EXACT Exposure Camps give athletes personal interaction & exposure to college coaches from top NCAA programs.
A great showcase camp is more than just exposure.
There's exposure...and then there's real, personal connection. At EXACT, you meet with top coaches from the minute you arrive, making this the best place for aspiring college soccer players. The college coaches work with you to evaluate your ability as a player and get to know you as an individual.
Get a digital evaluation from a college coach at the conclusion of camp. This shareable evaluation highlights your strengths and tells you exactly what you need to improve to get recruited.
Build skills for leadership, focus, and handling adversity on and off the field. Based on training used by hundreds of pro and college teams.
Get the tools and insights you need to stand out during recruitment.
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Coaches run training sessions similar to the sessions you would attend in their program. Experience first-hand which coaches you most connect with and what it's like to be on a college team.
Over 1,000 NCAA D1, D2, D3 and NAIA coaches in EXACT's network have access to your gameplay footage from camp. Video packages, including highlight reels, are available for campers.
Assistant Men's Soccer Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
pappassc@udmercy.edu
Detroit-Mercy
Division 1
Spencer Pappas enters his sixth season as assistant coach of the Titans in 2019-20. He joined the University of Detroit Mercy mens soccer team prior to the start of the 2014 season as an assistant coach. He earned the additional title of recruiting coordinator in February 2018.
Pappas has helped coach the Titans to 27 victories during his five years as an assistant coach and a share of the Horizon League regular-season crown in 2014.
The Titans saw their share of success in 2017, recording seven victories and reaching the semifinals of the Horizon League Championship. Detroit Mercy topped Milwaukee in penalty kicks to advance in the league tournament for the first time since 2012.
Tyler Moorman and Spiro Pliakos earned a bevy of honors during and after the 2017 season with Moorman being named All-Region and Scholar All-Region and Pliakos becoming the first Titan male student-athlete in school history to receive First Team Academic All-American laurels. Pliakos also was the second player in school history to earn All-Conference accolades in all four seasons of his playing career.
In his first two seasons as the assistant coach for the Titans, the team has finished with winning records and qualified for the Horizon League Championship tournament in each season. In 2015, the Titans went 7-5-8 and dropped just one game during the conference season, going 3-1-5. Detroit Mercy also earned its first victory in program history over the University of Michigan, winning 2-1 in Ann Arbor. As a squad, the team notched the second-lowest goals against average in school history (0.99) and three Titans were named All-Horizon League.
Pappas helped coach the Titans to a 9-7-4 record and a share of the Horizon League regular season crown in 2014. The squad held the opposition to the fewest goals per game (0.89) in school history, allowing just 19 goals in 20 contests. Pappas helped coach Spiro Pliakos to Horizon League Freshman of the Year honors.
This is a tremendous hire for our soccer program and as a whole for UDM, said Titan head coach Nicholas Deren at the time of his hiring. His hard work and dedication will enhance our program as we look to make a run at a Horizon League Championship. He will serve as a great liaison and a solid resource for our young men.
Ten (10) Titans have been named All-League during Pappas' five-year tenure as assistant coach, including Spiro Pliakos who was All-League in all four years, while Nathan Steinwascher was the Horizon League Goalkeeper of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year in 2014.
Pappas was as an assistant coach at Albion for two seasons leading training sessions and organizing all aspects of recruiting. Pappas is also currently on the coaching staff for the Michigan Jaguars FC in Novi. He has previously worked with the Jackson Rush Soccer Club and TNT Soccer Club.
Pappas earned his bachelors degree in Kinesiology from Michigan State with a specialization in coaching. While at MSU, Pappas worked with the Michigan State men's soccer team, including their run to the 2010 NCAA Sweet 16.
He owns a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) "C", D and E License as well as a National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Advanced National Diploma.
Assistant Coach
nbarry@albion.edu
Albion
Division 3
Albion College Men's Soccer - Assistant - 2017-Present
Saline FC Director of Goalkeeping - 2018
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh - Goalkeeper Coach 2015
FC Green Bay - Goalkeeping Instructor - 2015
Assistant Coach
ssmith18@heidelberg.edu
Heidelberg
Division 3
Career Synopsis
The 2018 season is Smith's first as a graduate assistant for the Heidelberg men's soccer program
Prior Experience
Played for Lucan United FC
Personal
Native of Dublin, Ireland
Head Coach
psvihlik@heidelberg.edu
Heidelberg
Division 3
The 2016 season is Svihlik's first season as the head coach for the Student Princes, Svihlik was named the head men's soccer coach at Heidelberg on March 4, 2016.
Before hailing to Heidelberg, Svihlik served as a full time assistant men's and women's soccer coach at Notre Dame College, an NCAA Division II institution. He helped lead the men's team to an appearance in the NCAA Division II Tournament each of his two seasons.
Assistant Coach
agreen@olivetcollege.edu
Olivet
Division 3
Andrew Green starts his 2nd season as an assistant men's soccer coach at Olivet College in 2019.
Green joins the Olivet staff after spending the 2016 season as an assistant coach with Western Michigan Universitys womens soccer program. The Broncos finished fourth in the Mid-American Conference with a 13-7-1 record. In 2015, Green was an assistant women's soccer coach at Western Carolina University (WCU), where he oversaw the goalkeepers and assisted in recruiting efforts.
Before coming to WCU, he was at Olivet High School. He spent his first season as an assistant varsity coach for the boys and girls, and then was promoted to head varsity boys coach for the second season. In 2014, he led Olivet to the district semifinals, a school-record finish, while being name runner-up District Coach of the Year. During his time at Olivet, he coached 11 all-district and 12 all-conference players.
A native of Pompano Beach, Florida, Green began his coaching career at his alma mater, Cardinal Gibbons High School. From 2009-2011, he was the head boys junior varsity Coach and an assistant varsity coach. During his time at Gibbons, the Chiefs had 18 players on the all-country selections.
Green graduated from Olivet College in 2014 with a bachelor's of arts degree in social science. He was a member of the 2011 and 2012 teams, which played in back-to-back Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Tournament championship games. The Comets were ranked as high as sixth in the nation in 2012. Green holds a United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Diploma, USSF D license and GK level I license.
Assistant Coach
psmurphy12@trine.edu
Trine
Division 3
This upcoming Fall will be my 6th season as a collegiate coach. I received a Bachelor's of Science degree in Psychology and a Master of Science degree in Leadership/Higher Education from Trine University. I love this game and enjoy coaching players with the same passion for the game that I have.
We are headed into our third season at Trine University. When we took over in 2017, the program was coming off of a winless season. In our first season we cut our goals against in half and made it to the conference tournament for the first time since 2011. In our second season we had numerous shutouts, the conference's leading scorer (7th in the nation for D-III), and achieved a regional ranking. We look to continue the significant progress we have made thus far by developing student-athletes who show discipline on the pitch and in the classroom.
Assistant Coach
pripodas@ltu.edu
Lawrence Tech
NAIA
Pablo Ripodas is originally from Pamplona, Navarre, Spain. He started his soccer career at the age of 6 playing for San Juan; one of the top teams in Navarre. He moved to Mutilvera at the age of 15. Following the steps of his older brother, he decided to move to the United States to be able to keep playing at a high level while getting a great education.
In August 2014, Pablo got recruited by Head Coach Will Dyer to play at Lawrence Tech. He played as a starter on the offensive midfielder position in the Varsity team and lead the team as a captain his last two years.
While playing at Lawrence Tech, he graduated with a Major in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Manufacturing, as well as a Certificate in Entrepreneurial Skills. He has been highly involved in the LTU community taking several leadership roles in the various organizations such as Student Government, Spanish Speaking Association, American Red Cross, Student Philanthropy Council, and Mechanical Engineering Honor Society. He also led the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee as the President his senior year.
Due to his involvement and hard work on and off the field, he has received several awards including WHAC All-Academic Roll and Champions of Character Player Honor; as well as Student Leader of the Year and Distinguished Graduate of the Year.
He is excited to join the staff and is grateful to continue being part of the Mens Soccer Team. He thinks he will be able to bridge the gap between players and coaches; as well as add some new input and ideas to the team.
cbonney@crittenton.com
EXACT
oasiscmu@yahoo.com
EXACT
NCAA
Coaches Hired Weekly
As part of our COVID-19 safety plan, the indoor sessions traditionally held on the first day of camp will be shared online.
Sessions will be accessible for the week prior to camp. They are available on-demand and can be completed at the athlete's
convenience.
This approach allows us to continue offering these valuable sessions so athletes arrive to camp ready to maximize the experience,
while still maintaining a safe experience.
Over 1000 different college coaches have attended EXACT's events.
See below for just a few of the coaches that attended recent events in this region.
Assistant Men's Soccer Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
pappassc@udmercy.edu
Detroit-Mercy
Division 1
Spencer Pappas enters his sixth season as assistant coach of the Titans in 2019-20. He joined the University of Detroit Mercy mens soccer team prior to the start of the 2014 season as an assistant coach. He earned the additional title of recruiting coordinator in February 2018.
Pappas has helped coach the Titans to 27 victories during his five years as an assistant coach and a share of the Horizon League regular-season crown in 2014.
The Titans saw their share of success in 2017, recording seven victories and reaching the semifinals of the Horizon League Championship. Detroit Mercy topped Milwaukee in penalty kicks to advance in the league tournament for the first time since 2012.
Tyler Moorman and Spiro Pliakos earned a bevy of honors during and after the 2017 season with Moorman being named All-Region and Scholar All-Region and Pliakos becoming the first Titan male student-athlete in school history to receive First Team Academic All-American laurels. Pliakos also was the second player in school history to earn All-Conference accolades in all four seasons of his playing career.
In his first two seasons as the assistant coach for the Titans, the team has finished with winning records and qualified for the Horizon League Championship tournament in each season. In 2015, the Titans went 7-5-8 and dropped just one game during the conference season, going 3-1-5. Detroit Mercy also earned its first victory in program history over the University of Michigan, winning 2-1 in Ann Arbor. As a squad, the team notched the second-lowest goals against average in school history (0.99) and three Titans were named All-Horizon League.
Pappas helped coach the Titans to a 9-7-4 record and a share of the Horizon League regular season crown in 2014. The squad held the opposition to the fewest goals per game (0.89) in school history, allowing just 19 goals in 20 contests. Pappas helped coach Spiro Pliakos to Horizon League Freshman of the Year honors.
This is a tremendous hire for our soccer program and as a whole for UDM, said Titan head coach Nicholas Deren at the time of his hiring. His hard work and dedication will enhance our program as we look to make a run at a Horizon League Championship. He will serve as a great liaison and a solid resource for our young men.
Ten (10) Titans have been named All-League during Pappas' five-year tenure as assistant coach, including Spiro Pliakos who was All-League in all four years, while Nathan Steinwascher was the Horizon League Goalkeeper of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year in 2014.
Pappas was as an assistant coach at Albion for two seasons leading training sessions and organizing all aspects of recruiting. Pappas is also currently on the coaching staff for the Michigan Jaguars FC in Novi. He has previously worked with the Jackson Rush Soccer Club and TNT Soccer Club.
Pappas earned his bachelors degree in Kinesiology from Michigan State with a specialization in coaching. While at MSU, Pappas worked with the Michigan State men's soccer team, including their run to the 2010 NCAA Sweet 16.
He owns a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) "C", D and E License as well as a National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Advanced National Diploma.
pirmannb@msu.edu
Michigan State
Asst. Coach
dspielvogel@wooster.edu
Wooster
Division 3
Devyn Spielvogel has been the Assistant Coach for Men's Soccer at Wooster beginning with the 2017 season. Spielvogel previously was a volunteer assistant with both the men's and women's programs for the 2015 season.
In between stints at Wooster, Spielvogel spent one season at conference rival Oberlin College where he served as assistant coach for the women's program.
Prior to Wooster, Spielvogel gained experience at Pennsylvania State University as an undergraduate student. He had a variety of duties with the Nittany Lions, including assisting with cataloging and coding video for the coaching staff, helping out at practice as a practice player, and assisting the team's managers. Spielvogel also has extensive camp experience, including the 2014 Seattle Sounders FC youth summer camp program.
Spielvogel holds a USSF E coaching and USSF grade 8 refereeing license. He is currently working on his National Diploma from the United Soccer Coaches (USC) organization.
Spielvogel holds a bachelor's degree in recreation, parks, and tourism management from Penn State and a master's in sport management from California University of Pennsylvania.
Head Coach
wdyer@ltu.edu
Lawrence Tech
NAIA
Will Dyer started the LTU men's soccer program from scratch in 2011 after leading the club program for two seasons.
The 2017 season saw LTU break multiple program records as it was the first time the Blue Devils made it to the WHAC Tournament Championship while finishing with the best overall record, 14-5-2 (.674%) in program history. A season later, the Blue Devils finished the job, capturing the WHAC Tournament Championship and advancing to the NAIA National tournament.
Having extensive coaching experience at the club level as well, Dyer has been the head coach of the Detroit City FC South Oakland since 2021. Prior to Detroit City FC, Dyer coached the Michigan Jaguars (2015-2017), Michigan Wolves (2017-2019), and Michigan Hawks (2019-2021) at the youth level.
He graduated from The Ohio State University in 1999 with a bachelor's degree in sport and leisure studies after playing for the Buckeyes from 1994-1995 before getting injured during a match. He played at Del Norte High School (NM) from 1992-1994 while playing for the SV Waldhof Mannheim 07 Youth as a kid.
Dyer enjoys spending time with his wife Dr. Sarah Pack-Dyer and sons Gavin and Declan.
As part of our COVID-19 safety plan, the indoor sessions traditionally held on the first day of camp will be shared online.
Sessions will be accessible for the week prior to camp. They are available on-demand and can be completed at the athlete's
convenience.
This approach allows us to continue offering these valuable sessions so athletes arrive to camp ready to maximize the experience,
while still maintaining a safe experience.
EXACT partners with college goalkeeper coaches to prioritize a premium experience for goalkeepers.
All GKs participate in individual keeper-specific training led by college GK coaches
Training focuses on all GK skills including footwork, shot stopping, crossing, and more; GKs receive a 1-on-1 evaluation based on their performance
In addition position-specific work, GKs also face live action observed by all college coaches
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Player
This was a wonderful opportunity to meet coaches and other players in a completely different format. There is a chance to show individual skills that may not be seen in a regular soccer tournament environment. The interaction with coaches is outstanding and I really feel that I was able to get exposure from EXACT that I would not have anywhere else. Thanks for a great session and options to see so many coaches. I can't wait to see where this opportunity leads me!
Player
I had an amazing experience at EXACT Camp. I enjoyed the opportunity to talk face-to-face with so many coaches from around the country. I also enjoyed the opportunity to train with new coaches. I am looking forward to visiting coaches that I met at their schools and getting to take a closer look at their programs. It was also cool to meet so many fellow athletes from other places and make new friends. Thank you so much for everything!! Thank you!!!
Player
I loved the style of training and playing at the camp. They were open to changes with certain age restrictions and skill differences (as I am one of the younger athletes). Also, I loved how we were able to meet each coach privately, as well as during training. Lastly, the elevator pitch practice was unique and beneficial as it prepares me for the future.
Player
I went to the first ID Camp in Philly. We were so encouraged that we attended this one in DC. I have always dreamed about 1) going to college and 2) playing soccer in college. I got to meet a lot of great coaches and athletes. I learned something new at each camp. I wish there were more camps close to me so we could attend more. I am a senior and need all the help I can get in hopes to find the right college. I loved how the coaches were there to help us and give us directions on the spot. My mentor Coach was Mike Eckberg. Towson is on my "dream" list - and we are now going to schedule a visit as he suggested. I am so excited and I know I still have a long road ahead, but every journey has a beginning. Even though I am getting started a little late, I feel like EXACT really has helped me come flying out of the gate!
Player
The best part about the Exact ID camp was the ability to have one-on-one conversation with 30+ college soccer coaches from all over the United States. These coaches were not only from different part of the country, but also coaches at different levels. They say a big part of getting recruited is building relationships with the coaches, and I believe this was a great way to get started! This camp gave us, athletes, the opportunity to learn the basics of college recruiting, the qualities the coaches looking for in a player, and overall get great tips from them.
Parent
I attended the camp with my son. The information that the EXACT personnel provided was excellent. We are now much more informed regarding the college recruiting and scholarship qualification's. The coaches that mentored the boys were also very knowledgeable, devoted, and fun. The rating that was provided after the camp was very helpful to help guide my son with his future training. The camp helped to boost my son's confidence and love for the game. I cannot say enough about the camp. You guys are the best ! Thanks for your efforts!
Player
EXACT Sports Camp is a key component to being recruited as an athlete. The camp provides you with an opportunity to meet, interact, and train with college coaches from different schools around the nation from different levels. EXACT Sports provides you with insights into improving your chance of being seen and recruited by college coaches. It was one of the best decisions I made in my recruiting process.
Parent
The numerous pieces of advice for student athletes was really good. This camp was a confidence builder for my son, and also empowering. Thanks for a well organized and educational camp.
Player
Through this one day camp, EXACT Soccer has made me realize that my dream is so possible to reach. It's the only camp I've been to, but I was able to meet so many new people who share the same passion as me. I also learned how to elevate my recruiting game to reach my goal much easier.
Parent
The information shared throughout the camp was priceless. EXACT Sports and the coaches were so approachable and willing to share all and any knowledge to the athletes and the parents. (line break) Our son is entering 10th grade and we were not aware of any such camps. He attended a showcase with the HS JV team last summer, but they did not share any information. He attended a college sponsored team camp the week before the EXACT Camp and there were only 5 college coaches that attended that camp. We were so happy with the EXACT's structure and all the opportunities that they give the athletes and parents to ask questions. We will attend another camp before our son graduates HS. Thank you!
Player
I was surprised to see so many coaches, and having them available to talk to. I wish I would have known about EXACT Sports Elite Camp my junior year. I left feeling like I had personal attention from coaches, and got a better grip on how to navigate the college sports recruitment process.
Great experience meeting coaches, and having the discussion panel with coaches and parents. The games were fun and challenging, which I really enjoyed. Thanks EXACT!
Player
This is the first ID Camp that I have attended and it was a positive experience in every way. The camp was very well organized leading up to the camp with very informative emails and preparation work for the camp. On the day of the camp, registration was well organized and the EXACT team was there to help for every step of the way. Chris was an excellent leader and motivated me from the very beginning. It was amazing to be exposed to real college coaches and to be coached both on and off the field. Getting feedback on the day was very rewarding. I am looking forward to attending EXACT Soccer Academic 50 ID Camp in June/July.
Parent
I brought my son to this camp not really knowing what to expect and was concerned about how young he was for the camp, since it appears designed around high school level players. I was surprised by the in-depth amount of information that EXACT provided us regarding how to prepare for the college recruitment process. Without a doubt, we would have missed out on the opportunity to know how the process works and the information you provided was insightful and we have confidence moving forward as our son moves into high school and college beyond.
Great job and we look forward to attending more EXACT camps, as well as introduce my younger son to the camps when the time is right. Thank you!
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Largest college coaching staff of any organization -- camp, tournament or club (bringing in 1000 amazing college coaches every year)!
Hugely successful supporters of high school athletes -- 70.2% of participants have gone on to play NCAA or NAIA college athletics.
Only training camp organization that has received funding from the NCAA.
Official behavioral training partner of US Soccer.
The only camp staff that has expertise in developing athletes from high school to college to pro (we also work with over 60 pro teams).
The only exposure organization that blends the 4 pillars of development through our mental training expertise (EXACT is funded by the National Institutes of Health).
This is a sample schedule. Registered athletes will receive a final schedule prior to camp.