2008 Camp Staff:

Barry Gorman, Camp Director, is entering his 21st year as the head soccer coach at Penn State University. A U.S. Soccer and Irish Football Association "A" licensed coach, Gorman is a senior staff instructor with the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). Gorman is an experienced camp director and international clinician.

Jim Walker, Penn State Assistant, is the recruiting coordinator for the Nittany Lions. Coach Walker, as the assistant camp director, will oversee the implementation of the camp's daily schedule. Walker is entering his second season as an assistant with the Penn State program.

Ryan Defibaugh, Penn State Assistant, is responsible for training the Nittany Lions varsity goalkeepers. Coach Defibaugh serves as the Director of the Penn State Goalkeeping Academy and personally oversees camp instruction. Defibaugh is entering his third year with the Penn State Varsity Program.

2007 Camp Staff

Trevor Gorman - Assistant Coach, Dartmouth, NH. Former Penn State varsity player whose career was cut short due to three knee operations. Qualified NSCAA coach who has his National, Advanced and Premier Diplomas.

Kirk Keppley - ELCO HS., Myerstown, PA. Coach Keppley is an experienced high school and youth coach. A qualified NSCAA coach, Keppley has his National, Advanced and Premier Diplomas.

Forrest Wimberly - Augusta Prep Day School, GA. Considered to be one of the top youth coaches in the state of Georgia. Wimberly is a qualified NSCAA coach who has his National and Advanced National Diplomas.

Jacob Isang - Boys Indy Burn, Indianapolis, In. Considered to be one of the premier youth coaches in the country. Isang is a coaching education instructor with the NSCAA. He has his National, Advanced National and Premier Diplomas.

Joe Pennetti - Assistant Coach, Rider College, NJ. Pennetti is an NSCAA qualified coach having successfully passed his National and Advanced National Diplomas.

Elias Sebankyaye - Kampala, Uganda. A bright young coach, tipped by many to have a promising future, Elias brings an African flavor to this year's camps.

Tino Mueller - Technical Director and Staff Coach, West Chester United Soccer Club. The German born coach has been making an impact with the Eastern PA club

Penn State Players on Staff:

Matheus Braga (Brazil), Diego Correa (Brazil), Marco Cirala (MD), Andy Parr (PA)

NSCAA - National Soccer Coaches Association of America