DIRECTOR DENNIS LUKENS: Premier Soccer Camp by the Ocean is directed by Dennis Lukens. Coach Lukens is one of the foremost and successful soccer coaches in America. He is currenlty the Olympic Men's Soccer Coach for St. Lucia (Caribbean). Coach Lukens will lead St. Lucia through CONCACAF Olympic Qualification Games and onto the 2008 Bejing, China Olympics. Mr. Lukens has coached 3 different Professional Soccer teams in the Major Indoor Soccer League and the United Soccer League First Division. Most notably Coach Lukens recently took the Bay Area Seals of the USL First Division to the "A" League playoffs. Mr. Lukens has coached internationally against the National Team programs of Germany and the United States. Dennis has a Masters Degree in Physical Education and an "A" License from the United States Soccer Federation, an Advanced National Diploma from the National Soccer Coaches of American. Coach Lukens youth soccer successes include a National Indoor Championship with U-12 Girls and serving as Coaching Director for the Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association. Mr. Lukens has led two college teams to the NCAA Division II Final Four. Dennis has spent 25 years and teaching over 10,000 children attending his youth academy and camps. Coach Lukens is also well known for his critically acclaimed and best selling instructional youth soccer video from the World Cup to the Backyard.

Coach Lukens has developed and coached 15 Major League Soccer Players and 10 Men's Full National Team players. On the Women's side Dennis has worked with 5 WUSA players and 5 Women's Full National Team players. Let him and his staff introduce you to the most modern training methods available today used by top professional players and coaches.

CAMPER TO STAFF RATIO: 1 Staff member for every 8 Campers.

STAFF: Our staff is one of the most educated, experienced and accomplished soccer coaches teaching at any camp in the county. Our staff is made up of male and female professional players, college coaches and youth coaches who are licensed by the United States Soccer Federation and National Soccer Coaches of America. Coach Lukens will attend and direct each week of camp.

The following staff members worked at Premier Soccer Camp by the Ocean in 2006 and we expect most to return for 2007.

	COLLY CHARLES: Coach Charles is an USSF B Licensed Coach and is one of the most successful HS Girls Soccer Coaches in New Jersery, leading the Mahwah Girls Team to multiple HS State and League Championships. Many of Colly's girls have gone onto very successful College playing careers. Mr. Charless has played International Soccer for the St Lucian National Team. He has represented his country in World Cup Qualifiers, the Gold Cup and the Shell Carribean Cup. Currently, Colly is working with professional teams and regional CONCACAF power Joe Public Football Club in Trinidad. Colly has worked soccer camps for over 15 years.
	BERNIE LILOVOIS: Bernie is a professional player who has ammassed 400 goals and 210 assists in his career. He is considered one of the top youth coaches in California working with and developing many aspiring youth soccer players. Bernie won an APSL Championship with the San Francisco Blackhawks. While with the Blackhawks Bernie played against such famous clubs as Chivas (Mex), Club American (Mex) and Pumas (Mex). Bernie has played in the Scottish First Divsion with Ary United and in the USL "A" League (Charleston, Connecticut). Internationally, Coach Lilovois has played for the United States Indoor National Team. He has won a Gold Medal in the Gold Cup and a Bronze Medal In the CONCACAF Championships in Costa Rico. Bernie currently plays professional soccer for the California Cougars of the MISL and worked for Premier Soccer Camp in 2005.
	MORGAN SMITH: Morgan is an outstanding soccer player who has competed at the highest level of club soccer in California. Morgan worked with us at our 2006 Premier Soccer Camp and specialized in defense with our campers. She is currently attending California State University at Channel Islands.
	ENRIQUE TOVAR: Plays professional soccer for the California Cougars of the MISL and worked for Premier Soccer Camps in 2006. Enrique is considered one of Northern California's top youth coaches currently working with Santa Clara Sporting. Enrique is a professional soccer player with the California Cougars of the Major Indoor Soccer League. Considered one of the top strikers in the MISL. Enrique played 2004 and 2005 outdoor season in the USL with the California Gold. Enrique attended San Diego State where he was the schools leading scorers in 2000. NSCAA All Regional Second Team in 2000.
	CRAIG SCHEER: Craig is a professional soccer player with the California Cougars of the Major Indoor Soccer League. Craig has played professional soccer with the St Louis Steamers and Baltimore Blast, winning a MISL Championship with the Blast in 2003. Craig was one of the outstanding instructors at our California Premier Soccer Camps. While at University of Illinois, Craig was a 2 time All American for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. In the off season, Craig is a top soccer trainer for the Livermore California Youth Soccer Club. At Premier Soccer Camp in 2006 Craig put special emphasis on soccer skills.
	MYRA MENDES: Myra is one of the top female soccer players at Oxnard College. Myra has an outstanding California Soccer Club career behind her and expects to be one of the top Junior College Soccer Players in California in 2008. Myra was an extremely popular instructor at Premier Soccer Camp by the Ocean.
	MATT CAUTION: Matt Caution is a professional soccer player with the California Cougars of the Major Indoor Soccer League. Matt has worked soccer camps for 8 years. Matt gives an extremely high level of commitment to the players he instructs at soccer camp and we were pleased to have him at Premier Soccer Camp in 2005 and 2006. Matt played outdoor professional soccer with the Cincinnati "A" League Team and 3rd Division in Belgium.
	ROSS GREANEY: Ross is Head Coach at Oxnard College in Ventura County, California. Ross brings a wealth of experience. Ross was an outstanding instructor at Premier Soccer Camp by the Ocean in 2006. Mr. Greaney played professional soccer in Ireland and received a Masters Degree in Football (soccer) in England. Ross lead Oxnard College to a record of 8-5-1 with 5 straight wins to end the season in 2006. During the off season Ross is serving as Assistant Coach with the Ventura County Fusion of the United Soccer Leagues.
	RICARDINHO: Born and raised with a ball at his feet in Brazil, Ricardinho is a magician with the soccer ball. He teaches and plays soccer the Brazilian way focusing on technique and dealing with the ball. Ricardinho is a master at technique and ball skills. He has had an outstanding professional outdoor soccer career with Palmerias of Brazil, Aviacion of Lima Peru and in the German 2nd Division with Bahlingen. Richardinho has represented his country (Brazil) on the National Indoor Team. He was a critical player for the Milwaukee Wave's Major Indoor Soccer League Championship Team of 2005. Richardinho is living in San Ramon, CA and playing for the California Cougars of the MISL. Rico has been a very popular coach for Premier Soccer Camps.

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Our staff is considered the one of the very best in the United States

Major Indoor Soccer League, USL Outdoor First Division Professional Player and United States National Indoor Soccer Team star Bernie Lilavois demonstrates dribbling technique to a camper.

Director Dennis Lukens is present and trains players at every session and every week of soccer camp.