Averett University Spring Break Soccer Camp

Averett University Spring Break Soccer Camp is design for boys and girls 5-13 ages in Frank R Campbell Stadium at Danville, VA.

This camps are dedicated to providing a soccer camp experience that is educational, instructional, and fun!
Led by Averett University coaches and players, participants will be introduced to the same mechanics and drills used with collegiate athletes. Coaches will share their passion for the sport of soccer in a supportive atmosphere with students of all ages and ability levels. They are determined to provide the best possible learning experience for our campers.

Initially founded in 1859 as a Baptist women’s college, Averett University has experienced tremendous change over the last 150 years. Technical knowledge of a profession is important, but it has an expiration date. At Averett, we teach our students adaptive skills that will empower them to lead and thrive in a rapidly changing world. Research capabilities, critical thought, clear communication, and creative problem solving are all hallmarks of the Averett University graduate, regardless of his or her major.
Averett University's 12:1 undergraduate student-professor ratio ensures that an Averett education is a collaborative endeavor based on close relationships between students and faculty. At Averett, our faculty bring industry success, academic distinction, and a deep interest in your success to the classroom.
Today’s economy is more globalized than ever, and we aim to graduate students with a strong sense of how the world works. Our learning community includes students from more than 27 states and 13 different countries, and our Study Abroad program gives students the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of other cultures. We embrace Averett’s Judeo-Christian heritage by honoring the search for truth and spiritual formation. Averett University is affiliated with the Baptist General Association of Virginia, but is open to students from any faith background (or no faith background).

Averett University Athletics develops its Student-Athletes as catalysts for positive change through the realization of Averett’s Core Values in its coaching, competition, expectations, sportsmanship and community service. We uphold the Division III philosophy by providing a well-rounded experience in Academics, Athletics and Community. Averett fulfills this mission by exposing our Student-Athletes through practice and example to the values of Integrity, Innovation, Engagement, Discovery, Diversity and Tradition.

Philip Wilson
Head Coach

Head coach Philip Wilson has been at the helm of Averett University's men's soccer program since March 2014 after serving as an assistant coach at Averett for three seasons.
Wilson is a 2010 graduate of Milligan College, where he played four seasons and was a two-time team captain. He received numerous accolades, including All-America Honorable Mention, First Team All-Region, First Team All-Conference and Second Team All-Conference.
A native of Middlesborough, England, Wilson also played semi-pro in England for Billingham Town FC from 2004-06, in addition to playing for Cleveland County. He also spent three summers playing in the Professional Development league (USA) for the Cary Railhawks (Raleigh, N.C.). His soccer coaching experience includes working summer Camps for the Carolina Railhawks (USL), Duke University, North Carolina State University, East Tennessee State University and Triangle Futbol Club. Wilson also spent three months working for Premier UK in North Carolina. He holds a Football Association Level 2 certification and a Premier Skills Practice Play Level 2 diploma.
Wilson earned his bachelor's of science degree from Milligan in human performance and exercise science with an emphasis in sports management. He completed his master's of business administration degree from Averett in 2013.