Ballard FC today announced our partnership with Telescope Talent, who will feature on the sleeve of all Ballard FC jerseys for the 2023 USL2 season. As our new sleeve sponsor, Telescope Talent will also collaborate with us to bring in prospective talent for our internship program. This is an exciting opportunity for both organizations to invest in the Ballard community by providing a player development pathway for aspiring soccer players and an internship program for aspiring professionals.
Telescope Talent is a talent acquisition services company specializing in executive search, direct hire, and RPO services. With a track record of successful placements across four continents, they have the expertise to help companies of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 500s. Their unique approach, combining data-driven market intelligence, personalized marketing, and direct engagement, gives employers access to the best talent in the market, enabling them to build winning teams and achieve their business goals.
“I’ve known Thomas, the founder and managing partner of Telescope Talent, for years and have always admired his passion for soccer and community. This partnership allows us to invest in our player and fan experience while also utilizing Telescope’s powerful recruiting to help build our 2023 internship program. Last year we had four paid interns and we’re excited to work with Telescope to expand that to eight which will provide great summer jobs and experiences for young aspiring professionals while enhancing the game day experience for our fans and players” – Sam Zisette, Ballard FC Co-Founder and GM
Telescope Talent have already appeared on the sleeve of the ‘Dozfy’ kit that released in December and will feature on this year’s ‘Brothers’ kit as well as the new home kit that will release before the start of the season.
Thomas Forysiak, Telescope’s founder and managing partner, said, “We are thrilled to partner with Ballard FC and invest in the development of aspiring soccer players in our community. Our experience in talent acquisition and our passion for soccer make this partnership a natural fit, and we look forward to working together to achieve our mutual goals.”
We are proud to partner with Telescope Talent and will have more information and applications available for our 2023 internship program soon! You can learn more about Telescope Talent on their website or LinkedIn.
This partnership between Ballard FC and Telescope Talent is a win-win for both organizations, as well as for the Seattle community. We are excited to see the positive impact this collaboration will have on the development of future soccer talent.
