Armstrong Sports Management INC.

Minor League Players Going Back to School!

2011-05-23T15:04:00.000-07:00

BRIDGEPORT, CT- In its third year of existence, the Armstrong Sports Management Quarterback School has again reinvented itself and has become a must for area signal callers.

“It’s a great time for me first of all” said ASM owner Bernie Armstrong, “the guys we bring in are eager to learn and work really hard throughout the sessions.” The unique part of the Quarterback School is Armstrong wide range of students. “The camp started and will always focus on the youth and their desire to get better at the quarterback position; however, for the last two years we’ve put a little twist into my sessions.” Armstrong has recently offered his school to Minor League football players throughout New England and the tri-state area. “I came to realize that the Minor League player had no resources to get better or receiving quality instruction in the offseason. At this level very few teams have a true quarterback coach so the player must rely on knowledge he acquired from either college or in some cases high school; our school provides them an opportunity to work on their fundamentals in a controlled environments which I feel clearly prepares them for their respected season.”

Last season New York Falcon’s longtime quarterback Cliff Providence attended the two day quarterback school hoping to give him an advantage going into his final season as a minor league player. “This was the first time since college I actually had somebody work directly with me, ASM worked on my mechanics, my drops, and just made me more comfortable as a quarterback going into the season.” Providence proceeded to have one of the strongest years of his careers and led the Falcons to the Five Star Football League championship.

A former standout at Danbury High School, Armstrong continued his career at the University of Maryland and played numerous years at the minor league level.“I enjoy working with the adult players” said Armstrong, “they have been very open-minded and easy to work with; I look forward to having them back next year.”

ASM Quarterback School is Back!

2011-05-01T17:16:00.001-07:00

ASM seeks interns

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www.ctbearcats.com

SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Overview

The Connecticut Bearcats are “Connecticut’s Minor League” football franchise. Based out of central Connecticut, the Bearcats offer internship opportunities to students interested in the career in professional sports.

Internship Opportunities (Positions Available)

· Video Production Staff (4)

· Football Operations Coordinator (3)

· Program Assistant (4)

Application Process and Intern Requirements

Typed essay (maximum of 50 words) describing why you want to be a part of the Connecticut Bearcats summer internship staff.
Updated resume
2.3 Overall Grade Point Average
Application Deadline: June 1, 2011

Qualifications

The qualified candidate must have a strong interest in sports and be very detailed orientated. All candidates must have solid verbal and written communication skills and be aggressive and a self-starter.

CONTACT

General Manager, Bernie Armstrong 203.339.5821 or berniejarmstrong@netscape.net

PROGRAM ASSISTANTS

Overview

The Connecticut Bearcats are “Connecticut’s Minor League” football franchise. Based out of central Connecticut, the Bearcats offer internship opportunities to students interested in the career in professional sports.

Job Description

· The Program Assistant works with the General Manager to manage the general day to day operations of the program. Must be able to work on multiple tasks at one time and strong communication skill is a must.

Duties

· A Program Assistant works with coordinators on their day to day operations of the football program. The Program Assistant will take on multiple tasks to insure the efficient management of the program. During games, they insure the game day staff is in place.

Qualifications

The Program Assistant must have a strong interest in sports and be very organized and detailed oriented. The Assistant must have strong verbal and written communication skills.

CONTACT

General Manager, Bernie Armstrong 203.339.5821

FOOTBALL OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

Overview

The Connecticut Bearcats are “Connecticut’s Minor League” football franchise. Based out of central Connecticut, the Bearcats offer internship opportunities to students interested in the career in professional sports

Job Description

· The Football Operations Coordinator works with the General Manager to manage the day to day operations of the program. Must be able to work on multiple tasks at one time and strong communication skill is a must.

Duties

· A Football Operations Coordinator assists with the day to day operations of the football program. The coordinator will assist with travel arrangements, scheduling, equipment purchasing, and compliance. During games, they insure the game day staff is in place.

Qualifications

The Football Operations Coordinator must have a strong interest in sports and be very organized and detailed oriented. The Coordinator must have an educational background in sports administration.

CONTACT

General Manager, Bernie Armstrong 203.339.5821

VIDEO PRODUCATION STAFF

Overview

The Connecticut Bearcats are “Connecticut’s Minor League” football franchise. Based out of central Connecticut, the Bearcats offer internship opportunities to students interested in the career in professional sports

Job Description

· The Video Production Staff will work with all Bearcats staff and players to create and edit game film and prepare it for viewing. Work with area cable access station with both equipment and preparing film for broadcasting. Must be able to work on multiple tasks at one time and strong communication skill is a must.

Duties

· The Video Production Staff must film each regular season home and away game (in Connecticut) and prepare for broadcasting.

· Edit film for viewing for players, coaches, and staff

· Work with local cable access station to prepare film for television show.

Qualifications

The Video Production Staff must be very organized and detailed oriented. Candidates must be very creative and a self-starter.

CONTACT

General Manager, Bernie Armstrong 203.339.5821

ASM seeks interns For Prep Program

2011-05-01T17:08:00.000-07:00

SOUTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT
PREP CLUB FOOTBALL
FALL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Overview
The Southwestern Connecticut Prep is an independent-college based football club. The Grizzlies provide an opportunity for non-qualifiers out of high school to continue their education and football careers with the focus of transferring to a 4-year college or university.
Internship Opportunities (Positions Available)
·       Compliance Officer (2)
·       Football Operations Coordinator (1)
·       Sports Information Coordinator (1)
·       Program Assistant (4)
Application Process and Intern Requirements
Typed essay (maximum of 50 words) describing why you want to be a part of the Southwestern Grizzlies staff.
Updated resume
2.3 Overall Grade Point Average
Application Deadline: June 1, 2011
Qualifications
The qualified candidate must have a strong interest in sports and be very detailed orientated. All candidates must have solid verbal and written communication skills and be aggressive and a self-starter.

CONTACT
Athletic Director, Bernie Armstrong 203.339.5821
             berniejarmstrong@netscape.net-www.swcgrizz.com

ASM Quarterback School Coming Soon!

2011-03-12T14:57:00.000-08:00

ASM Seeks Staff

2011-02-19T13:48:00.000-08:00

2011 JOB POSTING

Assistant Coaches (3)
Currently looking for various position coaches. Must have previous playing and/ or coaching experience. Flexible schedule and a true love of the game of football is a must. Voluntary position with one of the top minor league franchises in the country.
Positions are open until April 1, 2011.

Game Day Staff (4)

Looking for energetic and reliable individuals who enjoy the game of football. Must be detailed orientated and be creative. Voluntary position with one of the top minor league franchises in the country.

Positions are open until June 1, 2011

Sale Representative (2)

Individuals with sales experience and great contacts can be an asset in this position. Must be confident and a strong communicator. High commission based position. Good way to make extra money throughout the summer.

Positions open until June 1, 2011

WARRIORS CONNECT WITH TOPBALLERZ.NET

2010-05-11T11:30:00.000-07:00

NEW BRITIAN, CT- Topballerz.net, one of New England’s top talent recruiters, will be conducting the Western Mass Warriors upcoming tryout on May 15^th at American International College.

“We know there is talent in this area” said Topballerz.net owner Aaron Hairston, “we feel this is the best way to get a good look at the best players in Western Massachusetts.” In addition to his duties with Topballerz.net, Hairston is also the New England representative for World Sports Scouting (WSS), a national scouting service focused on recruiting the top amateur football players to play for professional franchises in the US, Canada, and Europe.

The May 15^th tryout will measure each participant in:

· 40 yard run

· Bench repetition of 225 lbs.

· Vertical jump

· Short Shuttle run

· “L” Drill

· Broad Jump

“We want to provide each of our players with an opportunity to get to the next level if they can” said Warriors owner Junior Williams, “we want the best for our guys.” The Western Mass Warriors will open their preseason practice schedule on May 19^th and will open their season on July 17^th in the New England Football League (NEFL).

Note to Western Mass Players,

We are quickly approaching our May 15th team tryout at American International College at 2pm. The tryout is open to all players interested in participating in the 2010 season. There is a $50 fee that will be subtracted from your overall player's fee.

The tryout will be conducted by topballerz.net one of the top athletic recruiters in New England.

Please feel free to forward the tryout flyer to anyone you feel may be interested in playing minor league football.

Contact me if you have any questions.

Bernie Armstrong

ASM

203-339-5821

QB Gary Smith returns to the game! April 24, 2010

2010-04-27T21:16:00.000-07:00

Gary Smith shown right

SMITH IS BACK

BRIDGEPORT, CT- In his first day at ASM Quarterback School, Gary Smith felt like a fish out of water throwing the football for the first time since 2007.

Gary Smith was the quarterback in waiting three years ago for the nationally recognized Connecticut Giants. After suffering an injury against the Baltimore Warriors in the second game of the season in 2007, Smith was replaced by little known backup Richie Snowden and the rest is as they say, “Minor League” history. Snowden went on to lead the team to two undefeated seasons and acknowledged as one of the country’s top players. At 6’1” 215, Smith who was arguably the teams’ top athlete was utilized as a receiving fullback where he caught 20+ passes in each of the next two seasons.

Stepping away from the game at the end of 2008, Smith established a holistic massage business and became a first time father. “I needed to get some things together before I did anything” said Smith, “becoming a father was very important to me, now that my family is situated; I am ready to come back and play the game that I love and missed”.

“He’s always is fantastic shape, he’ll clearly find a spot on our team” said Bearcats GM and ASM president Bernie Armstrong, “we expect him to compete for the quarterback job and push Richie in my opinion”.

See footage of Smith during ASM'S 2010 Qb camp below.

Photos

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ASM Teams up with TopBallerz for Tulsa Talons Try Out

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ASM Joins Warriors

2010-03-16T08:40:00.003-07:00

ASM President Bernie Armstrong and Warriors owner Junior Williams

HARTFORD, CT- “I am ready to take this program to the next level” said owner Junior Williams” and ASM can help do that for us.” Armstrong Sports Management (ASM) is a Connecticut-based sports management company with a focus on minor league franchises. ASM has been contracted to manage the general operations of the Western Mass Warriors for the next three years.

Established in 2006, ASM was a part of the Connecticut Giants nationally recognized run, including them coming one win shy of the National Championship in 2008. ASM also administered the inaugural season of the National Professional Basketball League’s Connecticut Stars and currently handle the general operations of the AAA Connecticut Bearcats and upstart New Haven County Cougars. ASM’s work with national sponsors such as Modell’s Sporting Goods and Buffalo Wild Wings earned President Bernie Armstrong the NEFL Executive of the Year in 2009.

The Warriors have already seen the results of ASM by way of a new state of the art website (www.westernmasswarriors), accusation of the newly renovated Abdow Field at American International College, and the design of new home and away uniforms for 2010. ASM has also acquired Topballers.net to administer the Warriors open tryouts on May 15^th

Upcoming Events

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May 21, 2011

April 8th
Mini camp Begins at Better Athlete Development for 4 weeks every Thursday $5 cover charge for this circuit training

April 17 and 24
QB camp at university of Bridgeport an asm camp Sat mornings 10am-12 at 12:30pm Bearcat Basketball game til 3pm in the save gym after QB camp. Bearcat invitational open to the public.

May 1st
Rookie tryouts closed try out No Veterans allowed .University of Bridgeport. $100 to tryouts. More for placement either New Haven Falcons or Bearcats. Both teams will play at the same field. That cost for this try out is then deducted from the $250 League fee.

May 3rd,2010 7pm
Mon-Wed-Sat practices at Wallingford
Reurning players must pay $100 for registeing but total is $150 so they will have a balance of $50.

June 6th,2010
Annual Jamboree at Sheehan High School and will feature the likes of Bearcats, Hudson Valley Cowboys Western Mass Warriors and the Ct Thunder.

Jamboree is deadline for Rookies and vets alike to fulfill their balance.

June 12,2010
Nutmeg Bowl one for fun promo. Home game. Play 60 double header Featuring Bearcats and New Haven Falcons. Their opponents have not yet been disclosed

June 19th,2010.
Lake George against yellow jackets 6pm game after game get on bus to Dave and busters. Retreat. One day trip. Get there by noon. Leukimia benefit game.

June 26,2010
Shriner bowl MassConn at AIC in Springfield 10am.
captains of all teams will meet the kids at the Shriners hospital.
Brooklyn Bulldawgs vs Connecticut Bearcats 2pm second game Brooklyn Wolfpack vs. New Haven County Falcons(our Double A team).
Family Welcome.

Buying a ticket to the Shriners bowl will give people discounts to get into the Basket Ball Hall of Fame.

Staff

2010-03-16T08:39:00.000-07:00

Bernie Armstrong-President

Bernie Armstrong has clearly secured a position as one of the "hardest working man in minor league sports". Over the past ten years Armstrong has worked directly with minor league teams and sports organization throughout the Northeast. Created in 2006, Armstrong Sports Management (ASM) is dedicated to serve both sport franchises and individual clients with their management and marketing needs.

In addition to working with some of the best college/professional players in Connecticut and Massachusetts, Armstrong has created a strong marketing plan that has brought well over 700 football fans to each of our home games this season for the teams in which ASM manages. He also broker all sales and promotional contracts with both local and national companies to include Red Bull Energy Drink, Wallingford Toyota, and Modell’s Sporting Goods. He also oversee all communication efforts, not limited to, but including local newspapers, internet, and radio. He also worked as the host of a live television interview show based with a focus of the team’s various community and athletic activities.

Armstrong is an active member of the NFL Alumni Committee; Connecticut Branch for the past three years. His focus has been to connect the Board with area youth groups throughout Fairfield County to fulfill our mission of Caring for Kids. "During my time with the committee, I worked to create a successful NFL Alumni Charity Golf Tournament where by way of sponsorships and golfers we earned over $100,000 each year to be dispensed to various youth based organization throughout Fairfield County".

Armstrong was a 4-year football player at the University of Maryland where he earned a degree in Sports Administration

Sherlly Alceus-Data Analyst

Brooklyn, NY Native. Sherlly has lived in CT for 3+ years and will serve as the team’s data/statistics analyst. She will be recording data and statistics on the players for use by coaches, staff, and fans. She is a graduate of Penn State (undergrad) and Central Michigan (grad) Universities.

Ricardo Rivera- Public Relations Coordinator
A New Jersey native relocated and now Connecticut resident, Rivera will serve as the public relations coordinator. A former Ct Giant and Bearcat, Rivera's mission will be to maximize all opportunities to create the best relationship possible between the team and its community. An undergrad of Housatonic Community College, Rivera is currently studying to get his Associates in Business Administration with an expected grad date of May 2011.

Eric Alacea
A Bridgeport resident with a passion for sports who is taking on double duty as Bearcat Player and now moving to the adminstrative side of the field. Eric's focus will be on Marketing and Community/Social Interactions.

History

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Established in 2006, Armstrong Sports Management (ASM) is dedicated to serve both sport franchises and individual clients with their management and marketing needs. ASM's mission is simple, it is a promise to be accountable to the client from day one. ASM represent their client's interests with long standing commitment, emphasizing trust, friendship, and above all honesty.

ASM was a part of the Connecticut Giants nationally recognized run, including them coming one win shy of the National Championship in 2008. ASM also administered the inaugural season of the National Professional Basketball League’s Connecticut Stars and currently handle the general operations of the Triple-A Connecticut Bearcats, Double-A Western Mass Warriors and the Single-A New Haven County Falcons.

ASM’s has created partnerships with national sponsors such as Modell’s Sporting Goods and Buffalo Wild Wings which earned President Bernie Armstrong the New England Football League’s Executive of the Year Award in 2009.