The U.S. Army Coaches Academy takes place each year in San Antonio and is a key component of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, which features the top 90 prep football players from around the nation. The Coaches Academy exposes coaches to top speakers and U.S. Army Leadership from around the country, increases their coaching knowledge, sharpens their coaching skills, and allows them to be part of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and its related events. In past years, legendary coaches such as Lou Holtz, Dick Vermeil, and Bobby Ross, as well as Arena Football League Commissioner David Baker, have spoken at the Coaches Academy. Selections are based on a coach’s dedication to his student-athletes, leadership qualities, sportsmanship, good-standing in the community, and coaching performance, and coaches from across the country are invited. The head coach of each 2011 All-American will automatically receive an invitation to attend the Coaches Academy.