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"You've made the game fun and pushed us to where we are now. As a result of working with World Soccer, I was nominated as an Umbro and parade all American and chosen for both the USA National youth team (U20 & U16) and received a full scholarship to for and attend the University of Portland. I was also named to the 1996 Soccer America all freshman team and the final four all tournament team."

Regina Holan - former Sparta Prague Center Midfielder. & U.S. U-20 Women's National Team. Former NCAA Div. 1 player at University of Portland and U.C. Berkeley. Coached by World Soccer staff for 3 years individually, in Small Groups and on State Cup winning Sunnyvale Roadrunners club team. Attended World Soccer camps 3 years. World Soccer camp asst. coach- 5 years.

"The attitude/ skills/motivation and soccer passion I have acquired since starting at World Soccer are qualities that have given me greater success and enjoyment"

Clark Macintosh - Former player at University of San Francisco. California State Team  U 17. Member of World Soccer European Elite Tour Team - 2000/2001.

"Thanks to World Soccer I have come to realize that soccer is not just a game of passing and dribbling but a pursuit requiring intelligence and mental toughness."

Brooke O' Hanley - Former player Carolina WUSA Pro-team which won the league in 2002. Former NCAA Div. 1 player at University of Portland. Member of 3-time National Champions Central Valley Mercury. Coached individually by World Soccer for 7 years. Attended World Soccer camps 3 years. Received scholarship assistance and college guidance through World Soccer assistance.

"The skills I have learned through World Soccer have enabled me to play at a higher level."

Kelly Sweitzer - N. CA state Team U-14 to U-17. Pleasanton U-19 Premier club team. Full scholarship recipient from NCAA Div. 1 Colorado College. Referred by World Soccer. Coached privately by World Soccer staff for 7 years and Small Groups for 4 years.

"World Soccer taught me the skills and knowledge that enabled me to play at the level I am at now. They helped me earn a Division 1 scholarship to Colorado College and helped me in the recruiting process. The staff is very respected and well known by a majority of college coaches. Since I have been working with World Soccer, my skills and confidence have improved greatly. In the seven years I've known the World Soccer coaches they have always been role models and friends for me."

Christie Ginanni - Scholarship player for NCAA Div. 1 Colorado College fall 2001. Received scholarship through assistance of World Soccer. Golden Gate Premier U-19 club team, coached by World Soccer. Coached by World Soccer in Small Groups, 4 years. Attended World Soccer camps, 7 years. World Soccer camp counselor, 2 years.

"I was a U.S. Regional Player and I  trained with the World Soccer Staff for 3 years. Training with World Soccer improved my skills, endurance and understanding of the game, which helped me succeed in making both the State Team and the Regional Pool."

Lisa Ferrera - Former Sac. State. Former NorCal U-16&18 State & Regional teams, Golden Gate Premier U-19 club team.

"World Soccer's staff are great teachers of the game that they clearly love so much. Their training sessions are very intense, yet fun. They teach all aspects of the game, including the mental part. World Soccer has helped develop me into the player I am today and will no doubt help me become the player I want to be tomorrow."

Robert Morini - Notre Dame de Namur scholarship player (San Francisco, Ca.) Toured with the World Elite Teams to UK, Europe and trained with Wimbledon Youth in London. Central Midfield and playmaker.

"I trained with World Soccer staff continuously for over 4 years, and I attribute my passion for the game, skills, and strategic development to their professionalism, enthusiasm, and unique coaching techniques. They are truly a remarkable group. They helped me get to the top"

Kelsey Hollenbeck - Former player of U of Portalnd 'Pilots' - 2002 & 2005 Womens NCAA D1 Champions, and World Soccer Camp Asst. Former GGP Premier Club team and State and Regional Pool player for three years. Current Asst Coach at Union FC.

"I learned more every time I trained with the staff at World Soccer. I was training with them for over 6 years. The technical and tactical knowledge is #1. Their team tours to Europe are also the greatest experience playing against top European Pro Club teams !"

Matt Nolan  - Williams College. Former Captain of Palo Alto H.S. and World Elite Euro Tour team Captain in 2000 & 2001.

"Gary , Simon, Victor, Carine (Ireland), Peter Horvath and Regina Holan have taught me that not only do the soccer skills and strategies take you to the top, but the passion of the game and attitude of the player. Over the past 4 years they have helped me developed into the player i am today and continue to provide guidance and instruction for the player i want to become. They have provided me with an environment where they have encouraged me to play with older and better players, and have introduced me to players on the US and Greek National team, as well as many collegiate players. They are always willing to come out and train every day and through their teachings i have had so much success. They are also in the process of helping my family and I with my college recruiting and are striving to help me get into the best college that will continue to help me improve."

Veronica Perez - U of Washington scholarship player.
Union FC Under 19 player (since 13 years of age-beneficiary of numerous individual, small group lessons and team training)
State and Regional team player 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005.
National Pool player. 2003, 2004, 2005.