Florida's Finest

Soccer Newsletter: October, 2004

The Deadline for the 14^th Annual Cocoa Expo Cup is November 9^th, 2004!
The 14^th Annual Cocoa Expo Cup International Youth Soccer Tournament and College Showcase, December 27-30, 2004 is rapidly approaching and we would like to take this opportunity to formally invite your club to participate in this great soccer event held at the Cocoa Expo Sports Center in Cocoa, Florida.

We are proud to say that during the past 13 years, The Cocoa Expo Cup has hosted over 1600 teams featuring over 24,000 players.  This event has provided a great meeting point for players, families, college and professional coaches and soccer fans alike to celebrate the world's most popular sport. We have invited 700 College Coaches from NCAA Div. I, II, III and Junior Colleges to attend the event.  The tournament dates for the Cocoa Expo Cup are always December 27 - 30, 2004.  This is an ideal time, just after the holidays, to bring your team to sunny Cocoa Beach, Florida for four great days of competition, college preparation and fun.  New for ‘04 Small Sided Games for U9/U10/U11 B & G.

* 3 Game Guarantee                                      * U9-U19 Boys and Girls          
* College Coaches Seminars                  * Opening Ceremony and Dance Party
* Up to 14 Soccer Fields on site            * Team and Individual Awards

Volume 1, Issue 2, October, 2004

If you want a tournament that gives your team a perfect start to the 2005 Soccer Year, than we have what you are looking for!

The America's Cup is Cocoa Expo's newest tournament.  This 2-day tournament gives teams an opportunity to kick off the new year on the field. The tournament format gives the teams two pool games on Saturday and one on Sunday morning.  Finals will be played Sunday afternoon at 1 and 5 PM.  All games will be played onsite.

*3 Game Guarantee                                       * U9-U19 Boys and Girls          * Small sided or full sided format for U9-U12
* Team and Individual Awards                                                                               

Dear Friend in Soccer:

It’s hard to believe that October is here already!  Hopefully you were able to avoid the hurricanes and are excited about the new soccer season.  Are you trying to figure out the best way to improve your team and give it the edge it needs?  Look no further.  Your team will gain invaluable experience and will improve by participating in a Cocoa Expo Sports Center tournament or camp.

Eat     Sleep     Practice     Play

As the contact person for your soccer team or club, we encourage you to please forward this email to anyone within your club that would enjoy and benefit from the opportunity to participate.  You may also send us their email address to be added to our list for next months mailing.  Thank you for your assistance!

The Cocoa Expo Sports Center is perfectly located in Central Florida only 12 miles from the World Famous Cocoa Beach Pier and less than one hour from Orlando and all the attractions.

Don't miss your chance to be a part of these fun and competitive youth soccer tournaments and other events at the Cocoa Expo Sports Center!

Cocoa Expo is proud to announce our U18 Boy’s soccer team has won the National Championship in the 2004 Director’s Cup!  The team is coached by Gerry Queen and Jim McGrory.  Great Job Expos!

ATTENTION SUPER Y LEAGUE TEAMS!
The 2^nd Annual Sunshine Cup College Showcase will be held in combination with the 14^th Annual Cocoa Expo Cup December 27^th to 30^th, 2004. This 4-day tournament gives all Super Y League teams the chance to participate in a great soccer event on Florida’s Space Coast.  We have invited 700 College Coaches from NCAA Div. I, II, III and Junior Colleges to attend the event and be guest speakers at the College Coaches Seminars.

* 3 Game Guarantee                    * Team and Individual Awards
* U13-U19 Boys and Girls Super Y League Teams
* College Coaches Seminars
* Opening Ceremony and Dance Party
* 14 Soccer Fields all in one location

Don’t miss your chance and sign up now! For more information please call 321-639-3976 ext. 20

The Cocoa Expo Sports Center is proud to present the 1^st Annual New Year’s Goalkeeper Camp held at the Cocoa Expo Sports Center.  The U.S. International Goalkeeper University at the Cocoa Expo is one of the most exciting and advanced in the country.  Our qualified goal keeping staff offers keepers of all ages the chance to take their skills to a higher level. The goalkeeper is the most unique player on any soccer field and this means that special training is necessary for success.  The Academy will not only offer the very best in professional training but will promote keepers of all ages and abilities to the highest possible level.

Camp dates: December 30^th, 2004 to January 2^nd, 2005.  Don’t miss this new experience and sign up now!
For more information click below or call 321-639-3976 ext. 20.

The Cocoa Expo is proud to present the Inaugural America- Latina Cup, an exciting 3-day Adult tournament and festival of soccer. The tournament will be contested from January 14-16, 2005 on the 14 Soccer fields located at the Cocoa Expo Sports Center.  This is an ideal time, just after the holidays, to bring your team to sunny Cocoa Beach, Florida for three great days of competition and fun.  There will be fun activities all weekend long including a great beach party at the Cocoa Beach Pier sponsored by Budweiser.

This Fun Tournament is open for all registered U.S. Amateur Soccer Teams with divisions in: Men’s Open, Men’s over 30, Women’s Open, Women’s over 30, and Co-Ed Open Teams.

FIFA International Rules apply for the tournament with up to 5 substitutions.

Registration fee is only $ 375.00!

The Cocoa Expos of the PDL (Premier Development League) have recently finished a fine season.  The team played in the Division III of the USL and had a very successful  year.  The Expos finished second in their division, and advanced to the third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup National Championship Tournament!  The team is comprised of ex professional players and current college stars and is coached by Gerry Queen and Jim McGrory.

Above:  Coach Udo Schenatzky works with some of his goalkeeper students

The 2004 “University of Soccer” Camps were a great success.  During the six weeks of camp this year, hundreds of youth players from all over the country attended to learn from some of  the best coaches in the World.

Above:  Week 4 Campers Show off their uniforms

Ball control is very important.  This drill will help improve your control and shooting.  Find a wall or other hard surface.  Start out 6 feet away, and using the inside of the foot first, kick the ball into the wall so the ball comes straight back to you, controlling the ball with the same part of the foot.  Then, progress to striking the ball with the lace part of your shoe with your toe down, heal up and “ankle locked”.  Progress farther and farther away from the wall.  Remember: for the ball to stay low, keep your body over the ball.

—Coach Queen has been a professional player and coach around the world.  He signed his first professional contract when he was 16 years old in Scotland, and has played and coached in England, South Africa and America as well.—

Coach Gerry Queen:
Head Coach, Cocoa Expos and University of Soccer Camps

Each month Coach Queen will offer a new tip or advice to improve your overall soccer skills.  Be sure to  check back each issue for new tips!

Udo Schenatzky:
Goalkeeper Coach, Cocoa Expo Sports Center, Barry University, ODP Coach

—Coach Schenatzky is originally from Germany, where he was a top level professional player and coach at the highest level.  Udo Coached in Bundesliga for Eintracht Frankfurt and received his coaching license at
The Sepp Meier School.—

Each month Coach Udo  will offer a new tip specifically for Goalkeepers.  Be sure to  check back each issue for new tips!