CSPD and Switchbacks provide soccer clinic and new soccer balls for students

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- It may not have been ideal weather, but that didn't stop the Colorado Springs Police Department and their partners from making some magic at Centennial Elementary School.

In partnership with SCHEELS, the Colorado Springs Police Department PlayCOS program showed up with a full dump truck of soccer balls, 350 in all, which were then donated to the students with the help of some Switchbacks soccer players and Ziggy, the team mascot.

"You know, bringing all these partnerships together benefits the community, right? And not only that, but we're helping bridge those bonds with the police department and the youth of our community," said Sergeant Ronnie Taylor.

The students were also treated to a soccer clinic, where they received tips from the pro players in attendance.

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