BEAUMONT, Texas, Sept. 18, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - Thomas Anthony Guerriero, CEO of Oxford City Football Club, Inc. (OTCQB:OXFC), has an extensive track record of helping the communities he has taken an interest in. In Oxford he has worked closely with his Managing Director Colin Taylor to develop and expand their Oxford City Casuals Program which services hundreds of the children and adults with learning disabilities. It has been expanding into the creation of its own league and multiple teams throughout the region.
Colin Taylor stated, "These programs are tremendous for these individuals who now have the opportunity to come to Oxford City. This program has educated the community on the importance of giving opportunities to all."
The Impact of the Oxford City Learning Disability Programs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnqa-mzUwkc
Education is very important to Thomas Anthony Guerriero, hence why he has chosen Beaumont, Texas as the future home of the University Campus for CIT University. Beaumont, Texas has been named the least educated major city in the United States, as stated by the Houston Chronicle, and Thomas Anthony Guerriero plans to change that. CIT University degree programs will only be $9,900 per year tuition, and with their special practical programs, the goal for each student is to leave the degree programs absolutely debt free.
The professional sports team Oxford City FC in England has seen the positive impact since Thomas Anthony Guerriero's arrival. The financial investment into the organization has put the organization in the best the financial position in their 132 years. It has also seen an investment in new coaches, front office, and players that has completely turned around the organization. The team has completely done a 180 degree turn for the better, going from the bottom of the league table to one point off the top of the table and competing for promotion.
Head Coach of Oxford City FC Enrique Guillen stated, "Since I have been in Oxford, I have not seen the city this excited for Oxford City FC, and we are very grateful to the efforts of Thomas Anthony Guerriero and his staff to making all this possible."
BBC News League Table:
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As for Oxford City of Texas, CEO Thomas Anthony Guerriero has already invested a tremendous amount of money, time, and resources to bring something of real value to Beaumont, Texas. He has hired local residents, and has made donations to support the local charities. He has joined the Chamber of Commerce and plans to join other community groups to try to give something to the city of Beaumont that is needed. Hope for a better future, with more opportunities and more entertainment. Oxford City FC of Texas has plans to build a large outdoor sports facility similar to the one Oxford City FC built in Oxford England. This would be phenomenal for the people of Beaumont and bring more people from the surrounding cities to Beaumont due to these professional facilities.
With this being the inaugural season, he has already signed several extraordinary players from around the world. There are players coming into Beaumont from Portugal, UK, Brazil and Italy, just to name a few, but they aren't focusing on just international players. The main focus with Oxford City FC of Texas is to bring to light all of the local talent in the area. After scouting the various local leagues and games on the weekends, there was so much potential among the local players, that they will be holding trials this Saturday September 20th at Ford Arena. The goal is to bring the first professional sports championship ever to Beaumont, Texas. At each of the 10 home games that will be played at Ford Arena, Oxford City FC of Texas will be having entertainment for all ages, from a pre-game music concert to a half time live music performance to a post-game concert with some of the best bands in the country.
CEO Thomas Anthony Guerriero said, "Beaumont deserves the opportunities that Oxford City FC of Texas is planning to bring to the city. The city's economic and social benefit from our efforts will be significant."
"I will be the first to say, we are here to stay, we are relentless in our work ethic, we are determined, we are dedicated, and we will be a part of every fiber in the city of Beaumont for many years to come. We will succeed and expect the people of Beaumont to rally around us while having a vested stake in the city's success."
Oxford City FC of Texas opens their season at Ford Arena on November 8th. Kickoff is 7PM but doors will open at 5pm with lots of on-field tailgating, activities and a pregame live music concert. There will be a halftime show and to finish off an event filled evening, the best Journey Tribute band in the US will be giving a blockbuster concert. Tickets range from $10 - $15. You can get your individual game day tickets now on Ticketmaster or for season tickets email, info(at)oxfordcityfctexas(dot)com.
About Oxford City FC (OXFC)
http://www.oxfordcityfc.com
Oxford City is a diversified holding company, which controls five portfolios.
The First Portfolio (OXFC Sports Portfolio)
The OXFC Sports Portfolio has a controlling interest is the largest publicly traded diversified portfolio of professional sports teams in the world. Oxford City's portfolio contains a 132-year-old professional football club Oxford City FC, which plays in the Conference North Division of the English Football Association. They also own Oxford City Nomads, which plays in the Hellenic League Premier Division of the English Football Association. Oxford City owns Oxford City Futsal, which plays at the highest level of Futsal in England and has one of the best teams in the UK. The company has also acquired Oxford City Basketball, which plays their games in the EBL, English Basketball League. Most recently, Oxford City acquired two professional indoor soccer teams within the U.S., expanding the company's reach to Sioux Falls, South Dakota and South Florida. Oxford City now owns the MASL team The Texas Strikers in Beaumont, Texas. Becoming part of the MASL will leverage the Oxford City sports portfolio to maximize its sponsorship and advertising opportunities to a global level. Oxford City now owns a total of 7 professional sports teams around the world.
The Second Portfolio (OXFC Academic Portfolio)
The OXFC Academic Portfolio owns a diversified portfolio of academic institutions. OXFC owns Oxford City Sports College in Oxford and CIT University in the United States, which expects to have its first brick and mortar campus in the United States in South Florida in the near future to strategically put the University in a tremendous position for the future. CIT University's curriculum is designed by Ivy League scholars and developers providing a state of the art educational platform and is unique to any ever seen.
The Third Portfolio (OXFC Media & Entertainment Portfolio)
The OXFC Media & Entertainment Portfolio owns a diversified portfolio of media & entertainment companies. OXFC owns Oxford City Broadcasting Network (http://www.oxfordcitybroadcasting.com), which is broadcasted online globally. OXFC has acquired 1882.tv, which will become the global television platform for the company and their interests. Oxford City's 24 hour television programming which will broadcasted around the world.
The Fourth Portfolio (OXFC Real Estate & Property Management Portfolio)
The OXFC Real Estate & Property Management Portfolio controls a diversified portfolio of real estate including Oxford City Stadium, Oxford City Indoor Arena, and the Oxford City 3G Training Facility. OXFC benefits from these facilities both in usage and in rental income.
The Fifth Portfolio (OXFC Mergers & Acquisitions Portfolio)
The Mergers and Acquisitions Portfolio consists of the most experienced value specialists who implement proprietary methodology to identify and acquire equity positions in private and public companies with unlimited growth potential to bring tremendous synergies and value to Oxford City.
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