Born in Russia, Valerey Stepanov received a M.S. degree in soccer from the Institute of Physical Culture and Sport of Lesgaft (Soccer Department) in 1983 in St. Petersburg, Russia. In 1978 he graduated from School of Soccer Coaches with diploma and began his career as a professional Soccer Coach.

Professional Player Experience:

1978 – 1980 “Arsenal” club in Tula, Russia

1980 – 1981 “Chimik” club in Novomoskovsk, Russia

1981 – 1983 “Amudaria” club in Nukus, Uzbekistan

1983 – 1986 “Zenit” club in St. Petersburg, Russia

Champions of St. Petersburg 1983, 1985 & 1986

Coaching Experience:

1986 – 1989 Head Coach of Soccer College Team, Merchant Marine Academy in St. Petersburg, Russia

Champions of St. Petersburg, Russia in 1987

1989 – 1991 Head Coach “Kirovets” soccer club in St. Petersburg, Russia

Champions of St. Petersburg, Russia in 1989

After playing and coaching soccer in Russia for a number of years, Valerey immigrated to the United States in 1991 .

USA coaching Experience:

1991 – 1994 Head Coach and Instructor, East-West Soccer Ambassadors USA.

1995 – 1998 Head Coach, Vogelsinger Soccer Academy and All Star Soccer school USA

1998 – 2001 Program Director and Trainer, California Flyers Soccer Club USA.

2006- Scout, Mexico National Soccer Team, Women U-20, World Cup 2006 in Moscow, Russia

2001 – Present President and CEO, International Soccer Camp, Inc