SPIRE Names Kyle Harrison as Brand Ambassador and Consultant
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Geneva, OH – April 11, 2022: SPIRE Institute & Academy has formally announced that lacrosse athlete and entrepreneur, Kyle Harrison, will be joining the SPIRE team as both a Brand Ambassador and Consultant for the sports academy’s newly created lacrosse program. Harrison is one of the most successful and decorated lacrosse players of all time, […]
SPIRE Academy Lacrosse Program
SPIRE Academy is a specialized academic institution focused on inspiring the best expression of the human spirit through athletics, academics, and service to others. The high school features a world class 750,000 sqft facility on over 500 acres of land located in Geneva, Ohio. It is the training location for Olympians and World Champions. SPIRE’s […]
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