CAMP STAFF
Coach Ryan Souders
A native of Wheaton, Illinois, Souders is a 2003 Wheaton Academy Graduate and a 2007 graduate of Wheaton College. Heading into the 2019 season, Souders has produced a record of 218-30-12 that includes 12 consecutive MIAA regular season crowns, eight MIAA Tournament titles and nine trips to the NCAA Division III Tournament including multiple Final Four appearances.
Masen Smith rejoined the Calvin Mens Soccer program in 2024 as an assistant coach following an outstanding career
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Coach Masen Smith
Coach Emily Ottenhoff
In 2014 she was named a Rising Star by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (now United Soccer Coaches). Coach Ottenhoff has a career record of 69-21-11, leading Calvin to two straight MIAA Championships and NCAA tournament appearances. Coach Ottenhoff is a member of the United Soccer Coaches and holds a USSF National "C" License.
The Calvin Soccer Camp staff is led by hands-on coaching from members of the men's and women's varsity soccer programs as well as experienced high school and club coaches. Members of the varsity soccer programs work with campers as well, lending their experiences as collegiate athletes to create an incredible camp experience.
Stromberg joins the Calvin women's soccer staff after nine seasons on the coaching staff at Grand Valley State University (GVSU), where she helped the Lakers to four NCAA Division II National Championships and two more trips to the national championship game.
Coach Annette Stromberg
Aric Dershem has been running successful soccer camps since 1991. Having served as an assistant coach on the staffs of Notre Dame, Indiana University and Hope College, Aric currently resides in Grand Rapids, MI where he serves as the head coach of the Grand Rapids Christian Varsity Boys soccer team and was named Michigan HS Coach of the Year in 2021 and 2023.
