Directed by Sue Patberg







SUSAN PATBERG, CAMP DIRECTOR
HEAD COACH, EMORY UNIVERSITY

Patberg recently completed her second season at Emory University, already having led the Eagles to the NCAA Regional Finals. Emory has a 22-9-4 record under Patberg, and a final top-25 ranking in 2005. Patberg has an overall head coaching record of 168-96-26.

Prior to Emory, Patberg was the head soccer coach at the University of Georgia, where she guided the Bulldogs to the NCAA Tournament during the 2003 season, and like in 2001, advanced to the second round. Patberg coached five seasons at UGA and compiled a record of 49-45-13. Prior to arriving at Georgia, Patberg guided the University of Minnesota to five consecutive NCAA appearances. Her overall record during her seven year coaching stint at Minnesota was 97-42-9, including two Big Ten Championships, and a ranking of ninth nationally, amongst numerous other top-20 rankings. Patberg was named the Big Ten Coach of the Year twice.

As a player, Patberg played in three-consecutive Final Fours as a defender at the University of Massachusetts. Patberg also served on the U-21 National Team coaching staff from 2000-02 and was Head Coach on the U-16 National Team from 2002-05.

  • 13-year College Head Coach
  • Former U-21 Asst. National Team Staff Coach
  • Former U-16 National Team Head Coach
OTHER PLAYERS AND COACHES
Our staff will be composed of nationally licensed coaches including college, ODP staff and other professionals. Collegiate players from Emory as well as other colleges will also assist in giving each participant the chance to relate to people who are very committed to the game of soccer. All advertised coaches will be actively involved in the camp
GOALS AND METHODS
The emphasis of the Emory Soccer Camp is to ensure that each camper improves their technical and tactical ability in a fun and positive environment. This camp is designed with the main objective to give each participant the tools needed to help them reach their potential. The Emory Soccer Camp will offer instruction from coaches with experience at all levels. Participants will have the opportunity to work with the coaches in small groups on a daily basis to help improve their game. Campers will be divided into groups according to their ability and age. The coach to player ratio will be approximately 1 to 10. Campers will be challenged technically and the tactical concepts of attacking and defending will be taught daily. A goalkeeping specialist will also be available for those campers interested. The staff looks forward to an exciting and fun week.


For more information, contact:
Sue Patberg
404-727-2839