From the Sandlots to the World Cup is an up close and personal look at the growth and development of soccer in America over the past seven decades. “Dr. Joe” Machnik first saw the game played in McCarren Park in his local neighborhood growing up in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York as a ten year old. … Continue reading “From the SANDLOTS to the WORLD CUP – By No. 1 Soccer Camps Founder, Dr. Joe Machnik”

” As No.1 Soccer Camps approaches its fiftieth (50th) year, it is fitting to remember its earliest years starting as No.1 Goalkeeper’s Camp. Recently, a podcast created by Kirk Rudell and Tom McCabe (himself a former No.1 Goalkeeper’s camper) entitled “An American Game-Lone Eagles” captured the history of goalkeeping in America, dating back to the late … Continue reading “History of Goalkeeping – “An American Game-Lone Eagles””

No 1 Soccer Camps mourns the passing of legendary No. 1 Staff Coach Michael Sheparovich. Michael was an original staff member who traveled the country as part of the No. 1 Goalkeepers Camp. Michael was a McDonald’s All American Goalkeeper and participated in many of the skill and athletic demonstrations which motivated thousands of young … Continue reading “A Note from Dr. Joe Machnik – No. 1 Staff Coach – Michael Sheparovich”