Florida’s Finest

Soccer Newsletter, Fall ‘04– Spring ‘05

The Deadline for the 14th Annual Cocoa Expo Cup is November 9th, 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.


* 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

Text Box: 2004 Cocoa Expo Cup: December 27-30

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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

Text Box: 2005 America’s Cup: Jan. 15-16
Text Box: Welcome

Dear Soccer Friend:

Another exciting new soccer season has started and with it a new and challenging year full of practices, league games and tournaments.  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.

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Sports Center

The 7th Annual Columbus Cup, October 9-10, 2004 is coming soon! 
The Cocoa Expo Columbus Cup is a competitive, 2-day Fall tournament of high-quality games and well organized fun under Florida’s sun.  We guarantee 3 games with all games played onsite at the Cocoa Expo Sports Center.  The 7th Annual Columbus Cup will be held October 9-10, 2004 at the Cocoa Expo Sports Center in Cocoa, Florida.

Space is limited, so apply today via our website at www.CocoaExpo.comFor more information, contact Anke Schulz at 321-639-3976 ext. 20 or by email.


* 3 Game Guarantee                    * U15-U19 Boys and Girls
* Team and Individual Awards

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Cocoa Expo Sports Center

500 Friday Road

Cocoa, FL 32926

Phone: 321-639-3976

Fax: 321-639-0598

E-mail: athleticdirector@cocoaexpo.com

For More Information Contact the Soccer Office at 321-639-3976  x 20

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Or Call (321) 639-3976  x 12  or Visit us on the Web at: www.CocoaExpo.com

Text Box: Did You Know? 

That the Haiti World Cup Soccer Team uses the Cocoa Expo Sports Center as their residency training site?
Text Box: 2004 Cocoa Expos– PDL Team
Text Box: 2004 University of Soccer Camp “Wrap- Up”

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!

Text Box: The Cocoa Expos would Like to thank the BYSL (Brevard Youth Soccer League)  for sponsoring this season and all the fans for coming out and supporting your team!  THANK YOU!
Text Box: 2004 Cocoa Expos Under 18 Team Wins
National Championship!

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!

Text Box: 2004 Columbus Cup: October 9-10

ATTENTION SUPER Y LEAGUE TEAMS!
The 2nd Annual Sunshine Cup College Showcase will be held in combination with the 14th Annual Cocoa Expo Cup December 27th to 30th, 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 or email

Text Box: 2005 Sunshine Cup: December 27-30

The Cocoa Expo Sports Center is proud to present the 1st 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 30th, 2004 to January 2nd, 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 Tournament is open for all registered U.S. Amateur Soccer Teams, Men’s Open, Men’s over 30, Women’s Open and Women’s over 30 Teams.

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

Registration fee is only $ 375.00!

Left:  Coach Udo Schenatzky’s student during soccer camp

Text Box: 1st Annual America– Latina Cup and Soccer Festival: January 14-16
Text Box: Special Thanks!

The Cocoa Expo would like to thank the FYSA for another great year of ODP Camps and Clinics

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.

 

 

Cocoa Expo would like to thank all “Alumni” of the University of Soccer” for attending camp
this year. 

Campers are eligible for an “Alumni Discount” for
2005 camps!