Digital bank Chase has been announced as the Official Banking Partner of the Irish Football Association.
Chase will be working with the men’s, women’s, youth and disability national teams across the next four years. As part of the partnership, the Chase logo will appear on the training kit worn by the men’s and women’s teams.
The three other football associations in the UK – The FA in England, the Scottish FA and the Football Association of Wales – have also signed partnership agreements with Chase, which is the consumer banking business of US-headquartered JP Morgan Chase & Co., a leading global financial services firm.
Through the Home Nations partnership Chase will be supporting individuals across the UK from low-income and low socio-economic backgrounds by providing access to fully funded coaching qualifications and free learning tools, helping to develop transferable skills for life on and off the football pitch.
More details will be revealed when the programme is launched in the coming weeks
Chase will also be providing opportunities for customers to get closer to the national teams through memorable experiences at matches and training grounds.
“Football has the unique ability to drive positive societal change, bringing together millions of people across every corner of the UK,” said Deborah Keay, UK Chief Marketing Officer at Chase.
“We are excited to be working with the Home Nations to use the power of football to support individuals and communities across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.”
“We recognise there are barriers that can make obtaining coaching qualifications difficult for many. By supporting individuals with access to the right resources and tools they need to succeed, we can help people develop key life skills on and off the pitch that will have a positive impact on their lives.”
“This partnership will provide added value to different parts of our operation, which is really exciting,” added Patrick nelson, CEO of the Irish Football Association.
“We know that our senior teams attract significant attention, and rightly so.”
“But we are committed to enhancing the skill set of individuals right across our football family and the bursary for aspiring coaches that comes as part of our partnership with Chase, an organisation that shares our vision and values here at the Irish FA, will really help us continue to do that.”
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