The Long Island Rough Riders have announced their 2009/10 indoor training programs to be held at the Globall Sports Centers located at the Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale and the Cunningham Sports Center in Fresh Meadows, Queens.

Training programs at both facilities will commence in October with an initial three-week course. Concurrent eight-week classes will follow until the spring of 2010.

"The Rough Riders training programs are the best way to help a player improve their skills and become confident handling the ball," said Rough Riders Director of Coaching John Diffley. "Muscle memory and repetition are important elements of our training programs that will dramatically improve player development."

Based on the demand from previous years, the Rough Riders have expanded their selection of training courses to include:

- BALL MASTERY: Fast footwork / 1st Touch, Control & Passing / One vs. One
- FUTSAL SERIES: Futsal 101 / Futsal Footwork / Futsal Tactics
- GOALKEEPER SERIES: Goalkeeper 101 / Goalkeeper Intermediate / Advanced
- OPERATION KICK START: New for players 4 to 7 years old
- PERSONAL INSTRUCTION: New private professional training sessions
- STRIKER SERIES: Goal Scoring 101 / Finishing School / Finishing School Advanced

In addition to the instruction classes above, Globall Sports has also included multi-sport courses catered specifically to soccer and lacrosse players. A complete detailed outline of all Rough Riders and Globall training courses can be found at www.globallsportscenters.com.

"We are excited to expand our training at both Globall Sports Centers," said Flavio Ferri, General Manager of the Rough Riders. "With the new training curriculums and accomplished coaching staff, we are confident that we will continue to offer the best training for aspiring athletes on Long Island."

For additional training program details, please contact the Long Island Rough Riders at (516) 622-3900 ext. 13 or email Shaun Higgins at shiggins@liroughriders.com or visit Globall Sports at www.globallsportscenters.com.

About Globall Sports Centers

Globall Sports Centers are centrally accessible from all main highways, located at Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale and the Cunningham Sports Center in Fresh Meadows, Queens.

Mitchel Athletic Complex is a 28,000 square foot, clear span indoor turf facility located adjacent from the Long Island Children’s Museum.

Cunningham Sports Center is centrally located in Cunningham Park, Queens on Union Turnpike just west of the Clearview Expressway. This 36,000 square foot facility offers the highest quality field turf along with a furnished club house and locker rooms. 

About the Long Island Rough Riders

The Long Island Rough Riders have been part of the Long Island soccer scene since their inception in 1994. The Rough Riders men and women’s team won their first National Championship in 1995. The Rough Riders men’s team featured former US National Team members Chris Armas, Tony Meola, and Rough Riders Director of Coaching John Diffley as well as MLS stars Jim Rooney and Giovanni Savarese. Since their initial success, the Rough Riders men’s team has gone on to win the United Soccer League (USL) 2nd Division National Championship in 2002 and has sent numerous players to Major League Soccer (MLS).

In 2007 the Rough Riders reacquired a W-League franchise, which was formerly known as the Lady Riders. The Rough Riders women’s team qualified for the Eastern Conference Finals in 2008.