Our creativity, knowledge and experience reside within our people. People, who love soccer, travel and challenges, find their way here and stay as integral team members who help shape our business. Their energy and ideas are the key to outstanding travel experiences. Below is a sampling of our team:

Robin Wood has been with Excel International Sports since our first trip in 1998. He has guided soccer groups in Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales, Sweden, Italy, Holland and Germany. Robin is based in Scotland and he organizes and plans itineraries for all of our North American teams visiting the United Kingdom. From bus drivers to hotel receptionists to soccer referees, he enjoys them all!

How I can best help you... Robin enjoys people! His experience with our organization and working with people of all ages helps keep tours running smoothly at all times. Throughout his career, Robin has learned how to deal with nail-biters, head-scratchers and nerve-wrackers very well. But he's all the better for it! He's a constant presence of calm and coolness in the Excel family and a great one to refer to when the pressure is on.

What they've said... "I wanted to thank your organization and especially Woody for a great time in Great Britain. My son and I had a wonderful ten days with lots of great memories. What an asset Woody is to your organization...a kind, caring man who made all of us feel comfortable and safe. He did many thoughtful things over the two weeks that went above and beyond what I would expect of a tour guide. His quick wit and sense of humor were truly enjoyed by all. Since my husband died a couple of years ago, Dan and I have not enjoyed too many pleasant memories...Please thank Woody for putting a smile in our hearts." Mary Thrailkill, Salisbury University Soccer

Robbie Bouman handles operations and travel itineraries for incoming soccer groups to Holland. In addition, he maintains daily contact with all of our vendors ensuring coaches and players will be happy with their experience in the Netherlands.

How I Can Best Help You... Robbie's courteous and personable nature enables him to maintain an excellent relationship with our vendors. Having Robbie as one of our main points of contact with restaurants, hotels, guides and assistants, allows him to maintain quality control and have an excellent relationship with all of our vendors. Robbie has been known to turn his hand to many things whilst on tour with teams, they have witnessed him warming up goalkeepers followed by a presentation in his infamous clown outfit! As a native of Amsterdam, Robbie lends us his insider's perspective which helps us add the special details to our group tours and events. With over 15 years experience in the travel and service industry, Robbie has encountered all types of people and situations and knows what it takes to assure satisfaction and smiling faces. Furthermore, they say that Dutch people are very open-minded so Robbie attributes this to his ability to be flexible and creative and to find the best solution for our client's needs and demands.

What they've said... "The trip was TERRIFIC. Robbie was great and the whole experience was just super. I think the boys will remember it always and I know us parents will." Tamera Pearson, Kirkwood Soccer Club.

Nick Simmons was born in Wales, raised in England, and has lived most of his life in Spain! Nick comes to us with the perfect blend of a UK background with much respect for foreign mindsets and interests. Nick lends his linguistic and cultural expertise daily in preparing proposals and quotations to Spain. Nick has amassed great experience and knowledge of even the smallest details in Barcelona which come in handy when it counts the most! Nick is remarkably skilled at understanding and analyzing our client's needs and consistently connects them with the perfect type of tour for the age, gender and quality of the team.

How I can best help you... Nick has a contagious positive disposition and stops at nothing to keep our clients happy with seamless and unforgettable events. Thanks to his "never say no" attitude, he will explore all possible options and alternatives until he finds the shoe that fits.

What they've said... "Our team's trip to Barcelona, Spain was absolutely amazing. Nick did a fantastic job of organizing every event down to the smallest detail. Our matches were extremely challenging and the venues first class." Bill Wnek, Loyola Men's Soccer

Angelo Morello organizes our incoming soccer groups from the North America to Italy. Angelo's extensive educational background as a former high school teacher is only one of the many strengths that he has to offer our clients. Precise and thorough by nature, he throws himself into our tours and hardly comes up for air until they're finished and his groups are happy! Angelo has many years of experience working in the sports tourism industry, and his relationship and organizational skills are unmatched.

How I can best help you... Angelo's passion for travel and language abilities help him effectively express and present great options to our groups, making him one of our most valued assets.

What they've said... "Italy was a lot of fun. Angelo kept us going like clockwork and created a great environment for our whole group." Martie McTavish, Good Counsel High School Soccer