Cobi Jones

Youth Soccer News: Roy Lassiter Summer Camp 2011

Cobi Jones was in San Diego on Friday July 8 to spend some time with the players at Lassiter Camp.

Now a member of the Hall of Fame and one of the most successful players in the history of U.S. Soccer, Cobi Jones was a walk-on Freshman at UCLA who hadn't been recruited by a single college soccer program.

It is interesting to know that during his years playing youth club soccer in Southern California, he was never part of ODP (Olympic Development Program)or any national team program.  

Cobi Jones shared his story of determination, describing the day his high school soccer coach told him, "You're the worst player I've ever coached."

Luckily for America, the unwavering support of family, friends, and teammates, along with his own self-confidence kept his soccer dreams alive

Cobi Jones spoke with campers and encouraged them to live their dreams. During his question and answer time with the players, he vividly described the notorious tackle he received during the 2002 World Cup when USA beat Mexico's "El Tri" 2-0 in the knock-out stages.  

Jones also shared his thoughts on training and juggling, team camaraderie, and personal stories of inspiration and determination

For more information email Roy Lassiter or read SN's article on Lassiter's Summer Camps

A bit of background:

Cobi N'Gai Jones (born June 16, 1970) is a retired American soccer player who formerly served an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer (MLS), with whom he had been involved as a player and coach since the team's inaugural season in 1996. Jones was one of a significant group of American national team stars who returned from overseas to aid the new American soccer league, coming home after spending half a season at Brazilian club Vasco da Gama. He is also the all-time leader in caps for the United States national team. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.

From Wikipedia

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