2008 Falcon Soccer Academy
About The Camp:
Patterned afer Messiah’s own highly successful men’s program, the Falcon Soccer Academy has been providing a quality soccer learning experience in an intentionally positive and fun environment for more than 25 years. The camp places considerable emphasis on teaching fundamental playing skills- sportsmanship, proper motivational techniques and attitudes, and the Messiah style of quick ball movement and exciting individual play at as high a level as possible.
Our goal is to give campers of all ability levels a very positive overall experience, improving their skills and team play in a fun but challenging atmosphere.
Dave Brandt
Head Coach
Messiah College
(717) 766-2511
dbrandt@messiah.edu
Camp Director:
Falcon coach Dave Brandt has put together an enviable resume in his 11 years in charge of the Messiah program. Eleven straight NCAA playoff appearances, seven NCAA Final Four’s, and five National Championships have earned the Falcons widespread respect nationwide. Brandt’s 11 year record stands at 224-23-12, making him by percentage the winningest coach at any level of NCAA soccer. The ’07 Falcon squad went 21-3-0 on their way to the program’s 4 th straight Final 4 appearance, falling to Trinity (TX) 1-0 in the national semifinal. Messiah’s 5 national championships, all garnered since the ’00 season, ties UNC-Greensboro, now a Division 1 program, for most D3 titles ever.
About The Staff:
Most staff members are former players in the Messiah program, now coaching on the high school and college levels, who provide a common and passionate soccer learning experience. Some of the players in Messiah's current program are chosen as well on the basis of their ability to teach, demonstrate, and positively motivate young soccer players. Our coach-to-player ratio is better than 1:8, and all staff must be committed to high moral and ethical standards.
Men's Soccer At Messiah:
National champions five times since 2000, the men’s soccer program at Messiah has established itself as one of the elite small-college programs in the country, through its success on the field and its unique and entertaining style of play. Favoring the Dutch style of quick ball circulation and exciting 1v1 play, the Falcons have gained a reputation for intelligent and attractive attacking soccer. The Falcons are well-known nationally not only for winning, but also for consistently adhering to the highest standards of fine play and sportsmanship.
Dates/Times/Fees:
2008 Camp Brochure and Registration Form
Information Letters:
JR/SR Advanced Weekend Camp Information Letter
Day Camp Information Letter
Resident I Camp Information Letter
Commuter Resident I Camp Information Letter
Resident II Camp Information Letter
Commuter Resident II Camp Information Letter
