2008
for Boys
Two Specialized Camps
Boys Soccer Jr Advanced TBA
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Boys Soccer Sr Elite TBA
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- Emphasis on teaching individual fundamentals
- Instruction to improve technical and positional skills
- Specialized goalkeeper training
- Afternoon and evening games
- Evaluations provided to help with continued development
- Team Discounts(see below)
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- Individual technical training
- Individual / team tactical training
- Specialized goalkeeper training
- Afternoon and evening games
- Evaluations provided to help with continued development
- Sessions on strength and conditioning, nutrition, and choosing a college
- Team Discounts(see below)
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Individual Camper Rates:
Junior Advanced
(Ages 9-13)
Resident Camper - $TBA
Day Camper - $TBA
Senior Elite
(Ages 14 and up)
Resident Camper - $TBA
Day Camper - $TBA
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All teams are invited to spend a week with us in the mountains. We are proud of the many teams that have gone through our camp, especially those who return year after year. We appreciate the coaches that continue to chose Appalachian as a place to further develop and enhance their team.
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Team Camper Rates:
Junior Advanced Team
Resident Camper - $340
Day Camper - $200
Senior Advanced Team
Resident Camper - $390
Day Camper - $260
Teams with 10 or more players get $15 off per player
15 or more players get $30 off per player
20 or more players get $40 off per player
30 or more players get $40 off per player
Coach Rates:
Coach provided room and board FREE if 10 or more players
Coach with fewer than 10 players - $150 each
Second Coach - $150 each
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Mountaineer Goalkeeper Academy
- Position-specific curriculum that includes daily technical sessions and a night match with team
- Detailed Evaluations
Staff
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Shaun Pendleton, Appalachian State's new head coach, NCAA Division II's all-time winningest men's soccer coach, and former coach of an NCAA Division II National Championship Team.
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Liam Farrell, Camp Director and Appalachian Assistant Coach, currently Director of Coaching and Player Development for the High Country SC. Former Assistant, Lenoir-Rhyne College. Former All Conference and All South Player at Belmont Abbey College. NSCAA and USSF Licensed.
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Coaching Staff: The coaching staff for the Appalachian Soccer Camp for Boys is composed of qualified coaches from college, club and high school programs around the country. Coaches are selected for their reputation in developing young players and for their sincere passion for the game. Many of our coaches are former Appalachian Mountaineers. Current college players are hired as counselors and are used to demonstrate and serve as role models.
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Other Staff*
- Steve Ahn - Appalachian Keepers Coach, former player, Furman Univ.
- Dave Balfrey - Former Appalachian Asst., former pro, Greensboro Dynamo
- Lou Brancourt - Coach, Avery HS, former Appalachian player.
- Jordy Broder - Professional Player, Atlanta Silverbacks, former Appalachian player
- Kevin Burk - Asst. Coach Lipscomb Univ., pro player, Harrisburg Heat
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Calvin Dixon - Coach Lees-McRae College
- Terry Foley - Coach, Reston FC (VA), UEFA "A" License
- Brian Jillings - Coach, East Burke HS, former Appalachian player.
- Doug Kidd - Coach, Watauga HS, former Appalachian player.
- Ken Kirsch - Coach Nease HS (FL), former Player-Stetson University
- David Knox - Coach, Charlotte Country Day School, former youth dir. Tranmere FC, England
- Adam Laney - Keeper Coach, Campbell Univ.
- Andy McMorran - Northern Ireland Schoolboys National Team Coach
- Earl Morgan - Asst. Coach Watauga HS, former Appalachian GK.
- Steve Oliver - Asst. Coach, Univ. of Arkansas, former pro GK, Southend Utd, England, UEFA "A" Lic.
- Cam Ormsby - Asst. Coach, Bucknell University, former Appalachian Player
- Mark Powers - Asst. Coach, Lenoir Rhyne College
- Chris Robinson - Asst. Coach, Elon Univ. Current Pro, Pittsburgh Riverhounds, former Appalachian GK.
- Barry Slagle - Appalachian Asst. Coach, former player Sewanee College
- Mark Thornton - Coach, Concorde Fire (GA), former Appalachian player
- Chris Whalley - Coach, Lees-McRae College
- Rob Wilcher - Coach TC Roberson HS, 2002 National COY, former Appalachian player
*Schedule permitting.
Facilities
- Appalachian Soccer Stadium (Grass)
- State Farm Fields (Grass - lighted)
- Quinn Center (Indoor)
- Kidd Brewer Stadium (Field Turf - lighted)
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ASU Soccer Stadium and State Farm Fields
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Testimonials:
My teams have been attending this camp for the past five years and every year it gets better. Appalachian State Boys Soccer camp is a perfect mixture of environment, facilities, and professional coaching. I highly endorse this camp and recommend any coach who wishes to enhance his teams play as well as increasing individual skill to attend the Appalachian State Boys Soccer Camp.
-Ken Kirsch, Head Coach, Nease High School. 2007 and 2008 Florida State Champs
My GK coach was very thorough and could show me how to do things properly. He's the best GK coach I've had.
-Bryan Newbold, 16, Smoky Mtn. HS, Sylva, NC
App. Soccer Camp was a great leaning experience for my team. Our coach was great, and he showed us a lot. The camp really brought us together as a team and made us much better.
-Jennifer Dillard, Coach, Concord HS (NC)
Our coach worked with us on our communication and our mental game. We got better every day. I'll be back next year.
-Chris Hartle, 15, '88 North Meck Red, Huntersville, NC
Dear Coach, We want to thank you for providing such a conducive learning environment for our team at this year's camp - the coaching was thorough and structured but flexible to incorporate our team's needs - The facilities were excellent and the cool summer weather and the mountain scenery was particularly nice for us - We would like to recommend the camp to other teams and individuals of all levels.
-Ken Kirsch and Richard Stupple, Coaches, Lake Mary Prep HS (FL)
The camp is tailored to the specific needs of each team. The best technical camp we have attended in 10 years of going to them. Coaching staff is genuinely interested in everyone improving skills and knowledge of the game.
-Coach Kevin Hicks, Dixon HS, Jacksonville, NC (NC Class 1A State Finalists in 2003)
Teams
Due to the complexity of the team application, email or call 828-262-8718 so we may mail or fax you the team application form.
Notice: Online/Telephone Registration is closed for Boys Soccer Senior Camp for Ages 14 & up. However, we still have openings. If you would like to register, please do so as a walk-on Tues. 7/15 from 3:30-5pm.
See the full brochure for this program
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For further information contact:
Appalachian State University
Office of Conferences & Institutes
POB 32042
Boone, NC 28608-2042
Phone: 828-262-8718
Email Program Registrar
Or contact the program director,
Coach Liam Farrell, by
e-mail or by phone at (828) 262-6747.
To register, please click the link below:
Team Application Form