Agreement signed with Fosso Ghiaia for the C.S. Vaienti
Ravenna FC and Fosso Ghiaia are pleased to announce the renewal of their partnership for the shared management of the G. Vaienti sports center, marking an important step towards an increasingly fruitful and future-oriented collaboration. Ravenna FC, as the center's main tenant, has agreed to allow Fosso Ghiaia to use the facility for its activities, while continuing to make the sports center a key base for the yellow-red youth sector’s operations.
This partnership reflects a mutual commitment to promoting sports and football at the local level, providing an ideal environment for the development of young talent from the Ravenna FC academy. At the same time, it activates synergies with local clubs, establishing the center as a reference point for the entire Ravenna province.
Fosso Ghiaia will manage the day-to-day operations of the sports center in line with the guidelines set by Ravenna FC, ensuring efficient and organized use of the facility. This collaborative approach will optimize resources and offer a high-quality service to all users of the center.
Moreover, Ravenna FC is committed to funding a series of significant upgrades to the structure, aimed at providing a more welcoming and functional environment for athletes, staff, and families. The planned renovations will create a stronger sense of identity and engagement for the center’s users. These improvements represent a tangible investment in the future of the sports center and the wider football community.
"Thanks to constructive dialogue and mutual commitment, we were able to find common ground that guarantees full satisfaction for both parties," commented Ravenna FC General Director Paolo Scocco. "This renewed agreement marks a new era of collaboration and growth, with the shared goal of making the Vaienti sports center an even more functional and welcoming place for the community."
"We appreciated the great willingness shown by the new ownership in formulating this agreement. We are very satisfied because we have laid the foundations for a productive collaboration with Ravenna FC. In particular, being able to continue our activities and contribute meaningfully to the management of this sports center, which we have been involved with since its creation, was a crucial aspect for us. continues Lorenzo Casanova, president of Fosso Ghiaia. Ravenna FC firmly believes that this partnership will contribute to creating new opportunities for the development of youth football in our area, which will benefit from a functional and well-managed sports center, while also ensuring the continuity of the activities of a historic and deeply rooted organization like Fosso Ghiaia.
The New Staff of the Giallorossi Youth Sector
The process of revitalizing the giallorossi club is significantly shaping the summer of 2024, with all club sectors involved in laying the groundwork for the ambitious project envisioned by the new ownership. A crucial aspect of this revitalization concerns the youth sector, whose structure has been completely overhauled to meet new challenges and ambitions. At the helm of this new direction are two methodology coordinators chosen by Davide Mandorlini: Federico Turchetta and Giulio Pastecchia, who will oversee the project. Their focus will be on creating an identifiable and vertical pathway within the youth sector.
The principles and guidelines for the youth sector and the entire giallorossi staff are clear and deep. As outlined by Mandorlini at the press conference, these principles aim to make Ravenna the top choice for all local young players. The foundational philosophy centers on the development and growth of the player not only from a technical or physical perspective but also in terms of personality, how they handle situations on and off the field. Values, identity, and a vision that extend beyond on-field results will help form players who can progress to the first team.
To achieve these goals, the methodology will embrace multidisciplinary aspects related to psychology, communication, pedagogy, and neuroscience. It will be supported by a team where coaches are in constant evolution to foster learning and provide the best educational path for the players. Open-mindedness, a continuous desire for growth, and curiosity are the key traits sought in the coaches, who will be introduced to the players' families in the coming days.
The vision for football training is global, aiming to educate players within the complexity and depth of the sport while recognizing a clear identity. Joining Turchetta and Pastecchia in this journey is Lorenzo Dadina, confirmed as the performance area manager, who has been coordinating the physical preparation of the young lions for years.
Regarding the youth sector composition, this will be a new path, starting from the previous season's squad and allowing players to test themselves with this new methodology. For future integrations, the new scouting area manager, Massimo Paciotti, is already active. He and his team will be responsible for identifying promising talents to be included in the giallorossi youth system, working ethically and in collaboration with local clubs—a synergy that is essential.
Completing the managerial framework of the structure are two organizational managers: Federico Masotti for competitive activities and Sandro Bonfiglioli for grassroots activities. The sports secretariat will include Sara Gobbi, Clara Geminiani, and Mariateresa Santaguida.