In 2003, Coach Webster was pleased to bring in DC United players Alecko Eskandarian and Doug Warren to meet with our campers. Alecko was the 2002 winner of the M.A.C. Hermann Trophy, presented to the NCAA Division I Player of the Year, for his play at the University of Virginia. Alecko and Doug have both played the the United States Youth National Teams. They both competed in with the US Olympic Team as it went through qualifying for the 2004 Athens Olympic Games.
Alecko and Doug spent time talking with the campers and signed a lot of autographs. They signed balls, hats, shirts, balls, and DC United posters!
Patriot Soccer Camp has one of the most highly qualified coaching staffs in the area.
Jack Edwards joined us from near Manchester, England. Jack has coached professionally for years in England. He has worked as a youth coach at Manchester City in the Premiership and with Oldham AC as the youth development director. During his career, Jack has coached and developed players to move into professional and international play. His former players include the likes of Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs of Manchester United.
Herb Gainey joined us from his position as Head Men's Soccer Coach at St. Mary's College of Maryland. Herb was named Coach of the Year in the Capital Athletic Conference in 2002 and has set records at St. Mary's for wins in a season. Herb has also worked with MSYSA as a coach in ODP.
A newcomer to our coaching ranks in 2003, was Phil Porter. Phil, pictured here with Coach Webster, has played with several clubs in England. Look for Phil to be back in 2004!
Coach McGowan's Group!
Coach McGowan in the long-time coach of the junior varsity at Northern High School.
Coach Edward's Group:
The oldest kids at camp! Soon they will be heading to high school!
The Group of Coach Bob "Caveman" Gibb!
Coach Gibb is the Head Coach of the Girls Varsity team at Blair High School in Montgomery County.
Coach Lauren Webster's Group!
The youngest, but toughest, kids at camp!
Coach Phil's Group!
They worked hard, had fun, and by the end of the week spoke with an English accent!
Coach Gainey's Group!
They played so well Coach Gainey thought he was at ODP practice!
