhttps://girlssoccernetwork.com/ Source :Girls Soccer NetworkThis article was originally published by IssueWire. Read the original article here.
Mending Minds Village Condemns Violence, Calls for Collaboration of Leaders
Springville, Utah Sep 12, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - In response to the tragic and violent attacks Wednesday that claimed the life of Charlie Kirk in Orem, Utah, as well as the high school shooting at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colorado, Mending Minds Village stands in solidarity with the family's, co-workers, supporters, and communities of the victims of these horrific acts.Statement from Executive Director Kaden Mattinson:"Mending Minds Village extends our deepest condolences to the family of Charlie Kirk, as well as the victims of the horrific high school shooting at Evergreen High School. Not only was Kirk a powerful advocate for the youth of today, he was also a husband, father, business owner, and American man. These acts affect the entire nation, and we stand with all those who were impacted both directly and indirectly both of these incidents. We are calling upon our leaders, law enforcement, and nonprofit advocates to join together with Mending Minds Village to create a movement of peace, understanding, and solidarity. Our nation is struggling with division and negativity, and it is up to us as leaders to create a future our children will be safe to exist in."A Proposal for ChangeMending Minds Village is proposing a conversation between our leadership, law enforcement and first responders, nonprofit leaders, education leaders, and medical professionals to create a meaningful dialogue and create real solutions for peace and solitude in the wake of recent violence. We are prepared to host a roundtable and invite those voices from across the political and social spectrum to address:- The root causes of political violence- Mental health and youth engagement strategies- Community-based prevention and education- Restorative justice and healing initiativesCall to ActionWe urge leaders across Utah and the nation to reach out and join us in this effort. This is not a political issueit is a human one. Together, we can begin the work of mending minds, restoring peace, and building a future where peace and conversation precedes and overrides violence. Together, we can create a future that our children will not have to heal from. The time is now for leaders to step up and begin the healing that our state and nation desperately needs.About Mending Minds Village - Mending Minds Village is a nonprofit organization based in Richfield, Utah that is committed to improving the mental health of youth and families. Through advocacy, peer support, in-home assistance, and education, we strive to create a supportive environment for youth to thrive and become healthy and stable adults.Contact:Kaden Mattinson, Executive DirectorMending Minds VillagePhone: (801) 259-3312Website: https://www.mendingmindsvillage.org/Media ContactMending Minds Villagekaden@mendingmindsvillage.org8012593312PO Box 121, Richfield, Utah 84701http://www.mendingmindsvillage.org/ Source :Mending Minds VillageThis article was originally published by IssueWire. Read the original article here.
