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.
Director of Operations
rthomp5@clemson.edu
Clemson
Division 1
Rob Thompson joined the Clemson mens soccer program prior to the 2017 season. Prior to coming to Clemson, Thompson was heavily involved in coaching both youth and college soccer in New Hampshire since 1993.
Thompson spent 24 years coaching at Seacoast United Soccer Club (SUSC), New Hampshires premier youth sports club. He most recently served as the College Recruiting Coordinator and Director of premier HS age teams in the club. This past year, he coached two Seacoast teams to state titles. Both the 2000 girls NPL team and the 2004 boys NPL team won the US Club NH State Championship. His 2004 boys NPL team advanced to the US Club national championship tournament.
Thompson spent 20 years as the head coach of mens soccer at University of New Hampshire. Thompson is currently UNHs all-time wins leader, and he was honored as America East Coach of the Year in 2006 and 2009. His Wildcats won an America East regular season title in 2009, and their undefeated conference regular season record of 6-0-1 in that same year was the first by any America East team since 1997. He led UNH to conference semi-finals six times (2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013) and advanced to America East conference title games in 2010 and 2012, dropping both in penalty kick shootouts after drawing 0-0 both times. UNH squads were nationally ranked in 1993, 1994, 1997 and 2005. His teams led the America East conference in best discipline record 14 out of 15 years, and they finished in the top three in national Division I NSCAA fair play rankings three times (2009, 2012, 2013). His program had a record eight straight NSCAA team academic awards from 2007-2014.
Thompson was named US Soccer Development Academy (USSDA) Regional Coach of the Year in 2008. He led the Seacoast United U18 Academy Team to its only USSDA playoff berth in club history in 2011. He coached the Seacoast United U17 boys team to the USL Super Y League championship match in 2007, and that same team went to the USYSA Region 1 final in 2007, finishing with a No. 8 national ranking. From 1998 to 2006, he led Seacoast United youth teams to eight New Hampshire state USYSA titles. He was also a member of the USYSA Region 1 Olympic Development Staff from 1994 to 2007.
By coming to Clemson, Thompson is reuniting with head coach Mike Noonan, as the two coached together at UNH in 1993 and 1994. During that two-year span, the Wildcats were nationally ranked and had the best two-year win percentage in UNH history. The duo also coached UNH to its only NCAA tournament appearance in program history. While Thompson's been at Clemson, the Tigers have achieved national rankings each season while winning an ACC regular season division title in 2019 , 2020, and 2021 and the ACC tournament championship in 2020, finishing the fall as the #1 ranked team in the nation. 2021 culminated in Clemson winning their third National Championship. This past season, Clemson won both the 2023 ACC title, and won their 4th National Championship. Since Thompson has been at Clemson, the Tigers have won three regular season ACC division titles, two ACC championships, two National Championships, had two #1 MLS draft picks, and had two Hermann Trophy Honorees.
Assistant Coach
tylerk@sc.edu
South Carolina
Division 1
"Tyler has extensive experience as a player and coach, having competed in the MLS, and the USL as a goalkeeper," said Berson, "As a goalkeeper at Gardner Webb University, he led the nation in saves for two seasons. As associate head coach at Gardner Webb, he was responsible for bringing in outstanding recruiting classes and helping develop the Gardner Webb program."
In his lone season with the Flyers, Kettering helped develop A-10 Defender of the Year Lalas Abubakar, who was selected No. 5 overall in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft by the Columbus Crew. A native of Xenia, Ohio, Kettering came to Dayton after seven years as the Associate Head Coach for Gardner-Webb University. In his time at Gardner-Webb, Kettering served as the recruiting coordinator, ran day-to-day team operations, as well as developing and implementing practice sessions and overseeing the goalkeeper training throughout the season.
Kettering played his college soccer at Gardner-Webb as well where he had a standout career as a keeper for the Bulldogs. He led the nation in saves twice (2004, 2006), set school and conference records for career saves (446), and earned Atlantic Sun All-Conference honors twice. He finished second in school history with 15 career shutouts and earned A-Sun All-Freshman Team accolades in 2003.
After college he went on to play one season in the USL for the Wilmington Hammerheads (2006-07) and one season in the MLS for the Chicago Fire (2008-09).
Assistant Coach
valikonista@wofford.edu
Wofford
Division 1
Thomas Valikonis enters his third season with the Terriers as an assistant coach.
Valikonis come to the Terriers after spending the past two years serving as a staff coach for the Carolina Elite Soccer Academy (CESA). During his time with the CESA, Valikonis helped lead the team to a state championship in 2017 at both the Academy and Select levels.
Prior to his time with the Carolina Elite Soccer Academy, Valikonis served as the academy director for the Storm Soccer Academy in 2014. He holds a number of professional certifications including licenses from US Soccer and the South Carolina Youth Soccer Association.
Valikonis, a 2014 graduate, owns a Bachelor of Science in sport management with a minor in marketing from Georgia Southern University. He was also a member of the GSU mens soccer team.
Associate Head Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
nluque@uscupstate.edu
South Carolina-Upstate
Division 1
Nico Luque is in his second season as the associate head coach for the USC Upstate mens soccer program.
Luque joined Upstate in 2017 after serving as the assistant coach for Concordia University in Seward, Neb. for three seasons. He helped lead the Bulldogs to the 2015 Great Plains Athletic Conference championship, marking the first time in program history Concordia had won a conference title and advanced to the NAIA National Tournament. The Bulldogs appeared in another GPAC championship game in 2016.
He began his coaching career at his alma mater, Southern Wesleyan, in 2013 and won the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) South Region and National Championship. Luque also assisted with Coerver SC and CASA on the club level.
A native of Bogota, Colombia, Luque grew up playing soccer at the professional academy of Millonarios FC where he competed until appearing on the reserves team.
He moved to the United States to play soccer at Southern Wesleyan from 2009-13. He served as team captain his final three seasons and was a four-year starter. Luque earned Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) and NCCAA recognitions as a senior. He also played and coached for Upward Stars, a National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) team out of Spartanburg.
Since 2017, Luque has been the head coach of the U-12 and U-13 Carolina FC club teams. Luque was also the head coach for the U18 elite boys team that won the State Cup and Region Premier League Piedmont Conference Championship in 2018.
Luque received his Bachelor of Science in psychology from Southern Wesleyan with a minor in coaching. He later received his MBA with an emphasis in leadership from Concordia in 2016, as well as a Master of Science in athletic administration with an emphasis in collegiate athletics in 2017.
Head Coach
mgiordan@unca.edu
North Carolina-Asheville
Division 1
Assistant Coach
aalgashamy@gardner-webb.edu
Gardner-Webb
Division 1
-Gardner-Webb University DI Assistant Coach, Responsible for recruiting. (Current)
-ODP NC coach. (Current).
GCCSA 2016. (Current).
-Vaag Football Club Headcoach U13, 2009-2011
Playing experience:
Vaag Football Club(Norway youth)
IK Start Football Club(Professional 2008-2011)
Vindbjart Football Club(Professional, loan from June 1, 2010, Dec 30 2010)
FC Flora Tallinn(Professional 2011-2012)
Detroit City FC( Summer, 2016)
Gardner-Webb University(2013, 2016)
National Team:
Norway U17, 12 caps, 2 goals.
Assistant Men's Soccer Coach
trentorndorf@clayton.edu
Clayton State
Division 2
Orndorf returns for his sixth season as a member of the Clayton State soccer programs.
CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Since beginning to oversee the Lakers goalkeepers in 2011, the mens and womens programs have combined to win nearly 100 games. The women have produced a 53-33-11 overall record while the men have gone 44-36-5.
That span includes a trip to the NCAA Division II Womens Soccer Tournament behind a 12-4-6 record and 8-0-3 Peach Belt Conference record. The latter resulted in a regular season championship and Clayton State also won the PBC Tournament title in a shootout to punch their ticket to the NCAAs.
Orndorf has also coached all seven PBC Goalkeeper of the Week winners for womens soccer, including five by all-time leader Charlotte McCormack. Adding to that list are five such selections for mens soccer, with two each by Viltsu Tuumi (2015) and Nick Punter (2014).
PROFESSIONAL COACHING EXPERIENCE
Orndorf brings over 30 years of experience coaching at all levels of soccer club, college and professional. He has previously served on the coaching staffs at both Life University and Georgia State University at the collegiate level and served as the goalkeeper coach for the Atlanta Silverbacks of the A-League and the Atlanta Blackhawks of the PDL.
Additionally, he has trained and coached a number of current and former professional goalkeepers, including several who were or are currently on the United States and Irish National Team programs. He has also served on the Board of Directors for the Roswell Santos Soccer Club and coached in various positions for over 10 years on the Georgia and Colorado ODP staffs.
COLLEGIATE PLAYING CAREER: Northeastern Christian Junior College
A native of Lock Haven, Penn., Orndorf played collegiately at Northeastern Christian Junior College in Philadelphia. He led the Knights to their only two winning seasons and set the schools single-season and career records for saves.
PROFESSIONAL PLAYING CAREER
Orndorfs professional playing career included stints with the El Paso Spurs of the IUSISL and El Paso Patriots of the SISL.
EDUCATION
A veteran of the United States Army and the 82 nd Airborne Division, Orndorf earned his bachelors degree from the University of Colorado and his masters degree in Management from the University of Maryland. He also holds a USSF "A" and a USSF National Youth License.
PERSONAL
Orndorf and his wife Jessica have two sons, Nolan and Gareth.
Head Coach
paulfurey.coach@gmail.com
Shorter
Division 2
Furey brings 30 years of experience as a collegiate head coach. He is approaching 350 career victories which includes a National Championship in 2014. Furey has received numerous honors including NSCAA National Coach of the Year two times. The coach has also founded and directed successful camps and youth programs for the past 20 years at MVNU and Lee.
Assistant Coach
mcuretonsoccer@outlook.com
Guilford
Division 3
Now a coach at Guilford College, Cureton has an extensive history of coaching and playing.
Matthew Cureton used to coach Presbyterian College men's soccer team. In 2017, Cureton was an integral part of the team's first Big South Conference Tournament title and NCAA Tournament appearance.
Cureton, a 2015 graduate of Lees McRae College, made 65 appearances and 59 starts during his career with the Bobcats. He has been coaching since 2012 as a camp counselor, youth club coach, and will be working with South Carolina ODP this year. From January May of 2016 he worked as an assistant coach with Lees McRae College. He worked with the day-to-day operations, training with the team and assisted in recruiting efforts for the program.
karl.lane63@gmail.com
EXACT
NCAA
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.
jamied@gsu.edu
Georgia State
Assistant Coach
fqliu@presby.edu
Presbyterian
Division 1
Flo Liu enters his first season with the Presbyterian College men's soccer team for the 2017 season.
Liu, a nationally licensed coach through United States Soccer Federation (USSF), comes to Presbyterian College after two seasons with Temple University. Liu assisted in all aspects of the program at Temple including student-athlete development, recruiting, video analysis, daily practices, scouting, social media, marketing, alumni relations and camps. Liu assisted in developing 7 all-conference and 2 all-region players. He helped Temple to one of the best turnarounds in the country in 2015 (8 more wins than previous season) and Temple's highest NSCAA ranking (#17) in 30 years.
Liu was a standout at University of Connecticut where he helped UConn to two NCAA quarterfinal appearances in 2011 and 2012, he was part of a defense that set a school record with 16 shutouts in 2011. Liu played every minute in Big East play on route to conference championship in 2012 while contributing game winning goal against No.8 Notre Dame and game winning assist against No.3 Georgetown.
In 2013, he had a brief playing spell in Germany, including training with Eintracht Frankfurt of German Bundesliga.
Assistant Men's Soccer Coach
avram.allen@ung.edu
North Georgia
Division 2
Allen is entering his 5th year as assistant coach of the University of North Georgia's men's soccer program. Allen returned to his alma mater as the full-time assistant men's soccer coach in 2014 to assist head coach Patrice Parris with all aspects of the program. He was a two-year letter-winner at North Georgia as a midfielder garnering Peach Belt Conference All-Tournament honors in 2008.
The McCaysville, Georgia native served three years on the UNG men's soccer staff including two years as the graduate assistant (2011-12). In 2013, he served as the full-time women's assistant at Young Harris College.
Allen competed at YHC for two years before transferring to North Georgia. At YHC, he was captain of the 2006 Mountain Lion team that went to the GJCAA Region 17 finals earning Second Team All-Region honors along the way.
Allen prepped at Fannin County High School where he scored 86 career goals and still holds the school record for goals in a season (29) and career goals. He also played football and basketball for the Rebels.
Assistant Coach
robbi.seaton@lander.edu
Lander
Division 2
Rob Seaton enters his third season as a grad assistant for the men's soccer program. Seaton joined the coaching staff in the fall of 2016 after playing for the Bearcats from 2012-15.
During his playing career, Seaton served as a captain for the 2015 team that advanced to the NCAA Tournament. The Bearcats began the season 9-0, the second-best start in program history. Seaton is also credited with the first ever goal scored for Lander under current head coach Lee Squires.
As a freshman, Seaton started 16 games for the 2012 team that won the Peach Belt Conference regular season title. In four years as a Bearcat, he appeared in 64 matches, netting 12 goals.
Seaton has also served as an assistant coach for the Greenwood High men's soccer team for the past three seasons, helping guide the program to two region championships.
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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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
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.
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 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
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
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!
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.
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
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
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.
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!
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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.