Frequently Asked Questions & Resources
What does “Spoudazo” mean?
Spoudazo is Greek for “Make Every Effort.” It appears as a very strong exhortation from Jesus’ disciple Peter in the New Testament book II Peter, Chapter 1.
What is your policy on inclement weather or extreme heat?
If there is inclement weather, we will cancel soccer for the day and already have Friday planned as a make up day. Same goes for extreme heat. If there is a heat advisory, we will follow the local guidelines for heat and will cancel the session and make it up on Friday.
What is a sample day at camp?
View specifics of our sample day schedule.
What if camp is cancelled more than one day of the week?
Unfortunately, we can only make up one additional day of soccer camp. If there are multiple days of cancellation, we will make every effort to make up as much time as possible, but will only issue a partial refund for camp if more than two days are cancelled.
How does a Bible verse relate to a soccer camp operation?
The philosophy of Co-Founders Joey Gorman and Wayne Pirmann, highly-experienced in the training of teen-age soccer players, is that you are never done developing and improving in every single technique involved in being an excellent soccer player. Thus, “make every effort to improve…” in each area of soccer.
Also, in II Peter 1: 5-11, Peter writes “…make every effort to supplement (your faith) with virtue, virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control…” We call self-control a character trait (Peter calls it a “quality”) that every soccer player needs to develop in order to take training – in practices and “on your own.” Coaches Joey and Wayne intend, through Spoudazo Soccer Camps, to explain character-building, effort, integrity, work ethic, and other qualities named by Peter as they relate to soccer players on the field as well as off the field.
What about goalkeeper training?
Goalkeepers are invited to attend but cautioned that there is no guarantee that a top-level goalkeeping coach will be on staff that week. Goalkeepers WILL be required to do all of the field skills as taught.
What if we are a church or school in an area where you don’t have a camp in 2024 but we would like to sponsor one? How do we start?
Email Spoudazo Soccer National Director Wayne Pirmann at [email protected] OR use the Contact Form on the website.
My players – on my teams and even my own kids – are in an MLS city that is a World Cup venue in 2026. How do we get Spoudazo Soccer here before 2026?
We are identifying Metro Directors in all 11 such areas and hope to have at least one camp in the summer of 2025 in each of those cities. We welcome YOUR ideas (contacts, whom to approach) on how to get started. Email [email protected] OR use the Contact Form on the website.
We live in Atlanta but would love to come up with a camp, say, during the winter and in an indoor facility. Will Spoudazo Soccer provide a special program?
Find the facility and the dates you want to do it first, which includes finding out what the facility is going to charge. Then email Spoudazo Soccer National Director Wayne Pirmann at [email protected], give him whatever facts you have and what you want (and your phone number!) and we will be in touch. We are not a boilerplate operation, and we have talented committed coaches who have the flexibility to travel.
What is the difference between Spoudazo Soccer Camp and, say, a camp run by the soccer coach at a major university?
As fun and well-staffed as these camps might be, individual development is not normally the priority for the program; numbers and dollars generated are. Spoudazo keeps the costs down to parents through a scholarship program as well as bringing in Coach Pirmann as a missionary doing the “tentmaking” of paying special attention to the individual development of every player in attendance.
What does it mean to be an “Evangelistic Soccer Camp?” Is it open to churched kids only, Christian kids only, elite players only? Will my son or daughter be forced to “do” anything with the Bible knowledge they get in Spoudazo?
The entire curriculum has been designed by Coach Gorman and Coach Pirmann. Wayne Pirmann has over 50 years of coaching under his belt, including multiple mission-trips which included soccer players traveling to foreign countries and sharing the Gospel while there. The camps are open to any teenager who is willing to work hard for the duration of the camp. Players will be introduced to the Gospel specifically as it relates to character-building and “supplementing your faith.” No one will be “beat over the head with the Bible.” Everyone will hear the Gospel presented properly, with integrity.
What is the difference between Spoudazo Soccer Camp and I.D. camp?
I.D. camps are specifically designed for college coaches to evaluate high schoolers and determine which ones they want to recruit. Spoudazo Soccer camps are for any teenagers who want to work hard and learn to master certain techniques that will make them better game-performers. Our coaches will tell each player what they need to continue to work on their own initiative, whether they intend to play in college or not. In other words, our coaches are watching you with improving you on their mind, not with whether or not you fit into their program.
What safety measures do you have in place?
All of our coaches are background-checked.
What about college players who still want to get better and also want to be trained missionaries for the World Cup?
Soccer players ages 19-24 who want to attend to prepare for 2026 can apply to any of the Spoudazo Soccer Camps as an intern and pay a significantly reduced rate.
Will top Spoudazo coaches do Private Training for small groups of players (2-6) or whole teams?
If we have a Spoudazo coach in your area, we can certainly connect you. Email [email protected] and we will design a curriculum for your specific needs. Be reminded that Spoudazo means “make every effort” and all of our Spoudazo coaches will adhere to Spoudazo principles throughout. It is incumbent on you as the organizer to find a suitable training area AND make sure our coaches are authorized to use it.
What does “Spoudazo” mean?
Spoudazo is Greek for “Make Every Effort.” It appears as a very strong exhortation from Jesus’ disciple Peter in the New Testament book II Peter, Chapter 1.
What safety measures do you have in place?
All of our coaches are background-checked.
What is your policy on inclement weather or extreme heat?
If there is inclement weather, we will cancel soccer for the day and already have Friday planned as a make up day. Same goes for extreme heat. If there is a heat advisory, we will follow the local guidelines for heat and will cancel the session and make it up on Friday.
What if camp is cancelled more than one day of the week?
Unfortunately, we can only make up one additional day of soccer camp. If there are multiple days of cancellation, we will make every effort to make up as much time as possible, but will only issue a partial refund for camp if more than two days are cancelled.
How does a Bible verse relate to a soccer camp operation?
The philosophy of Co-Founders Joey Gorman and Wayne Pirmann, highly-experienced in the training of teen-age soccer players, is that you are never done developing and improving in every single technique involved in being an excellent soccer player. Thus, “make every effort to improve…” in each area of soccer.
Also, in II Peter 1: 5-11, Peter writes “…make every effort to supplement (your faith) with virtue, virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control…” We call self-control a character trait (Peter calls it a “quality”) that every soccer player needs to develop in order to take training – in practices and “on your own.” Coaches Joey and Wayne intend, through Spoudazo Soccer Camps, to explain character-building, effort, integrity, work ethic, and other qualities named by Peter as they relate to soccer players on the field as well as off the field.
What is the difference between Spoudazo Soccer Camp and, say, a camp run by the soccer coach at a major university?
As fun and well-staffed as these camps might be, individual development is not normally the priority for the program; numbers and dollars generated are. Spoudazo keeps the costs down to parents through a scholarship program as well as bringing in Coach Pirmann as a missionary doing the “tentmaking” of paying special attention to the individual development of every player in attendance.
What does it mean to be an “Evangelistic Soccer Camp?” Is it open to churched kids only, Christian kids only, elite players only? Will my son or daughter be forced to “do” anything with the Bible knowledge they get in Spoudazo?
The entire curriculum has been designed by Coach Gorman and Coach Pirmann. Wayne Pirmann has over 50 years of coaching under his belt, including multiple mission-trips which included soccer players traveling to foreign countries and sharing the Gospel while there. The camps are open to any teenager who is willing to work hard for the duration of the camp. Players will be introduced to the Gospel specifically as it relates to character-building and “supplementing your faith.” No one will be “beat over the head with the Bible.” Everyone will hear the Gospel presented properly, with integrity.
What is the difference between Spoudazo Soccer Camp and I.D. camp?
I.D. camps are specifically designed for college coaches to evaluate high schoolers and determine which ones they want to recruit. Spoudazo Soccer camps are for any teenagers who want to work hard and learn to master certain techniques that will make them better game-performers. Our coaches will tell each player what they need to continue to work on their own initiative, whether they intend to play in college or not. In other words, our coaches are watching you with improving you on their mind, not with whether or not you fit into their program.
What about college players who still want to get better and also want to be trained missionaries for the World Cup?
Soccer players ages 19-24 who want to attend to prepare for 2026 can apply to any of the Spoudazo Soccer Camps as an intern and pay a significantly reduced rate.
What if we are a church or school in an area where you don’t have a camp in 2024 but we would like to sponsor one? How do we start?
Email Spoudazo Soccer National Director Wayne Pirmann at [email protected] OR use the Contact Form on the website.
Will top Spoudazo coaches do Private Training for small groups of players (2-6) or whole teams?
If we have a Spoudazo coach in your area, we can certainly connect you. Email [email protected] and we will design a curriculum for your specific needs. Be reminded that Spoudazo means “make every effort” and all of our Spoudazo coaches will adhere to Spoudazo principles throughout. It is incumbent on you as the organizer to find a suitable training area AND make sure our coaches are authorized to use it.
My players – on my teams and even my own kids – are in an MLS city that is a World Cup venue in 2026. How do we get Spoudazo Soccer here before 2026?
We are identifying Metro Directors in all 11 such areas and hope to have at least one camp in the summer of 2025 in each of those cities. We welcome YOUR ideas (contacts, whom to approach) on how to get started. Email [email protected] OR use the Contact Form on the website.
We live in Atlanta but would love to come up with a camp, say, during the winter and in an indoor facility. Will Spoudazo Soccer provide a special program?
Find the facility and the dates you want to do it first, which includes finding out what the facility is going to charge. Then email Spoudazo Soccer National Director Wayne Pirmann at [email protected], give him whatever facts you have and what you want (and your phone number!) and we will be in touch. We are not a boilerplate operation, and we have talented committed coaches who have the flexibility to travel.
