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Soccer Coaching Staff

The Hokie Soccer Academy is committed to providing quality soccer coaching for all campers. Each summer, we choose our coaches and staff from professional, college, club, and high school soccer programs around the country.

OLIVER WEISS
Academy Director & Virginia Tech’s Head Men’s Soccer Coach

Regarded as one the finest coaches in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Oliver Weiss became the head soccer coach at Virginia Tech in 2002. He founded the Hokie Soccer Academy the same year so that he could continue his impact on youth soccer players. Weiss's coaching experience includes achievements at both the college and youth soccer levels. As head coach at Virginia Tech (2002-present): Win/Loss record 43-27-10 First ever victory over a #1 ranked team, 2004 Only VT coach to beat a #1 and a #2 ranked team in same season, 2004 Two NCAA tournament appearances, 2003 & 2005 ACC Sportsmanship Award, 2004 Big East Conference Coaching Staff of the Year, 2003 Virginia Sports Information Directors Division I Coach of the Year, 2003

As an assistant coach in college (1995-2001):

• University of North Carolina, NCAA & ACC Champions, 1999-2001
• College of William & Mary, CAA Champions, 1996-1998
• University of New Hampshire, 1995

As a youth soccer coach (1988-2001):

• VYSA Coach of the Year, 1990 & 1995
• 8 consecutive State Cup titles, 1988-1995
• Region 1 Championship and National Championship Semifinalist (U17)
• Coached in these clubs: High Point Stars (NC), Richmond Strikers (VA), Richmond Capitals (VA), Seacoast United (NH), Williamsburg Soccer Club (VA), CASL (NC)

Oliver Weiss has coached at virtually every age group and at every level of soccer with a consistent level of success. The curriculum for the Hokie Soccer Academy is based on his years of experience with youth soccer teams and is tailored to the specific needs and physical development of each player.

MIKE BRIZENDINE
Assistant Academy Director

Mike Brizendine is the Assistant Director of the Hokie Soccer Academy since 2004. He is also the top Assistant Soccer Coach at Virginia Tech. Mike is a 1999 graduate of James Madison University. As a player at JMU, Mike played on two teams that went to the NCAA Elite Eight Tournament. His coaching background includes stints at Ferrum College and Bridgewater College where he was the assistant and head coach respectively. He led the team to back-to-back winning seasons and set a school record for most wins. Mike has an excellent reputation for teaching game tactics and the subtleties of gamesmanship to youth soccer players who aspire to play in college and beyond.

JOHN SEXTON
Goalkeeper Academy Director

John Sexton begins his third year as the Academy's Goalkeeping Director. He is a Virginia Tech graduate and was the number one keeper at Tech from 1995-97. Under his leadership, the goalkeeping enrollment in Academy soccer camps has increased quickly. John's teaching methods in areas of technique, tactics, and agility-quickness training are extremely effective and will challenge each player. John has dedicated his time to improving the level of goalkeepers in Southwest Virginia by training players as part of the VYSA ODP program for the Western District. In addition to being the assistant soccer coach at Virginia Tech, John is also the head coach for the Under 11 New River Rapids boys travel team in Blacksburg.

Academy Staff Coaches

All of our Academy Staff Coaches have extensive coaching experience and represent a range of collegiate institutions, secondary schools, and top club programs.

Academy Counselors

The Academy employs well-rounded individuals who have extensive playing background to serve as assistant coaches and counselors during each session. Virginia Tech soccer players make up the majority of assistant coaches and counselors.

Current and former Academy Counselors

Bailey Allman
Dustin Dyer
Chase Harrison
Charlie Howe
Lasse Mertins
Ben Nason
Bo Lawrenece
Marcus Reed
Greg Roach
Harold Russell
Eric Vickers
Peter Woody

Academy Trainers and Medical Supervision

The Hokie Soccer Academy employs nationally licensed trainers and medical doctors to supervise and monitor all campers at the Academy and day camps. A trainer will be present at all of the field sessions and in the residence halls day and night. We have medical policies in place to provide immediate care for all of our participants.

A special arrangement with Gatorade allows the Hokie Soccer Academy to supply every camper with Gatorade enhanced drinks and water during all sessions.

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