SEARCHAlan Hoyle - Team Q&A
Why did you want to join WorldStrides Excel Programs?
The opportunity to help provide a fun, life changing experience for young athletes.
How long have you been with WorldStrides Excel P...
5 Coaching Goals We Scored in Barcelona
Day 1: Real Madrid vs. Alves
This is a #1 bucket list item for any soccer fan- to see a game in the Bernabéu! The historic stadium was packed, and the passion and at...
Jamie Meshew - Team Q&A
Why did you want to join WorldStrides Excel Programs?
I have been fortunate enough to coach and play overseas a number of times and I wanted to be able to make sure as many players and coaches as possible could have that same opportunity!...
Eric McAleer - Team Q&A
Why did you want to join WorldStrides Excel Programs?
My love and passion for sports and international travel
How long have you been with WorldStrides Excel Programs?
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How Eric met Sasho...
I first met Coach Sasho Cirovski in the Summer of June of 1997 as a Soccer Camp Coach at the University of Maryland. We have been friends since and I’ve been super fortunate to be around one of the top NCAA soccer programs in the country - and one of the top coaches in the coun...
Fire, Ice, And "Hidden People": How Iceland's National Team Reflects the Landscape
There’s a thunderclap. And then plumes of hot volcanic ash arrive like a Viking invasion. In April 2010, the Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Southern Iceland erupted, shutting down European airspace and causing the worst disruption in international travel since September 11, 20...
The Countdown Begins: 199 Days Until WWC
The Women’s World Cup is 199 days away, and I’m excited! France is a fantastic soccer country, has a wonderful and unique culture - and they will do a fantastic job of hosting the event. USA have qualified, they will be one of the strong favorites, and have some of the best f...
Thank you El Ilusionista
On a recent trip to one of my favorite cities, Barcelona, I had the pleasure of attending the final game of one of the world’s greats--Andres Iniesta Lujan. Born and raised in the Catalan region of Spain, he brought to an end a wonderful 22-year career with one of the world's l...
Discovering international sports travel: How I found my "why"
The first time I traveled, I was in my 3rd year (10th grade) at Clydebank High School, just outside of Glasgow, Scotland. It was 1982 and an opportunity arose for me to travel with our high school soccer team to Switzerland for a week-long soccer and cultural experience. It was m...