Camp Director Jedd Zaring
Coach Zaring has coached in the college, high school and club ranks for over 20 years. Now in his 18th year as the Head Boy's Coach at Jefferson Forest High School in Forest, VA he has compiled a record of 257-43-13 (270-59-15 overall). He has guided JF to 17 consecutive Seminole District titles and Regional appearances, winning the Region III Championship in 2009 and 2006. His Cavaliers have 11 VHSL State Tournament appearances, including 5 Final Fours. Zaring has been a member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America since 1987 and holds a NSCAA Advanced National Diploma. He is the former head coach at Sweet Briar College (1989-1992) and was in management with the Major Indoor Soccer League's Pittsburgh Spirit ('78-79, 79-80) and Denver Avalanche ('80-'81). He played at the University of Pittsburgh from 1974-78, and graduated from Wilson High School in Reading, PA.
Academy Staff
The single most important factor for player success is the quality of the instructors. Over the past decade, our Sweet Briar staff has been comprised of highly regarded professional, collegiate, club, and high school coaches and players. We pride ourselves in staffing our Academy with a diverse group of top-quality teachers of males and females and feel confident that will match our staff against any of the higher-priced camps on the east coast.
The following have coached at the Blue Ridge Soccer Academy at Sweet Briar College:
Justin Moose: DC United (Major League Soccer); Vancouver Whitecaps (USL First Division)
Ben Olsen: DC United (Major League Soccer); United States National Team; University of Virginia
John DiRaimondo: DC United and Colorado Rapids (Major League Soccer)
Brandon Barklage: DC United (MLS)
Brian Carroll: DC United (Major League Soccer); United States National Team
Ali Curtis: DC United (Major League Soccer), Duke University
Brandon Prideaux: DC United and Colorado Rapids (Major League Soccer)
Carey Talley: New York Metrostars and DC United (Major League Soccer)
David Hayes: DC United (Major League Soccer); Atlanta Silverbacks (USL First Division)
Art Rex: Head Coach, Carolina Dynamo (W-League); North Carolina Olympic Development Staff Coach; former Head Coach Appalachian State University, NC; former college All-American and professional player
Todd Wawrousek: Assistant Coach, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, 2008 USL-1 Champions; former Head Coach Gettysburg College Women, PA
Angello Albanese: Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association State Olympic Development Program Coach; former All-American and professional player; Head Coach Lampeter-Strasburg High School, PA
Steve Allison: United Soccer Youth Soccer Association Region III Olympic Development Program Staff Coach; Director of Coaching, Greensboro Soccer Club, NC; former Head Coach Greensboro College, NC, Alfred University, NY
Steve McGee: Assistant Men's Coach, University of North Carolina-Wilmington, NC; former staff coach Charlotte Soccer Club, NC
Jeff Alder: Head Men's Coach Liberty University, VA; NSCAA Premier Diploma
Ben Pinkerton: Assistant Women's Coach, North Carolina State University, NC
Bev Biancur: Head Women's Coach, North Carolina Wesleyan College, NC
Chris Yeager: Head Men's Coach, Lynchburg College, VA
Dave Burch: former Head Women's Coach, Randolph Macon College, Ashland VA; Richmond Strikers, VA
Mike Russ: Head Coach, Messiah College, PA
Anthony Catalano: Charleton Battery (USL First Division); Richmond Strikers (USL Second Division); Elon University, NC; E.C. Glass High School, VA
John Grubba: Head Coach Rustburg High School, VA; former professional player Fairfield Kiev, Polonia, Granville Magpies, Australia; NCAA referee
Chip Berry: Head Boy's Coach and Athletic Director E.C. Glass High School, VA; Director of Virginia High School Coaches Association Soccer All-Star Games, Hampton, VA
Darien McClurg: Head Gir'ls Coach E.C. Glass High School, VA
Joe Vari: Head Coach Rhodes College, TN
Randy Turille: Head Boy's Coach and Athletic Director, Holy Cross High School, head boys's coach EC Glass High School; former Assistant Men's Coach, Lynchburg College, VA
Cavalier Soccer Camp Staff at FYAA Park
Jedd Zaring: Head Boy's Coach at Jefferson Forest High School
Dean Short: Assistant Men's Coach at Liberty University.
Randy Turille: Head Boy's Coach at E.C. Glass and Holy Cross Regional School; Athletic Director at Holy Cross
Darien McClurg: Head Girl's Coach at E.C. Glass High School
Mike Shenigo: Assistant Women's Coach at Lynchburg College; Head Coach Jefferson Forest B Team
Kevin Cash: Staff Coach and Goalkeeper Director, Soccer Association of Charlottesville & Albemarle (S.O.C.A.)
Camp Counselors: comprised of Jefferson Forest and area high school and college players.