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Hope Soccer Camp is staffed by current college soccer players and by former players who are active coaches in
the high school, club and college ranks. The camp is directed by its founders, Aric Dershem, Dr. Steven Smith, head
coach of the Hope men's program, and by Lee Schopp, assistant coach of the Hope College men's varsity soccer
program.
Coach Smith has been named Mid-East coach of the year and is ranked in the top 15 All-time winningest NCAA Division III college coaches. He holds a Ph.D. in motor development from Michigan State University and the Advanced National diploma from the NSCAA. Dr. Steven Smith is currently in his 22nd year as the head coach of the Flying Dutchmen and has one of the highest winning percentages of active coaches (.758), leading Hope College to nine MIAA championships and NCAA tournament appearances. This record of success places Coach Smith among the most accomplished coaches in the NCAA Division III.
Aric Dershem completed his playing career at Hope College as a four-year starter and an All-MIAA goalkeeper. Aric went on to serve as an assistant coach at both the University of Notre Dame and Indiana University men's varsity
Coach Smith has been named Mid-East coach of the year and is ranked in the top 15 All-time winningest NCAA Division III college coaches. He holds a Ph.D. in motor development from Michigan State University and the Advanced National diploma from the NSCAA. Dr. Steven Smith is currently in his 22nd year as the head coach of the Flying Dutchmen and has one of the highest winning percentages of active coaches (.758), leading Hope College to nine MIAA championships and NCAA tournament appearances. This record of success places Coach Smith among the most accomplished coaches in the NCAA Division III.
Aric Dershem completed his playing career at Hope College as a four-year starter and an All-MIAA goalkeeper. Aric went on to serve as an assistant coach at both the University of Notre Dame and Indiana University men's varsity
The Hope Soccer Tradition
The Hope College Soccer Tradition
Hope College introduced soccer to its varsity athletic
program in the mid 1970s. Since then, soccer has
established an outstanding tradition in a college with a rich
athletic heritage.
In 1990, Steve Smith became the sixth head coach in Flying Dutchmen history. After inheriting the program, Coach Smith has established Hope College soccer as one of the premier Division III soccer programs in the country. Under Smith, Hope College has won eight MIAA championships, produced 13 All-Americans, and is consistently ranked as one of the top teams in the nation. Over the past six seasons, the Flying Dutchmen have compiled a 90-28-8 record en route to winning four MIAA championships while earning four coveted NCAA tournament bids.
The women’s soccer program has finished as MIAA champions three of the past five seasons, capturing the coveted NCAA tournament bid in 2003, 2004, and 2005. The Flying Dutch are continuing to build on the strong tradition of women’s athletics at Hope College.
In 1990, Steve Smith became the sixth head coach in Flying Dutchmen history. After inheriting the program, Coach Smith has established Hope College soccer as one of the premier Division III soccer programs in the country. Under Smith, Hope College has won eight MIAA championships, produced 13 All-Americans, and is consistently ranked as one of the top teams in the nation. Over the past six seasons, the Flying Dutchmen have compiled a 90-28-8 record en route to winning four MIAA championships while earning four coveted NCAA tournament bids.
The women’s soccer program has finished as MIAA champions three of the past five seasons, capturing the coveted NCAA tournament bid in 2003, 2004, and 2005. The Flying Dutch are continuing to build on the strong tradition of women’s athletics at Hope College.
Our Camp Staff
Find out more about the Hope Soccer Camp by
contacting our camp office:
info@hopesoccercamp.com or 616.805.9303
info@hopesoccercamp.com or 616.805.9303
soccer programs. Aric currently holds an Advanced National diploma from the
NSCAA, a NSCAA Level III Goalkeeping Diploma, and is widely recognized as both
clinician and coach.
Lee Schopp brings his wealth of experience as a two-time All America player and over a 15 years of coaching experience to every aspect of the camp. Lee's commitment to developing players has helped shape the success of the Hope College soccer program and his motivational approach to the game is integral in developing the unique environment that differentiates the Hope Soccer Camp from other camps. Lee currently serves as the assistant coach at Hope College.
The Hope Soccer Camp prides itself on the quality of its coordinators and staff coaches. All coordinating coaches are highly experienced, assuring the highest-quality learning environment possible. The Hope Soccer Camp continually strives to identify qualified professional coaches to maintain the high standards of the camp.
Lee Schopp brings his wealth of experience as a two-time All America player and over a 15 years of coaching experience to every aspect of the camp. Lee's commitment to developing players has helped shape the success of the Hope College soccer program and his motivational approach to the game is integral in developing the unique environment that differentiates the Hope Soccer Camp from other camps. Lee currently serves as the assistant coach at Hope College.
The Hope Soccer Camp prides itself on the quality of its coordinators and staff coaches. All coordinating coaches are highly experienced, assuring the highest-quality learning environment possible. The Hope Soccer Camp continually strives to identify qualified professional coaches to maintain the high standards of the camp.