William Smith College hosts two overnight camps for girls. Information about both the soccer and lacrosse camps for girls is listed below.
In an era when sport camps have become sports factories and the emphasis has shifted to revenue generated as opposed to the quality of the experience, the William Smith Soccer Camp asserts itself as an exception. The focus here is on providing a quality learning experience in an environment where the smaller number of campers allows for the maximum in individualized attention and interaction between the coaching staff and the players. William Smith's tradition of excellence places it among the elite women's intercollegiate teams, irrespective of the level of play. The William Smith Soccer Team has appeared in the national semifinals on six occasions (1987, 1988, 1993, 1995, 1997, 2002) and has been regional finalists 10 times. The program has produced 30 NSCAA All-Americans, 74 NSCAA All-Region selections, and 85 All-State players.
CAMP PROGRAM: The William Smith Way
At William Smith, the soccer team is predicated on team investment and the understanding of the importance of strong team dynamics. Players must analyze and acknowledge their roles in leadership, accountability, and team building. With this working philosophy serving as the program's underpinning, players train and play harder for each other. This is The William Smith Way." It is also the platform for the William Smith Soccer Camp. Campers will be involved in age-appropriate daily sessions that will expand and develop their awareness and understanding of the team format and their role within the team. Team groups who attend will be placed together for maximal team development.
CAMP DIRECTOR: Aliceann Wilber
One of the winningest coaches in women's collegiate soccer, Aliceann Wilber has guided the William Smith program from its inception in 1980 to the 1988 National Championship, and beyond. Wilber is the only woman, and one of only two Division III women's coaches to record more than 300 career victories, and is the first woman to receive the NSCAA's Bill Jeffrey Award for outstanding lifetime achievement. Wilber's efforts were recognized with the unprecedented consecutive selections in 1987 and 1988 as the Division III Women's Soccer Coach of the Year. She earned her third National Coach of the Year Award in 1991. Additionally, she has been named Regional Coach of the Year six times, while garnering four State Coach of the Year awards. Under Wilber's guidance, excellence had become synonymous with William Smith soccer. She led the Herons to their first postseason appearance in 1986. Two years later, William Smith captured its first national title in any sport when the Herons defeated UC-San Diego 1-0 to win the Division III crown. The 1988 team finished 18-1-1, notching 16 shutouts and allowing only four goals in 20 games. William Smith has more NCAA Tournament appearances than any other Division III program, including national semi-final appearances in 1987, 1988, 1993, 1995, 1997 and 2002. Wilber graduated magna cum laude from SUNY Brockport with a degree in physical education. She also earned a master's degree in physical education from Goddard College.
STAFF
The 2009 staff will consist of head and assistant coaches from elite Division I and III programs. William Smith graduates, along with top high school coaches, will round out the impressive camp staff. Current college players, selected for their work ethic and enthusiasm, will also be selected to assist the coaching staff.
CAMP PROGRAM
The William Smith Lacrosse Camp offers a unique overnight experience for girls and places the highest value on developing skills and teaching sophisticated defensive and offensive tactics.
Athletes will be teamed according to ability to create the best learning environment. Participating in drills, strategy sessions, game play, and leadership training programs, players will receive enormous individual attention, motivation, and support from some of the finest coaches in the country.
CAMP DIRECTOR: Pat Genovese
The camp is directed by William Smith Head Coach Pat Genovese. Genovese is the only lacrosse coach William Smith has ever known, and has established the Herons as one of the top programs in the nation. She has been named the Division III Coach of the Year three times, Regional Coach of the Year three times, and N.Y. State Coach of the Year twice. Genovese has more wins (328) than any Division II or III lacrosse coach. A former U.S. Squad coach, and three time coach of the Division III North/South All Star Game, Genovese is a member of the William Smith Athletics Hall of Honor, the Cortland State "C" Club Hall of Fame, and the Lacrosse Hall of Fame (U.S. Lacrosse Rochester/Western N.Y. Chapter).
Genovese's involvement with women's lacrosse is extensive. She has directed the William Smith Lacrosse Camps for the past 11 summers, coached at Munze's All- American Lacrosse Camp for more than 10 years, and has organized numerous clinics for high school players and coaches. Genovese has been instrumental in assisting new programs implementing girls lacrosse at the secondary level. In 1998, she received the NYSWCAA Service Award for her contribution to women's athletics.
STAFF
The 2009 staff will consist of head and assistant coaches from elite programs. All coaches are selected based on their lacrosse knowledge and dedication to teaching. Outstanding collegiate players, chosen for their work ethic and enthusiasm, will round out the impressive camp staff.
Download the 2009 Soccer Brochure and Registration Form (PDF)
Download the 2009 Lacrosse Brochure and Registration Form (PDF)
For brochures and information regarding the overnight and day camps, please contact:
Conferences & Events
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Scandling Center
300 Pulteney Street
Geneva, NY 14456
Phone: (315) 781-3103
Fax: (315) 781-4325
Email: events@hws.edu
