"Some of the world's best young skills trainers"

"Union Football Club has a new, ambitious and attractive coaching program that helps players develop the highest level of technical and tactical skills and creative ability with strong motivation and psychological emphasis."

Zdenek Sivek - Former Technical Director of Czech Football Association & Co-Chair of Union of European Football Trainers. Staff coach at World Soccer, 7 years.

"We would like to seize the opportunity to thank you as well as congratulate you on your efforts in favor of the development of youth football."

Walter Gagg - Head of the Technical Dept. F.I.F.A.

"We are sure that from the excellence of World Soccer work in the past you will make an outstanding contribution to the community and enhance the prestige of our sport."

Keith Cooper - U.E.F.A.

"I was highly impressed by your methods and emphasis on technical development. It was a privilage to contribute to your program."

Yevgeni Lovchev - Captain, U.S.S.R. National Team, 62 caps. Captain, Spartak Moscow (Russian 1st Division). Guest coach at World Soccer camp in the1990's.

"Best young coaches in the world!"

Wiel Coerver - World-renowned international skills coach.

"The technical skills and coaching abilities of the Irelands is an invaluable experience that young players should not miss."

Chris Dangerfield - Former player San Jose Earthquakes (NASL). Former coach San Jose Oaks - Men's  State, Regional, Nationa (Open Cup)  Champions, 1992. Former T.V. Commentator for M.L.S.

"It would be my opinion that Mr. Ireland have the necessary qualifications to coach and develop national and international caliber youth soccer players."

Jim Sheldon - Executive Director, National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NCAA).

"World Soccer's approach to football is excellent. For the ambitious and serious player its a fantastic opportunity to broaden your complete understanding of the beautiful game. There is saying "In Football the truth always comes out on the field". The World Soccer Staff are always there to demonstrate their sharp form on the field."

Christopher Sullivan - former European 1st Division Professional. World Cup player for U.S. National Team. MLS player. World Soccer consultant, 10 years.

"The Irelands' ability to analyze and distill basic elements of movement and technique and translate this into methods to improve the playing standards of young players is rare."

Terry Conley - Former Technical Director of Coaching, New Zealand Soccer Association.

"I have had the privilege to coach a number of talented young women the past 20 years but few with the technical sophistication of Lorrie Fair. When I asked her about her extraordinary development her reply was quick: Gary Ireland made sure I understood everything about the ball, he was not only an amazing coach but a powerful motivator for me and my sister Ronnie.” On Lorrie’s recommendation alone I hired Gary one summer to watch him work and I came away impressed with his knowledge, his energy and his professionalism. He is a brilliant developer of talent."

AnsonDorrance – 17-time National Champion, U. of North Carolina, 1991 Women’s World Cup Champion, U.S. Women’s National team 1986-1994.

"You will learn skills that will enable you to become a world class player. They took the raw athleticism and added the finesse necessary to play at the level I am now."

Lorrie Fair - WUSA of Philladelphia. Former University of North Carolina and current U.S. Women's Naitonal Team. Coached by World Soccer staff for 4 years. Attended World Soccer camps, 2 years. World Soccer camp counselor, 3 years.

"This camp offers not only the opportunity to learn skills that will enable you to be able to become a world class player, but also provides positive role models and a chance to make good friends."

Lorrie Fair - Former UNC player and current U.S. Women's Naitonal Team player. 

Ronnie Fair - WUSA player. Former Stanford player, U-23 Naitonal Team player. Coached by World Soccer, 4 years. Attended World Soccer camps, 2 years. World Soccer camp counselors, 3 years.

"I have played with and worked alongside the World Soccer Staff for many years. Their depth of knowledge on every aspect of the game is remarkable. Players love working with them because they have the right balance of intensity and levity. Each player that works with them finds dimensions they never knew existed."

Chris Ducar - University of North Carolina Goalkeeper Coach and Recruiting Coordinator. Goalkeeper coach and National goalkeeper coach to U.S.A. U/21 National side. Director of Tony Di Cicco, Post to Post camps. Given first coaching assignment through World Soccer.

"I believe that my players enjoyed and benefited from Gary's work. I would recommend him as a trainer to players of all ages and abilities."

Gary St Clair - Men's Head Soccer Coach, San Jose State University, ranked #1 nationally during 2000 season, NCAA Div. 1.

"Some one of the most respected coaches that I have trained under...they emphasize skill, technique, creativity, helping participants with mental as well as physical discipline. Students will learn all aspects of the soccer game."

Aman Kebreab - Former MVP, San Jose State University Men's Team. NCAA Div. 1. Currently member of S.F. Seals of USISL. Recommended to A League and S.J. Earthquakes of MLS.

"Gary Ireland is both superbly skilled as demonstrator and as a motivator."

Jim Launder - Men's Coach, University of Wisconsin. NCAA Champions 1996.

"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 - current 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 - Currently a Sphomore 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 - Member of the Caroline 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.

Portola Valley Flash U-17 Class 1 club team. Trained by World Soccer from 1992-95. Coached by World Soccer Staff 1996-99. Before: 11-14 2 (40-55). After: 52-16-8 (158-55).

"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 - current 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 - currently a Senior playing for Real Madrid (San Francisco) and Toured with the World Elite Teams to UK, Europe and trained with Wimbledon Youth in London. Central Midfield and playmaker.

"I have been training with World Soccer staff continuously for over 4 years, and I attribute much of 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 - current Sophomore member of Portalnd Pilots - 2002 Womens NCAA D1 Champions, and World Soccer Camp Asst. Former GGP Premier Club team and State and Regional Pool player for three years.

"I learn more every time I train with the staff at World Soccer. I have been 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  - current Williams College Freshman. 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 nto 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 (junior)
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
National Pool player. 2003, 2004

"There was a noticeable difference in my players' level of skill and understanding of the game after spending time working with World Soccer staff."

Alberto Montoya - Coach of MVLA Shooting Stars club team, National Champions.

"Our team worked extensively with the Irelands, with great results...Improved skills and love of the game...a fabulous system."

Fred Bjornstaad - 1994 Sunnyvale Alliance Soccer Club team, National Champions.

"We now encourage all of our teams to include a week of World Soccer as part of their preparation for fall season."

Dan Lewis - Founder and President of Stanford Soccer Club (developed by World Soccer).

"I would like to thank World Soccer for their outstanding training that helped my daughters reach out towards their dreams. The staff of World Soccer , led by the Ireland family, Victor and his three sons Simon, Gary and Ross, provided training for my daughters since they were 12 years old. Over the years they not only  helped improve my daughters' technical skills, the staff also taught them the strategy of the game. Being great players themselves, the staff always teaches by example. There is a special place in my heart for this family. They gave emotional support for my children during a very difficult time in their lives. They were generous in volunteering their time as well in training a number of Bay Area youths that later became accomplished players in their respective collegiate careers. Thank you for what you have done."

May Fair - mother of WUSA & U.S. Women's National Team player Lorrie Fair (former UNC) and Ronnie Fair, WUSA, U-23 National Team (former Stanford).

"World Soccer's staff has supported my daughter in many ways. The most important is reinforcing the respect, values and work ethic that we as parents try to instill in our children. The technical skill taught in training have molded her into the player she is. The respect, values and work ethic are what will mold her life. Lastly: Your reputation created the opportunity for my daughter to attend Colorado College on scholarship...For all these gifts I am eternally grateful."

Mark Ginanni - father of Christie Ginanni, Scholarship player who is currently @ Colorado College, NCAA Div. 1.

"My son has been to Europe and England with the Irelands' for the past three years ! The experiences have been invaluable. World Soccer's ability to work with young men and motivate them on the field is excellent. Also, the technical training at World Soccer is simply the best...............every player should find the time to work with these guys."

Vivian Mackintosh - mother of Clark Mackintosh. Clark was recruited by and is now a Sphomore at University of San Francisco.