The No. 1 Soccer Camps family is deeply saddened by the passing of Bob Barry, a longtime member of our staff, coach, mentor, director, and, most importantly, friend. Bob passed away Saturday morning following a brief illness. He leaves behind his wife, Beth, his son John, family, friends, countless players and coaches, and a soccer … Continue reading “Remembering Bob Barry: A Great Coach, Mentor and Friend”

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””