
Camp Director Andy Smyth
Andy has directed soccer camps for over twenty years. He is
the head men's and women's soccer coach at The University of Findlay and has had great success coaching at the collegiate level. The highlights during his tenure are an NCAA II Final Four appearance for the men and four NAIA National tournament berths for the women. Andy holds the UEFA 'A' License, USSF 'A' License, the NSCAA Premier Diploma and a Masters in Sport Studies from Miami University (OH).
Staff Coach Luis Cortell
A native of Valencia, Spain, Luis is the head men's coach at West Virginia Tech.
Prior to that, he has been the assistant coach at Tiffin University and The University of Findlay. Holds a National USSF 'D' License and will coach the elite group at the residential camp. Luis was a two year team captain and four year starter at Findlay. He holds multiple records at Findlay, including the single season scoring record of 16 as a senior, when he was also declared an all-American.
Staff Coach Crystal Dye
Coach Dye is the head coach at West Virginia Tech. University and will coach the elite group at the
residential camp. She holds the USSF 'B' license. Crystal had previously spent three seasons at the helm of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown prior to becoming the Head Coach at Urbana University. Coach Dye also spent two years as a teacher and a soccer coach at South Fork High School before assisting the University of Findlay women's team for 3 seasons. Coach Dye has also coached in the Olympic Development Program for the PA-West Club Team in Pittsburgh; four of her players achieved national pool status.
Assistant Director Mary Whisler
Mary has just completed her second year as assistant coach at The University of Findlay.
She is in charge of administrative duties for On the Ball. Mary was a standout midfielder at St. Francis University in Fort Wayne as a player. She coaches for Findlay Soccer Club and takes her USSF C license in the summer.
Assistant Director Mike Albert
Mike is assistant coach at The University of Findlay.
He directs various camps for On the Ball. Mike was a captain at The University of Findlay; he coaches for Findlay Soccer Club and has his USSF C license.