Buckhannon, WV-- The West Virginia Wesleyan College men's soccer program is pleased to announce their Fall ID camp set for December 7th. The camp is open to high school boys ages 15-18 and will be held at the WVWC Turf Facility (Cebe Ross Field).The Men's soccer's Fall ID camp provides the coaches a great opportunity to see and have personal contact with local talent. 

Coach Gavin Donaldson believes this is the best opportunity for him to connect on a personal level with our prospective student athletes. The ID Camp coincides with the College's Fall Open House date. Any prospective student athlete who signs up for the camp is encouraged to attend the Open House. WVWC's Fall Open House is a great way to get a better feel for the campus, academics, housing and an overall feel for the campus community. Information about the open house and camp can be found below. 

WVWC Fall Open House Registration (separate event from our ID Camp, free event): https://www.wvwc.edu/admissions-aid/visit-wvwc/fall-open-house/  
 

Schedule:

9:00am   – Check-in (Virginia Thomas Law Center for the Performing Arts)

10:00am – Wesleyan 101

10:45am – Student Panel

11:30am – Academic Fair (Benedum Campus Center Social Hall)

12:00pm – Campus Tour (Outside Social Hall)

1:00pm   – Lunch (French A. See Dining Center)

*The Bobcat Den (WVWC Apparel Store) will be open from 11:00am – 2:00pm

WVWC Men's Soccer ID Camp:

Saturday, December 7th 2pm-5pm

WVWC Campus, Buckhannon, WV

Cost: $65 Per Player

ID Camp Registration: Email: McDougall_r@wvwc.edu 

Player Registration Info:

• Name               - Position

• Age                  - High School

The ID Camp Schedule:

 

WVWC Open House

1:30pm Camp Registration. 

2:00pm Soccer Facilities Tour

2:10pm Coaches Introduction

2:15pm Warmup (College Warmup)

2:30pm Small group possession

2:50pm Big group possession

3:30pm Small Sided games

4:00pm 11v11 game

4:45pm Finishing

5:00 Closing Remarks

Recently, the Bobcats men's soccer team has just played its 1,000th career game in it's 57th year as a program. In those 57 years Wesleyan men's soccer program has compiled an overall record of 627-289-86. Along with the overall record, the Bobcats have won 5 National Championships, 84,85,89,90 and 94, and 21 Conference Championships, the most recent being 2017.

Coach Gavin Donaldson is currently in his 29th year as the head coach for Wesleyan men's soccer program. Coach Donaldson has 1 National Championship and 12 conference championships in his time with Wesleyan. His most recent Conference Championship  was in 2017, finishing the season off with a National Tournament appearance. Along with Coach Donaldson's winning success he has been named Conference Coach of the Year on seven occasions, most recently in 2017, and was tabbed NAIA and NSCAA National Coach of the Year in 1994.

Over the years, Donaldson has been involved with West Virginia ODP, and various West Virginia Clubs; North Central United, West Virginia United, Blue-Grey United, Fairmont Crew, 33FC, and Mid-State. His club teams have won the State Championship and advanced to the National Regional Tournament 12+ times. His 1995 West Virginia United squad lost on penalties in the Regional Championship.

Overall Coach Donaldson has compiled a career record of 337-182-54 at WVWC and an overall record of 379-224-59 in 34 seasons. His 379 victories rank him sixth among active coaches in NCAA DII, and fifteenth on the all-time coaching wins list in DII. 

REGISTRATION FORM LINK ATTACHED BELOW: 
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