UCF Soccer Video

Bryan Cunningham: University of Central Florida Head Coach; Camp Director

Bryan Cunningham, 4th Season When the first second ticked off the scoreboard at 7 p.m. on Sept. 1, few realized that in that moment began the best season in UCF men’s soccer history. What started that night in Orlando, ended 81 days later in Ann Arbor, Mich., with so many program firsts and records in between. The 2010 Knights may have surprised those on the national soccer scene, but they did not surprise themselves with their rise to prominence. Finishing 2009 with a 6-7-3 record showed progress from the season before, but was just a stepping-stone for this year’s team. UCF’s six-win ...

Mauricio Ruiz: University of Central Florida Assistant Coach

Mauricio Ruiz A former UCF Knight from 2001-02, Mauricio Ruiz rejoined the program as a volunteer assistant coach for 2008. After one season in which he helped the Knights to a semifinals appearance in the Conference USA Tournament, he was promoted to assistant coach in Spring 2009. He was part of the first conference championship team in 2002, helping the Knights reach the NCAA Division I Tournament for the first time as well. Ruiz played in every game as a freshman and started seven games as a sophomore, recording eight goals and four assists during this two year career at UCF.  Ruiz ...

Soccer Camp Information

  Bryan Cunningham’s Central Florida Soccer Camp at UCF Bryan Cunningham’s Central Florida Soccer Camp at UCF is one of the premier soccer instructional camps in the country. Coach Bryan Cunningham and his dedicated staff of coaches will provide an opportunity to better understand the game of soccer. The camp program is designed for those who have a strong desire to improve their abilities as soccer players. Located on the campus and fields at UCF in Orlando, players will participate in a challenging but fun week of soccer instruction. Meet the Camp Staff Bryan Cunningham: University of Central Florida Head Coach, Camp Director Mauricio Ruiz: ...

Antti Laitinen: University of Central Florida Assistant Coach

Antti Laitinen has helped the UCF men's soccer program enjoy great success since joining the Knights' coaching staff prior to the 2010 campaign. In both of his years at UCF, the Knights have earned invitations to the NCAA Championship. A native of Finland, Laitinen helped his alma mater to an incredible 2011 season. The Knights won 12 contests, spent nearly the entire year in the top-25 nationally, where they moved to as high as No. 6, and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Championship. In 2010, in his first season back, Laitinen helped goalkeeper Shawn Doyle develop into one of ...

UCF Soccer Day Camp

To register for the UCF Soccer Day Camp, email soccer@athletics.ucf.euf or call 407-823-5827.  

Goalkeeper Program

The Goalkeeper is a specialized position that needs specific attention to detail on a daily basis. Our experienced goalkeeping staff will teach you the key technical, tactical, psychological, and physical aspects of this crucial position. The Central Florida Knights Goalkeeper Camp has created a challenging program that pushes all levels of Goalkeepers to improve. The morning session will consist of specific, detailed training on the techniques of goalkeeping, which include catching, diving, breakaways, crosses, and footwork. The afternoon lessons will consist of the basic tactical decisions of goalkeeping, such as, positioning, distribution, and communication. In the evening, the goalkeepers will ...

Soccer Camp Dates 2012

Day Camp June 18th – 22nd $100 9am to 12pm Paper Registration to Register (click here for registration form) Residential Camp & Team Camp July 8th -12th $545 Ages 9-18 Discounts (*Only one discount per player) $495 until March 31st Team Discount $25 OFF per player • First 10 teams registered only • Minimum 10 players • March 15th Deadline Elite camp (College ID camp) July 26th – 29th $525 - No Discounts Rising Freshmen and older