Hi Bobby,

Very seldom in the business world do people actually come as advertised … But you do!

On behalf of Chris and our family let me say thank-you. Chris has had the opportunity to be exposed to the sport a very high level but you are the single individual that he has encountered that has truly, and from the first moment, had his best interests at heart. He is absolutely thrilled with the signing you engineered with Anderson University in South Carolina. He will have an opportunity to pursue his life dreams as result of your contacts and activities on his behalf!

There are many very good players in Ontario who could benefit greatly from the good education that many of the US colleges and Universities you are friends with could provide, I only hope that their parents recognize, like we did, that you can open doors we didn’t even know existed! Best of luck in the future with the Winstars Academy and I know that Chris will be back next year scouting the academy for players to play with him at Anderson ….

Go Trojans !!!

Chris & Paul Skelton

Hi my name is Christian Gallucci and I played club soccer for Woodbridge
Strikers for five years, and played youth soccer in Ontario for 20 years.
While playing for Woodbridge I won many tournaments (Robbie, Ontario Cup,
Indoor Ontario Cup...) and many leagues. I had many great coaches during
my time at Woodbridge including Guy Marmo, Joe Rando, Adamo Pagliaroli, and
of course Bobby Graham and Jimmy. I learned a lot from these coaches about
the game of football and about life.

While playing under Bobby Graham at the Under 18 and Under 19 age groups,
we traveled across the US to play games against Universities and club teams
to prepares for the next level, and also played in two Dallas Cups. We Won
the Robbie Tournament, and Won the Under 19 Ontario Cup. I was the Captain for
the Woodbridge Strikers for four years, and I enjoyed leading my teams to
victories.

When I was playing with the Under 19 Woodbridge team the season was coming
to an end, and I did not sign with any University thus far, and to attend
a local university came across my mind. Another thing that came across my
mind was if my soccer career was over after 15 years of playing. Many times as
an adolescent athletes can go in different directions, pursue a dream and
continue playing the sport that they love, or become a follower and be
satisfied to live like everyone else. Many times I thought about quiting
and
not pursuing  my dream, but something deep down kept telling me to
continue
and something will come out of it.

Well I continued to play and gave 100 percent in every practice and game,
and something did come out of it, Mr Bobby Graham found me a college to
attend that same year, Virginia Intermont College. Now at this point I was
already enrolled at York University, and classes would have started in one
week, and I had to decide whether I should stay at home and attend local
University or go away to school and continue to play soccer. I decided to
go
away and play for VIC, and it was one of the best decisions I made in my
entire life.

I played four years at VIC winning the conference two years, and attending
the national tournament twice. I got all conference academic team, and All
American Champions of Character Award. I had a great college career
playing
for VIC, starting all four year. I met people from all over the world, and
one year our team had 15 different countries on it.

After finishing playing my four years I got offered the assistant coaching
job for the women's soccer team at VIC and I accepted it coaching the 2006
season. We finished 15-7, 2nd in the conference, and won our region. We
also
attended the national tournament for the first time in the women's program
history. It was a great experience taking the coaching job, and it made me
decide that I would like to continue coaching at the college level.

I also am currently coaching at the high school level, coaching the
Virginia
High School Bearcats women's soccer team, and we have a record of 6-1-1.
Last month I was offered another assistant coaching job at University of
Texas at Brownsville as the women;s assistant coach, and I have recently
accepted the offer. I will be coaching at UTB starting in August 2007, and
would love to recruit some female from the Ontario area. I also have my D
United States national coaching license, and will be getting my C license
in the fall.

I would like to thank all my former coaches, especially Bobby Graham to
get me to where I am today! Just remember to never give up on your dreams, no
matter what!

Christian Gallucci

"The names of Winstar Soccer Academy and Atlas Van Lines Inc are both very important and credible names in Evansville, Indiana.  Bobby Graham's involvement in both make them places that I would refer anyone to - he is as professional an indvidual that you can be around, and his name and reputation are synonomous with success."

Mike Jacobs
Head Coach
University of Evansville

"What Bobby Graham is doing with the Winstars Soccer Academy is unparalleled - no coach has developed more US collegiate and professional players in Canada than Bobby.  He is the most credible reference to US college coaches in Canada, and is someone that I always talk to in identifying players.  He is everything that is right about youth soccer, and is a valued friend."

Mike Jacobs
Head Coach
University of Evansville

Bob,

I wanted to post a testimonial on your website so I thought that I could
email it to you.

Although my experience with the Winstars was brief, it will remain one of
the most rewarding experiences of my life.  Bob, Charlie, Jim, and Hector
were instrumental in my personal development not only as a player but as
an individual.  Without the guidance of the Winstars staff and the
competitive atmosphere within that program I would not have been able to
accomplish my dream of  playing college soccer, obtaining an undergraduate
and graduate degree, and playing professional soccer.  It was through
Bob's belief in each and every one of us that helped not only myself but
many fellow teammates move on to the competitive ranks of college soccer
and beyond. There is no doubt that the Winstars Soccer Academy will
continue to produce top level talent for years to come.

Thanks for everything Bob, it truly was my pleasure to be a part of this
organization.

Jay Mason
Assistant Soccer Coach
St. Edwards University (Austin, TX)
College of Charleston, University of Incarnate Word, Austin Posse
(A-League Provisional), Stoke City FC (England), Roma Wolves CPSL

Dear Bobby,

I will not forget my time with the Winstars Soccer Academy. This academy has pushed me to the next level and I will always be thankful for that. The Winstars Soccer Academy is the best soccer academy in the country and there is not one person in this country who can compare their accomplishments to those of yours. I was the first player and first captain of your Winstars Soccer Academy and this will always be one of my greatest accomplishments. I can only hope that we have left a good enough legacy this year for future Winstars players that will follow in our footsteps. You have sent over 200 hundred players to the United States and I truly believe this academy will increase that number dramatically in the years to come. The term scholarship is synonymous with your name simply because you have made it a reality for a number of players, including myself, to achieve their dreams. For this I will be forever grateful. Best of Luck in the future and with the future academy teams.

Subject: THANKS BOBBY, JIMMY, BILL AND ALL WINSTARS ACADEMY         OFFICIALS AND PLAYERS


Hello All from Ireland,

On behalf of Tom, myself and his mum Annette, I would like to thank Bobby
and Jimmy and congratulate Chris and Branko. I would also like to encourage
the rest of the excellent Winstar players who are with the best academy to
get noticed.

After the roller coaster ride of being a parent of a gifted athlete we were
rewarded by having Bobby spot Tom last year.

At this point we are very familiar with Bobby's reputation in the game both
in Canada and in the NCAA soccer system but back when we met for the first
time our relationship was founded on Bobby's unfaltering enthusiasm for the
game and his ability to make the kids believe in themselves.

This is the first time in this place for most of us parents so we have to
believe that the effort we are putting in at the time is going to be worth
it. Bobby was able to do that. Not only was he able to do this but was able
to make it fun and affordable.

Bobby has been sending players to the US for years but I am glad I was able
to be part of Bobby's Winstar  Academy at the start. I witnessed the
challenges he faced and probably only know about a 1/10th of it. I am sure
he would be the first to admit that he could not have done it without his
well known partner Jimmy but fewer may know about his stalwart dad Bill. I
still look back with a chuckle on our first road trip. In spite of being
held up at the border for 4 hours, running into "map quest issues - if only
we listened to the Hare Krishna guy", having one of our two games cancelled
I have not laughed so much in years.

To those of you who have known Bobby and his team for longer than we have I
am only reiterating what you know already but to those of you who are only
getting to know Bobby I can assure you that Tom owes a lot to Bobby. To the
parents please be assured that in our opinion he is the Top person to be
associated with in Toronto and probably in Canada and to the NCAA coaches
and CSA officials I think Bobby has probably assembled the best Canadian
talent pool in one place for you to come see.

Thanks Bobby, Jimmy and Bill.

Good luck with the Academy and we will keep you posted with Tom's experience
with the University of Maine.
 GO BLACK BEARS!
http://goblackbears.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/main-m-soccer-body.html

Slan go Fail (goodbye for now)

Joe McCole

Bobby Graham is an icon in our local soccer community.

Bobby has been a great ambassador of the game, working countless hours to develop and
expose our student-athletes to incredible opportunities. The transition to an Academy format makes it much easier and most appropriate to see the best players in our community.

Good Luck Bobby and thanks for everything.

Cheers Carm
Carmine Isacco , Head Coach,
University of Toronto Men's Soccer Team

I have known Mr. Bobby Graham now for over five years, and we have become
very close friends.  I first met Bob through the Woodbridge soccer club as Bob was the
Technical director for the club and my son Marco was a rep. player, playing for the club.
Bob was very active in the soccer club helping develop young players to reach their goals, and continue their soccer careers and education south of the border in colleges in the United States.

But I really got to know him very well in the fall of 2002, that is when Bob took over the coaching duties for my son Marco’s team.  Mr. Bobby Graham took over an average team and through his hard work and timeless dedication turned them into the most powerful under 18 team in the province of Ontario as we went undefeated that season. But that was not the important thing he also inspired all these players to strive and push them selves to excel to the next level in soccer and to focus on their education.

I can speak personally for what he did for my son,  not only did he give him the confidence to believe in himself  as a player he expressed to him the importance of getting an education .  He inspired Marco as well as all the other players to work hard,
and to study hard, and he spent countless hours with the team on and off the field.
Marco went from an average (65%) student in grade 12 to an (85%) student in grade 13.
Out of the 18 players on our team that year Bob was able to get 14 players including my son full scholarships in division 1 U.S. colleges.

My son is not only excelling now in soccer he has also been an honor roll student in all
his three years so far at the University of Louisville.

Through out the recent years Bob and I have remained dear friends as well he has remained friends and kept in touch with all his former players including my son.
Bobby  Graham has proven to me and my family time and time again to be a truly caring
Unselfish person that would do anything to help out others.

He has shown me and my family exactly what it means to be a true ‘friend’ as he is not only there during the good times but even the bad times.  If  you look in the dictionary under the definition of the word “friend”  you will find a picture of Bobby Graham.
Me and my family feel we are blessed and honored to have met and remained dear friends with bobby.

Yours friends for life,

Kim , Connie , and Marco Terminesi.
(Marco Terminesi - University of Louisville - and former player at Woodbridge SC)

"2001 was an amazing season for me!  Coach Bobby Graham and our team
manager, Jimmy, made it an unforgettable experience.  Even though the 2001 season
was my only year with the Woodbridge Strikers, it is my most memorable. We knew
from day one that this was a serious team and the coaching staff meant
business.

Winning the League Championship, the League Cup, the Robbie and the
Ontario Cup was incredible and the result of hard work and excellent coaching.
Getting a soccer scholarship at the University of Hartford was the icing on the
cake!

Bobby and Jimmy, I can't thank you enough for lighting up the soccer fire
in me again and bringing the best out of me. I will never forget your support
and encouragement.  I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors and I am
confident that many more Canadian athletes will benefit from your support
and commitment to soccer excellence".

Costa Kyritsis
University of Hartford - Player

I have personally and professionally known Mr. Bob Graham for the past 7 years. He is sensitive and caring individual whose coaching skills have brought many successes. Through his interpersonal and effective communication skills , Bob gives young people the motivation and desire to excel both as part of a team as well as independently.

The youth that have played soccer under the leadership of Bob want to play hard for him but all the while enjoying the true essence of Sportsmanship. Mr. Graham’s leadership and pride for his team has gone a long way towards teaching today’s youth about the competitive and fair play nature of sports , and life in general.

I highly recommend Mr. Graham and strongly believe that he would be a definite asset to any organization.

Frank Miele
Commissioner
City of Vaughan

Over a Five year period , Bobby Graham coached a representative team with the Wexford Soccer Club. During this period he had many outstanding achievements. Important titles were won , including the Canadian National Championship , Ontario Cup and many tournament championships were secured. In addition numerous players acquired University Scholarships in the USA. 

All these achievements were largely due to his organizational and Coaching abilities. Soccer is a relatively simple game and yet not many people have enjoyed his successes. 

Teaching the technical part of soccer only represents half of what a successful coach requires. The other half is made up of many factors; relating well with other people , The desire to be a winner , Determination , Hard work , and understanding the organizational part of both the Club Soccer and Ontario Soccer.

In summarizing , Bobby rates very high in the Technical area and also has exceptional organizational skills required to run a Successful Soccer Team. The Wexford Soccer Club's experience with Bobby Graham was excellent in all respects.

We wish him well in his future endeavors.

Roy England
Director
Wexford Soccer Club

Having known Bobby Graham for over 20 years , I am happy to comment on my association and impressions of him. I first met Bob through soccer events down here in the USA and have had a strong association with him since then , both professionally and as a friend.  From the beginning of that association I have always had the up most respect for him as a person and as a colleague. He is a solid professional and well respected in his field. 

I know Bob to be a tremendously hard worker , very dedicated to what he does and an individual who is very caring and concerned about those he is associated with. He is sincere , supporting and committed to making things work in whatever endeavor he is involved with. Through my association with Bob he has assisted numerous individuals in obtaining a university education and move on to become a solid citizen through soccer. 

The number of individuals he has had a positive influence on in this area is more than significant. Bob is a strong character , always does a thorough job and pays attention to  the details. He is a very trustworthy individual and I value my association with him. As a result Bob is well respected by the intercollegiate community down here in the USA and if I had a full time opening on my staff , I would hire him without any reservations ! As an educator and as an intercollegiate coach , it is refreshing to have an association with Bobby Graham.

Our profession needs more individuals like him.

Sincerely ,

Dr. Tom Martin
Head Soccer Coach
James Madison University

I would like to take this opportunity to provide my support to the Oakville Winstars coached and managed by Bobby Graham and Charlie Sciberras. While I have only known Bobby and Charlie on a personal level, for a short time , I have nevertheless watched with admiration their successes in building and developing some of the very best youth soccer teams in Canada.

Numerous players have come through their teams , have excelled to not only National levels , but also Canadian and USA University soccer programs. In some cases their graduating players have competed successfully at the professional level.

Both Bobby and Charlie are highly respected by their peers in the youth soccer environments of Canada and the United States. By continually placing their own personal self interest , secondary to the well being of their players , they have been able to assist a number of them in procuring soccer scholarships south of the border.

It is little wonder then , why they are so highly regarded by many USA College Coaches. Without question over the past several years they have been responsible for nurturing some of the best youth soccer players in Canada. I have had the pleasure of watching the team train and practice. Once again I saw an outstanding group of players with tremendous ability and even greater potential. If they are allowed to stay together as a team , they will undoubtedly develop into fine players both individually and collectively as a unit.

In a country where soccer is feeling some definite growing pains particularly at the youth level , it is gratifying to see a group of individuals , both coaches and players , who exemplify the high standards that we have to achieve , if we want to compete as an International soccer nation. In my opinion,  the  Winstars team should be seen not so much as a threat to a league parity level but more importantly as a role model for all other teams to emulate.

Sincerely ,

Paul James
Former Player
CoachNational Program
Current York University Coach

I was very pleased to hear of your new Winstar Academy.  Over the past 15 years you have sent many quality student athletes to colleges in the US.  I have had over a dozen of your players during my time at UAB.  These players have been apart of five conference titles, four trips to the NCAA Tournament including one trip to the "Elite Eight".  Each of these young men has helped us build a tradition of excellence. I know that this new venture will help many more players benefit from your knowledge and experience.

I look forward to recruiting the next generation of stars from your academy.  I also look forward to helping you in any way I can.

Sincerely,

Mike Getman

Head Soccer Coach

Univ. of Alabama at Birmingham

Bartow Arena

Birmingham, AL 35294

Former Players:

Joe Mattacchione

Joe Draganic

Loukas Papaconstantinou

Danny Ziannis

Willy Giummarra

John Ziannis

Joe DiNardo

Former Players:

David Clemente

Rumbani Munthali

Marin Pusek

Melford James Jr.

Lukasz Kwapisz

Dejan Jakovic

I have had the privilege to be coached by both Bob Graham and Charlie Sciberras while playing for the Oakville Winstars.  I played for both of them for 5 years where we went on to win numerous championships including being a National finalist.  They helped me further my soccer career while assisting me in earning a full athletic scholarship to the University of Louisville. There is no other person in Ontario that can help showcase your talent to University coaches throughout the US.  Just from the Winstar team he helped over 18 players earn athletic scholarships.  The time spent at the University of Louisville were years that I will never forget.  Since graduating, I have played four years professional soccer in the USL DI and now I am currently a high school teacher.  These two individuals have continued to be a huge part of my life and I will never forget what they have done for me.

Shawn Faria 

I had the opportunity to play for the Winstars under Bob and Charlie when I
was 17. It was a great experience, one of the fondest I have in my soccer
career. They were instrumental in my development and the reason I continued
playing after youth soccer.

Through their experience and knowledge they helped me become
a better player. Their reputations always attracted the top
players in the province, and this provided a competitive environment in
which to develop and train. It was always like being in a professional club
because of the demands they put on us and it prepared us for more difficult
challenges in the future. It also made our team very competitive and provided
us with the chance to win major youth tournaments and exposure to college
and professional scouts. And it is rare in soccer for coaches to judge
players both by their character as well as their ability, and the success of
so many former players in all walks of life is a testament to this fact.

Bob and Charlie's passion for the game was inspirational as well as contagious.
Canadian players may not always believe they can use soccer to further
themselves in life, but Bob and Charlie gave youth players in Canada the
opportunity and courage to further their careers and play soccer in the
States and abroad. The slogan on the homepage is true, there is "a reason to
believe". I will always be grateful to them, and wish them both success with
their new soccer academy.

Sincerely,

Niki Budalic
(Former Winstars Player)

I just wanted to say congrats on your new academy. I would just like to
say that I played for you for a short time but you had a tremendous impact
on my soccer career. I played with the Winstars and eventually recieved a
scholarship to the University of Alabama at Birmingham where I not only
became a Division 1 All-American but I also one time made the Dean's List.

I also got to experience a Conference USA championship and a berth in the
"Elite Eight" in the NCAA Tournament. After my days at UAB were done, I
was selected to the College Allstar game and then I eventually went on to
play Professional for the Richmond Kickers and then the Toronto Lynx.

Now Ii am playing professional in China. But no matter when my career ends, or
takes me, I was blessed to play soccer for a long period of time and earn
a University Degree. But with out your help and exposure none of this
would have been possible. So I thank you, as do many of my life long
friends that I made playing with the Winstars, because with out your help
and knowledge I would have been very limited in my quest to fulfill my
soccer dreams.

So thanks and goodluck in all future endevours. I also
thank you for following my career closely and always sending emails or
traveling to watch me play thanks.
Always one of your player

Rumba Munthali

I has the pleasure of playing for the Oakville Winstars for roughly 4 years. These were probably 4 of the greatest years of my life and they came at such a young age. Bob and Charlie are 2 individuals who strive to get what is best for the kids that they coach. They put long hard hours into coaching and they do it for the love of the game. I was fortunate to get a full scholarship to the University of Alabama at Birmingham. This would not have happened if it wasn't for people like Bob and Charlie. I also got to chance to live out my professional career until an injury ended that.

Playing for the Winstars is not just about the soccer. We consider ourselves a family and we still do even today. We have attended some of our old teammates weddings and have seen each other grow up from young boys to young men. During my time at the Winstars my father passed away when i was 15 years old. My teammates were there for me and so were their families. However, Bob and Charlie were not only my coaches they became like fathers to me. Because of them I got the chance to live out one of my biggest dreams.

One message that I know Bob and Charlie will pass on to the great young men of tomorrow is that when you play for the Winstars you are not only playing for your current teammates but you are playing for the hundreds of teammates that have passed through the system before you. This message was passed on to us from Bob and Charlie.

Soccer in Canada has grown a lot in the past few years or so. However, when you reach a certain age soccer dies down here in this country. Bob and Charlie are 2 guys that make your dreams come true as they have for hundreds of kids before. I know that if i had kids playing soccer in Canada i would only let them play for 2 people, and that is Bob and Charlie.

I just wanted to say to both of you that i could never re-pay you for what you did but i will tell you guys that you are 2 amazing people and you will always have a place in my heart. I also want to tell my former Winstar teammates the same. You guys made playing the game i love so much more fun and you guys will always be considered my brothers!

Go Winstars Go!!

David Clemente 

 

This is to thank you Bob for allowing me to be apart of your dream back in 1986. I remember you telling me that you were coming here to Scarborough, Ontario from Oakville, Ontario, because you seen that the Wexford soccer team my son played for were players you thought could go on and play at University\College level and follow a dream at becoming a professional soccer player if they worked hard for it.

Well Bob you were right. from that day on I believed in you because the Wexford soccer team, the Winstars soccer team, the Woodbridge soccer teams, and even players that weren’t on our own team, you tried your best for them, through Universities and College contacts and going to the USA Universities and Colleges so the coaches could see the players, going to some of the best youth tournaments in USA and Canada, having successful showcases for coaches to come from the USA and Canada to see players play. 

I always said the proof is in the pudding. There are countless young soccer players since then who have gone to Universities and Colleges and are professional soccer players.

 I’m looking forward to helping in our academy

Jim Handsor

I would not be where I am today if it wasn't for Bob Graham and the rest of
his wonderful staff.  They gave me the guidence and support that I needed
in the years that I was preparing for university.  Not only did I get
maximum exposure to many division I schools in the States playing for him
at Woodbridge Soccer Club, but he also prepared me for the steps that I
need in order to be sucessful After obtaining my scholarship.  Time
management, leadership skills and all other life skills were learnt while
enjoying the game of soccer at the same time. 

Bob and his staff have the winning formula when it comes to sending players off to advance their playing career, weather it be college ball or the professional route.  I've
enjoyed many fun trips with his team, from playing in the Dallas Cup super
group to playing against many DI soccer teams.  I have built many
friendships with teammates on these teams and it is always great to play
against your old club teammates at top universities. 

My college teammates always ask me how I know so many different players at different schools whenever we play against them.  I respond that we all played for the same
coach back home.  To see soo many familair faces in a foregien country
shows how sucessful Bobby's teams have been in the past and I know that he
will continue this trend for generations to come.

Kwesi Hakim Klass
Drexel University
Woodbridge Soccer Club

I had the privilege to be coached by Bob Graham during my tenure with the Oakville Winstars (1993-1996).  It was Bob who introduced me to the next level of competitive soccer.  Thanks to him I earned a 4-year soccer scholarship at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA (1996-2000).  I would never of had the opportunities offered to me, athletically and educationally, if it wasn’t for Bob and I am forever grateful for his commitment to excellence.  

His passion towards the game of soccer is evident through the many players he helped earn collegiate soccer scholarships in the USA.  Bob’s dedication and sacrifice for his teams over the years are truly exemplary of what coaching standards should represent. 

Sincerely,
Paul A. Saliba

First and foremost, I would like to thank you not only as a player but as
a person. You have been a constant help, support-figure, and a man to
admire. Your commitment is unquestionable. You are a modern advocate for
amateur sports in Canada and all of your hard-work and dedication has
impacted on a vast amount of youth. Your level of expertise is only
matched by the relationships that you form with your players.

It has been a pleasure to know you personally, I have always been fond of your
coaching and passion for the game. Those qualities are hard to come-by and
a real testament to the person you are within.

Coach Graham, or Bob, as we the players knew him was the technical
director at our club. Soon he became our coach, and the championships
started rolling in. He not only pushed us to greater limits, but also
expanded our horizons when it came to our futures. When we embarked to
Dallas in 2003, a lot of our dreams came true. Even though we didn't win
the tournament (our only loss came to Tigres the eventual winners), we
certainly grew as a team and a lot of us received athletic-scholarships to
many schools in the United States.

My future has been shaped and improved by this man, I will forever be in debt with gratitude to you Coach Graham. I hope one day, that we, as all your past players will be able to make you proud, and be a reflection of the man who you taught us to be.

Respectfully,

Lukasz Kwapisz
(Current member of the UAB Blazers, 2006)

Congrats on the Winstars Soccer Academy!  I look forward to having your players come to Indiana University and help us win another National Championship.  Your players are always well coached and prepared for college soccer.

Michael A. Freitag
Head Men's Soccer Coach
Indiana University

Bobby Graham is truly one of Canada's greatest soccer ambassadors. In the 20 plus years that I have known him, Bobby has done so much to expose youth players in Ontario to exceptional soccer opportunities. A competitor and winner, Bobby Graham has been instrumental in helping so many talented Canadian student-athletes achieve so much on and off the field. The coaches and staff that Coach Graham assembles are first class and committed to the development of young players in the Toronto area and the Winstars Academy has the hallmark of the Graham 'Midas Touch'.

Barry Gorman
Head Soccer Coach
The Penn State University

I have played for Mr.. Bobby Graham for 3 years at the Woodbridge Soccer Club.  Over those years we have accomplished many great things, and have competed in many international tournaments, won championships, and have experienced many memorable moments. 

By far Bob's training was the most difficult, and strenuous on the body.  It not only taught us discipline but a will to work hard and never to give up!! That's the mentality I took when receiving a full scholarship to the US.  Playing 4 years at the University of Evansville, and the University of Central Arkansas I took Bob's discipline in training off and on the pitch, and won many championships. 

After living and playing in England for the past 2 years, I still thank Bobby for all that he has done for me.  I wish you the best Bobby, and those who train under you will only benefit.  If you can withstand Bob's training, you will be successful!!

 

Gabriel Gallucci

(Currently playing with Semi-Professional club Mangotsfield United)

Congratulations on your return to the promotion of soccer in the greater Toronto area.   You have always provided the best effort possible for the young players under your care. 

I, like so many university coaches, have turned to you for advice on players in your area.We have also attend numerous events, and showcases that you have organized and facilitated for the sole purpose of assisting the coaches in their recruiting processes.

Of greater importance is your recognition of young people and the potential opportunity for them to gain a quality education and play soccer in the U.S.  So many areas outside of the U.S. do not have the leadership and knowledge to assist youth players to move to the next level.  You have a real understanding of the necessary abilities to compete as well as the knowledge to counsel and advise the player and parents of the road to a successful experience at a U.S. institution.

I certainly would not have had such success had it not been for the players in the Toronto scene. Some 20 years of communication with you and your clubs has brought success to our program. Needless to say each of those players would be quick to express the value of having someone like you guiding them along.  These players have to thank you for what resulted in an excellent educational and soccer experience at Drexel University.  Even more special is the degree achieved, and the lifetime opportunities that are afforded them through their Drexel education.

It is great to have you back in the soccer environment of Toronto along with your long time special friends that have worked with you and so often assisted me while visiting your events.  Again, I sense a feeling that the players of the Windstars program will be given a real opportunity to consider Drexel and many other universities in the U.S.

All the best with your future events, I await those details, I will be there!

Regards,

Lew Meehl
Drexel University

I had the opportunity to play for Mr. Bobby Graham for three years with the Woodbridge Soccer Club. We competed in the Dallas Cup tournament twice, which was a very good experience. We also traveled around the States to play in showcases, and to play against divison one schools. I won many championships during the time that I played for Bobby, which I will always remember. 

I gained experience, knowledge, and discipline by playing under Bobby as a coach. All three Gallucci brothers had the opportunity to be coached by Bobby, and we all thank him for his guidence. I have played four years at Virginia Intermont College, and made the Nationals twice. I am currently the assistant coach for the soccer team at Virginia Intermont College.

I will remember the way that Bobby coached me and I will try to use it with my players so that they will be as successful as all of Bobby's players that he coached. 

Thank you Bobby.

Also we will never forget Jimmy's Laugh!

 

Christian Gallucci

Congratulations on your new Academy. I am sure that success will soon follow.
It has been a pleasure working with such a professional over the years,
and more so a man who truly cares about the health and welfare of his
players.

All the Best!

Greg Andrulis
Head Mens Soccer Coach
George Mason University
Former Head Coach Columbus Crew , MLS

 

“I had the pleasure of playing on a great team with Woodbridge SC and a great coaching staff with Bobby and Jimmy. Bobby and Jimmy were able to turn around a good team to a championship team and the facts prove it with the players he coached and I played with whom went on to play collegiate soccer. Bobby’s preparation for the team was held not only physically, but mentally he prepared us to meet the greatest challenges that could help the team succeed to the next level. Our progress as a team and as an individual playing at Universities as well as the Dallas Cup prepared me personally for the next level playing against the elite players of the U.S and world. Having the opportunity to play Division I soccer and attending a prestigious university such as The Ohio State University was an experience I will keep forever. As a student-athlete I was able to play college soccer, play with great teammates, but also receive and earn a degree that as helped me as a professional and have the opportunity to coach college soccer. All I can say is Bobby as set high standards for each student-athlete he has coached and if one as the will and commitment to play through that then the sky is the limit because Bobby will help you get there to the next level. Bobby and Jimmy thank you for all the great years and memories and good luck with your future with the Academy.”

Sam Migliano
Sports Director
Y Sports Zone