Founders
Two Rivers Soccer Camp was founded by Dick and Pat Schwendinger, who together with family continue to direct the camp with the same care and dedication that has been a hallmark of Two Rivers since 1971. Dick Schwendinger coached soccer at the collegiate level for over 20 years where his teams won Conference and Northern California Community College Championships. Because of his in-depth knowledge of the game, he was the play-by-play and color commentator for the radio and television broadcasts of San Jose's Professional Soccer Team, The Earthquakes.
Camp Staff
We personally seek, recruit and hire the highest quality staff we can find. The camper/staff ratio of 4:1 is the lowest of any quality soccer camp in the U.S. You will be assigned a personal coach for maximum soccer help and a personal counselor to attend to your safety and welfare. The coaches are advanced level players and teachers from Europe and the U.S. The counselors are all carefully selected college students from across the U.S. and other countries. A nurse and / or first aid trainer is on call at all times and Two Rivers has two nearby hospitals.
Soccer Notables at Two Rivers
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Most Recent:
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BEN FLATLEY
Ben has been with Two Rivers as a coach since 2012, which led to him directing the soccer program in 2014. During University Ben captained the University first XI soccer team and has previously played for the England Colleges U'19 national team. Ben holds a Masters Degree in Sport Management.
DAVE McCARTHY
Dave has been with Two Rivers since 1997. “A” license coach. Current Director of Coaching and Player Development at Bayside Dynamo Soccer Club in gulf breeze, FL.
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DAVID HALEYTwo Rivers Director of Coaching 1996-2009 and is still with us now in 2018! An FA Qualified "A" License Coach who has been coaching at the Elite level in England with several Professional clubs in the past two decades.
JOZEF DUDIC
Jozef has been with Two Rivers Soccer Camp since 1997. Former professional player from Slovakia.
SAM LEWIS
Sam first came to Two Rivers in 2011 and has since spent 7 summers at camp. He is a UEFA "B" Licensed coach and specializes in goal keeping.
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SAM SHARMAN
Sam was with Two Rivers Soccer Camp from 2006-2012. He is an “A” licensed coach. Played for Sheffield Wednesday – first division in England. A real favorite among the campers for his enthusiasm and style of coaching.
LIAM WILSON
First coached at Two Rivers in 2008 and still finds time to come and coach with us each summer. Liam also coached Soccer at The University of Nottingham in England.
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CARLOS FONSECA
Carlos first joined the Two Rivers coaching staff in 2017. Whilst he has spent the summers of 2017 & 2018 at Two Rivers, the rest of the year Carlos lives in Madrid, Spain coaching the U16's of La Liga side Getafe. He holds the Uefa 'Pro' License.
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TERRY WILSON
Terry has coached at Two Rivers for multiple years. Previously a professional soccer player in England, Terry appeared over 150 times for Nottingham Forest and holds the UEFA A License in coaching.
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MIKI WINKLER
Coach Miki has been an extremely popular figure at Two Rivers for multiple years now. A former college player from Illinois, Miki brings enjoyable and thoughtful coaching to our young side of camp.
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Alumni:
MARTIN REAGAN
Two Rivers Director of Coaching 1989-2003. A former Head Coach of the England National Women's Team 11yrs, former English Soccer Professional for 12 yrs., English Full Badge Coach, President of York Co., England., Football Coaches Assoc.
TERRY FISHER
Former Head Coach for L.A. Aztecs and San Jose Earthquakes, former Head Coach at UCLA
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JOE DUGAN
Joe has completed the FULL Two Rivers experience, he came as a camper, then as a counselor and coach. Then in 2018 he brought up SF Elite Academy for their own pre season camp, where he is the Director of the club.
JACK HYDE
Coach at San Francisco State, U.S. Football Association Full Badge Coach.
LINCOLN PHILLIPS
Goalkeeping specialist. Represented Trinidad/Tobago national team. Goalkeeper coach for U.S. National Team. Serves as clinician in all parts of U.S.A.
ROY McCROHAN
English, 1st Division Player. NASL Professional Head Coach, Club Director in Florida.
PAUL CHILD
Former NASL leading scorer of the year.
MANNY HERNANDEZ
Now a Retired Educator, Former U.S. Collegiate "Player-of-the-Year." Coached several "Parade" Magazine High School All Americans.
ART WELCH
Former NASL Player, held record for number of games in NASL.
RON FUTCHER
Former professional player with 20 years of professional experience. Head coach at Thomas Danby College in England.
GREG DOWNS
First division in England Coventry and is an FA cup winner.
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JEREMY GUNN
Former Two Rivers coach, now Stanford University Men's Soccer Head Coach and 3x NCAA D1 National Champion.
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SIMON TOBIN
Former Two Rivers Coach. Current San Jose State Men's Soccer Head Coach. Formerly Head Coach at CSU Bakersfield.
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STEVE HOWEY
Steve was with us for the 2014 season, a former professional player represented England 1994 – 1997, Newcastle Utd 1987 – 2000, Manchester City 2000 – 2003, Leicester City 2003 – 2004, Bolton Wanderes 2004 – 2005, and New England Rev. 2004 – 2005.