History
History of Mihaljevic Soccer School
Welcome to Mihaljevic Soccer School, the first Soccer School in the United States. Founded in St. Louis, Mo. in 1968 by Joe's father George Mihaljevic. George studied under the tutelage of Professor Hennes Weisweiler at the Sporthochchule in Koln, Germany in 1967. Professor Hennes Weisweiler heralded George as the best coach he had in the past 10 years. At that time George was the coach for the St. Louis Stars of the NASL (North American Soccer League.) Hennes Weisweiler was voted the second best "Coach of the Century" behind Rinus Michels of Holland.
George opened Mihaljevic Soccer School in 1968 and coached over 2,000 children in the St.Louis area over the next 10 years. From 1967 to 1977 a St.Louis based college team won the NCAA Division I Collegiate title. Either St. Louis University or SIU Edwardsville, Illinois. Many of these players were trained and influenced by George during this time. Helping to set a standard of soccer play that put St. Louis at the pinnacle of soccer in theUnited States.
Joe has learned the key points and elements of the game by living with and training with an absolute Master of the game of soccer, someone who sees the game of soccer with absolute clarity. Learning all of the finer details of teaching technique, form and skill of mastering all of the elements of dribbling and striking the ball. As well as all of the rich knowledge of tactics and strategy that are involved in the game of soccer. Joe is continuing where his father left off teaching the youth of the Folsom and Sacramento area.
Interesting Facts
"Hennes Weisweiler" pictured here teaching coaches at the "Koln Sporthochchule". This is where George Mihaljevic met and learned under the tutelage of Professor Hennes Weisweiler. This is where all German first Division coaches receive their coaching license to coach in the Bundesligue. Weisweiler was the director of the school. It is now called the Hennes Weisweiler Academy.
Below are a few of the sample pictures of the history of George Mihaljevic and the Mihaljevic Soccer School. There are entire pages that are dedicated to George Mihaljevic, Joe Mihaljevic, Missouri Mules, White Star and St. Louis Stars soccer teams.
