WCS held a three-day seminar on December 15-17, 2005 specifically targeted at Club Directors and Coaches from the USA and Europe.
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Testimonials from Seminar Presenters:
The Elite Club Seminar provided an outstanding opportunity for coaches to exchange ideas in a unique setting. I especially enjoyed the small group discussions that allowed each participant to be a part of the process.
John Hackworth
USSF U17 Men's National Team Head Coach
Thanks for the opportunity to speak, the benefits were manyfold for me. The event was very professionally organized and gave me terrific insight into the growing US youth club scene.
John McDermott
Academy Director
Tottenham Hotspur
I was delighted to contribute to sharing of ideas. Europe can learn from the progress the US is making as indeed. I also learned a lot more about US youth soccer.
Jacques Crevoisier
FIFA Instructor
UEFA Instructor
Former French Football Federation National Team Coach
It was a privilege to be part of a unique event in US youth soccer. Only progress can result form continued exchange of ideas and knowledge of good practice.
Robin Russell
Managing Director
UEFA Consultant
Managing Director, Sports Learning, Ltd.
Former Technical Coordinator for the English FA
The World Class Soccer Seminar should be one of the “can’t miss” development opportunities for coaches of all levels. The quality of the presenters is first class, and the format provides the opportunity for peers to interact and open themselves and their organizations to new ideas. I enjoyed myself immensely and I know that you will too.
John Murphy, Presenter
Assistant Coach
Colorado Rapids
Major League Soccer
Very unique in the U.S. Clubs getting together to share ideas, programs, structure, etc, is much needed in our country. I hope this is an annual event!
I was honored to be a part of this event. I was invited in as a presenter and left enlightened! I am saying this with all sincerity, this was a great event and exactly what clubs are crying for!!! Thanks tim schulz
Tim Schulz, Presenter
CEO, Rush Soccer
Resorceful, Enlightening, Educational
Michael Milazzo, Presenter
Director of Operations, Capital Area Soccer League
Testimonials from the Delegates
Dear Tom,
I can't fully express my gratitude and appreciation for the event you've put together for the coaching community. It was efficient, substantive, and challenging. Organization was also great. On a more personal note, it brought back the excitement of being involved in a big event and a unique learning experience that has been a part of my life through involvement with UEFA and FIFA for many years.
Ilia Toumadjanov
Capitol Area Soccer League
North Carolina
Dear Tom,
I'm still reeling from all the great information you, Robin, and the others presented at the Elite Club Development seminar. I was totally inspired after coming home and I'm ready to get down to business with my club. Your event was hands-down the best, most tightly-focused, and relevant seminar I have attended. Ever.
Kate Samsot English
D.C. Stoddert Soccer League
Virginia
Tom,
I would certainly thank you for your time and efforts this past wekend. Speaking on behalf of the Richmond Kickers this has been a most relevant and informative seminar. Our staff came back energized and we look forward to incorporating and implementing several of the ideas discussed.
Leigh Cowlishaw
Director of Soccer Programs
Richmond Kickers
Virginia
Tom,
Thank you for setting up this great event. I really enjoyed it.
Looking forward to seeing the results from the group sessions.
Russell Gee
Director of Coaching & Player Development
Carmel United Soccer Club
Gave me ideas that we will implement immediately in our organisation’
‘As a young coach managing a young organisation, it was extremely beneficial to hear the strategies and success stories of the successful American clubs. It will accelerate the success of our own club.
Matt Kersker
Aztec SC, Massachusetts
The event was first class…….it offered something I could bring back to my club and have an immediate effect on my players.
Kevin Dougherty
Ohio Premier SC
Great Concept to bring a diverse yet like minded group of coaches together’…..Sum Total-Fantastic!!
Paul Tanimae
Robbinsville Soccer Association, New Jersey
It was great and I learnt a bunch…I cannot wait until the next one.
Vincent Mascovrigiano
Roswell SC, Georgia
The information was provided, shared and discussed with such honesty and delivered with incredible passion…..Makes you fall in love with the game again and again !
David Benning
Canadian Soccer Association
Invaluable lessons and ideas from outstanding presenters.
Les Shaw
Pro Soccer International, Washington
This seminar will open doors in this country….Learning from the great minds in soccer in the US and Europe.
John Jenks
Robbinsville Soccer association, New Jersey
Excellent Sharing mentality-I learnt as much from my peers as I did from the presenters.
Mark Zathey
Northville Soccer Association, Michigan
An Awesome think tank for soccer issues-will most likely change the American Soccer landscape.
Tony McAnany
Anything Goes Soccer, New Jersey
