JACKSON- New men's soccer coach Stephen Voltz was in Guatemala last week after being invited to work with Club Futeca and help to expand the Majors growing international soccer presence.
"As an international coach, I always promote travel," coach Voltz said. "Soccer is a tremendous vehicle for that. "
This was Voltz's second time travelling to Guatemala and helped lead a soccer camp of about 60 players and worked with the local coaches and community.
"Players and coaches are extremely respectful, it was a wonderful time and a wonderful country" Voltz said.
Millsaps already has some roots in Central America, with a joint research program in the Yucatan already in place. Coach Voltz' work will help to expand the Millsaps Majors' brand in Guatemala.
In addition to the camp, Voltz traveled to the Antigua region of the country and took in a professional game.
Photos from the trip are available in the accompanying photo album.