Two Rivers Team Members
Soccer Director:
Dave Haley
Hi everybody. My name is Dave, and I am a professional youth development football coach from Leeds in England. I am one of a very small number of coaches in the UK that holds the UEFA "A" Advanced Coaching Licence, the new FA Advanced Youth Award, and a BA (Hon) Degree in Sports Management. On top of this, I have had 20 years' experience of developing young players within Professional Academies: Huddersfield Town (13 years), Bradford City (6 years), and last season Leeds United. Six players I have coached have made international appearances at youth level for their country (England, Wales, and Ireland). This is my 21st season at Two Rivers Soccer Camp as a Senior Coach and Director of Coaching. This week: "Love challenges, Be intrigued by your mistakes, Enjoy effort and Keep on learning" - Let's have a good one.
Senior Staff Coaches:
Jose Vieira
Hello everyone! My name is Jose Vieira and I am from Brazil. I have spent many summers at Two Rivers Soccer Camp and I love it here. Back home I am a Physical Education coach and teacher in the Brazilian school system. I am also a father, so I understand the importance of social and emotional growth. I love working with children and I love camp. I can't wait to work with all of the campers.
David McCarthy
Hello, I’m Coach David McCarthy and I am returning to Two Rivers for my 27th summer season. I am currently living in Pensacola Beach, Florida and I am a former coach of the N.C.A.A men’s soccer program at the University of West Florida in Pensacola. As a product of the renowned Liverpool F.C. youth system, with a fifteen year professional playing career spanning over five hundred games. My coaching qualifications include the U.S.S.F “A” license, the U.S.S.F. National Youth License and the National coaching license with the English Football Association. I have accumulated twenty- five years of boys Varsity High School level experience, and I am currently Director of Player Development at Bayside Dynamo F.C in Florida.
Jozef Dudic
Ahoi! My name is Jozef and this is my 26th year here at Two Rivers. I am from Slovakia, which is part of former Czechoslovakia. Soccer is my life. I've been playing, teaching, and coaching soccer all of my life. Back home in Slovakia, I work as a high school teacher and coach for a professional club, Tatram Presov. I'm married and have two kids and two granddaughters. Two Rivers has become a part of my life, and that is why I always come back with love!
Matthew Greenbaum
Hi, welcome to Two Rivers! My name is Matthew Greenebaum, I'm 26 years old and from Los Angeles. I played club soccer for the LA Breakers from ages 11-17 and 2 years of club soccer at the University of Colorado Boulder where I later received my BA in Political Science with a minor in English Literature. I have my USSF D License and will be completing my USSF C License in February. I head coach a 2014 Girls team for Santa Monica Surf Soccer Cub. I am head coach of the girls middle school team and assist with the girls high school Varsity soccer team at Windward School in LA. I also assist with the Cross Country program at the school. This is my 3rd summer coaching at Two Rivers and I'm thrilled to be back!
Hello! My name is Erin Merrills, I am 22 years old, and I’m from London, England.
Last year I graduated from UCFB Wembley with a degree in Soccer Coaching and Management! I am returning for my 2nd summer here at Two Rivers as a Soccer Coach and am looking forward to developing returning and new campers both on and off the soccer field. I can’t wait to meet you all and create many great memories!
Program Director:
Hello, Hello, Hello! My name is Ben Kane and I’m 31 years old. I will be the Activities Director for the summer of 2023. This is my ninth summer here at the camp and I am very excited to get your camper going on as many off-field activities as I possibly can. I am originally from Tustin, CA, but have been living and working in Chico, CA as a fifth-grade teacher. I hold a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from CSU Chico, a Master’s of Leadership Development from Chapman University, and am in the process of completing a single subject in Natural Sciences. I will be working to try and create the most enjoyable and inclusive environment to allow your child to develop and enjoy their time at Two Rivers on and off the field. The Staff and I are here to help and make sure that all campers have the best possible week(s) they can while under our care, if you have any questions or concerns don’t hesitate to ask! I am here to make sure everyone has an extraordinary summer, and if any camper is not a happy camper, then I am not a happy camper! Let us have an incredible summer!
Activities Director:
Hello everyone! My name is Travis, and I am 23 years old. I was born in San Diego, California, and moved to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia when I was young and grew up there for most of my life. I just graduated from California Baptist University, with a bachelor’s in Kinesiology and my Teaching Credential. This is my fourth summer at Two Rivers Soccer Camp, and my first as Activities Director. I’m so excited for another amazing summer!!
Counselors:
Hello! My name is Tommy and I am from Liverpool, where I have lived my whole life! I am currently studying Computer Science in University of Liverpool. I love camping, hiking, playing sports as well as board games, video games and theatre! This is my first year at a summer camp and I look forward to all the memories created!
Hi Everyone, my name is Dina Cardona. How wonderful to know that I will share this enriching experience with each of you! Welcome to Two Rivers Soccer Camp. I am from Santuario Risaralda, but I have been living in Pereira for about 6 years. I am currently studying for a Bachelor's Degree in Bilingualism with a focus on English and I work at McDonald's as an Experience Leader. I think it is not easy to do both things at the same time, but I try to be very organized to be able to do other activities that I love. For example, I enjoy going to the gym, cooking and trying out new recipes, watching films, walking my dog and I also love to sing. I come to the camp with a lot of expectations, but at the same time I am aware of the cultural shock that we will face, but I am confident that we have the necessary skills to support each other.
Hey, welcome to Two Rivers! My name is Alex and I am 20 years old, from Nottingham, England. I am currently studying strength and conditioning at the University of Derby going into my final year in September. I previously was a student-athlete playing soccer at college in America in the NCAA. In my spare time, I love to play and watch soccer as well as keeping fit by going to the gym. I am very excited too get back out to America and have a brilliant summer!
Hello, welcome to Two Rivers! My name is Victoria, but everyone calls me Vicky. I am 22 years old and from Colombia. I have lived in Neiva, Huila my entire life. I am currently studying to be an English teacher at the Universidad Surcolombiana, in my city, and I am entering my last semester. I have many hobbies, including camping, drawing, I really love cooking and creating new recipes (especially desserts). I am also very good with crafts and I enjoy any outdoor activity. This will be my first year at Two Rivers, and I am very excited. I have high expectations for this camp since it has been my dream since I was a child. I hope to make this an amazing experience for the campers. I can't wait for this wonderful experience.
Hello, and welcome to Two Rivers! My name is Quinn Salmon and I am from Danville, California. I am 19 years old and just wrapped up my freshman year of college. I attend The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, where I study neuroscience and run Div. 1 track and cross country. Aside from running, I love anything outdoors, hiking, fishing, and of course, soccer. Although this will be my first summer as a counselor at Two Rivers, I was a four-time camper as a kid. I love Two Rivers, and I’m looking forward to making sure every camper has the same amazing experience that I had when I was younger. Can’t wait for a great summer!
Hello and welcome to Two Rivers! My name is Joelle, and I'm from Germany. Growing up near the Swiss border, close to the Alps, skiing and being a ski tutor are among my greatest passions. Additionally, I've been playing volleyball since 6th grade at our local sports club. This year, I completed my bachelor's degree in the field of medical engineering. I'm very excited to spend my first summer with all of you at Two Rivers Soccer Camp!
Hi, welcome to Two Rivers! My name is Diego, and I am 19 years old and I am from a town near Madrid, called Alpedrete. I am studying Law and Politics here in Madrid, I hope one day I Will be a Good lawyer. This is my first year but it is amazing being at college. My principal hobbie is football, soccer in the United States, I love watching Real Madrid games. I also have another hobbies, like playing basketball or going hiking, I love sports. This will be my firts year at the camp and I am so excited, all my Friends that went to the United States told me that this summer will be the best of my life, I will try to make the best summer for the campers too. I am counting the days that left to get to the camp, I can´t wait to live this experience.
Hello I am Diego but my friends call me Lord because my surname is Lorden. I’m from Spain Ponferrada Leon. I played soccer when I was 4 years old for 15 years, now I am19 years old. I’m a very nice person and very friendly too. I’m always smiling, and I speak too. I was a coach in a summer camp for 3 years in a very important team in Spain called Ponferradina. I played soccer and other sports too. I study computer engineering in the university in Burgos and I‘m really good in this and in pc computer things. I hope to see you at Two Rivers Soccer Camp!
Hello everyone, my name is Natalia Puentes, I’m 23 years old, I’m from Colombia, I studied foreign languages and educational management. Currently, I am working as an English teacher and I really love working with children, being able to share my knowledge with them and, in the same way, learn from them. I am willing to take on new challenges and give my best to have an incredible summer and for the children to have as much fun as they can. I’m so excited to live my first year in camp and enjoy this amazing experience.
Hi, welcome to Two Rivers! My name is Audrey. I am 18 years old and was born and raised in San Francisco, California. I am currently a rising sophomore at Boston College, studying Psychology. I love singing, painting, running, music, and anything outdoors. This will be my first year working as a counselor at Two Rivers, but I attended camp when I was younger and can’t wait to come back. I’m so excited to meet everyone and am ready for a great summer!!
Hello, welcome to Two Rivers! My name is María Alejandra, but everyone calls me Aleja or Mari. I am 23 years old and from Colombia. I have lived in Tunja for 4 years. Currently I am studying to be a Lawyer at UPTC and I am going into my last semester. I have many hobbies, including volleyball, outdoor activity, reading books and singing. This will be my first year at Two Rivers, nevertheless I have great expectations and I am sure they'll be exceeded. I look forward to making this an amazing experience for the campers. I can’t wait for this wonderful experience.
Hi :), welcome to Two Rivers Camp. My name is Yurany Estefany Bautista, but my family and friends call me any just because my name ends in any. I am 21 years old and I am from Colombia. My hometown is called Soracá. I have lived here my entire life so I am so proud of my peasant roots. Currently I am studying a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and I am going into the eighth semester. I really love various things such as listening to music.. I really love music, playing soccer, learning new languages and any outdoor activity. This will be my first time in this wonderful camp. I am so thrilled. I look forward to teaching and helping my campers with soccer skills and multicultural activities. I can’t wait for this wonderful experience.
My name is Eduardo, but everybody calls me Edu or Lalo. I am 20 years old and from Mexico. I have lived in Monterrey my entire life. Currently I am studying to be a clinical psychologist at Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM) and I’m going into my 7th semester. I have many hobbies, including camping, hiking, video games, soccer, and other outdoor activities. This will be my first year at two rivers, nevertheless I have great expectations and I’m sure they’ll be exceeded. I look forward to making this an amazing experience for the campers. I can’t wait for this wonderful experience.
Hello, my name is Emiliano Velazquez, but everyone calls me Emi. I am 18 years old and from Mexico. I have lived in Puebla my entire life. Currently I am studying Law at Anahuac Puebla so I can develop as a politician. I have many hobbies, such as soccer, videogames, and politics. This will be my first year at Two Rivers, I look forward to having an excellent camp and to make friends from all over the world.
Hi, my name is Julia. My last name is hard to pronounce, so the easiest way is “Popi”. I’m from Poland, and I’m 20 years old. I study English in business at the university, and it’s my first year. In my free time, I work on my TikTok account about books. That became my passion. Since a year ago, I have been working with publishing houses, making reviews about books, and supporting books/authors. My logo is on two books. My second passion is traveling. Since I was young, I have been traveling with my family, and for the last four years, I have started traveling with my friends. This will be my first time in the United States, and I hope that experience will be one of the best in my life. I’m so excited, and I can't wait to be there and make that time unforgettable for campers!
Hi! My name is Jimmy O’Connell, I’m 19 and I’m from San Francisco, California (Go Warriors!). I love to play soccer and my hobbies include listening to music and going on runs. I’m a sophomore at Colorado College. This is my first year as a camp counselor at Two Rivers and I’m looking forward to having a memorable summer with all of you!
Hi, welcome to Two Rivers! My name is Daniel but you call Dan. I am 20 years old, hailing from Reading, England. I have lived in Reading my entire life, with Reading being a suburb of West London. I am currently studying at the University of Bedfordshire, doing a degree in Sport and Physical Education, where I am in my first year with the ultimate aim of becoming a PE Teacher. I have many interests, the majority of which revolve around sports. I love football, or as you may refer to it as soccer! I love watching my local team Reading FC, and I go to games regularly, including travelling up and down the country watching away games as well! I am also an avid Major League Soccer watcher, and I enjoy watching other European Leagues as well. If there is football on, you can bet I’m watching it! I also enjoy watching American Football, Baseball and Basketball where I support the New York franchises. The Giants, Knicks and the Yankees. I also enjoy playing soccer and basketball when I get the opportunity. This will be my first year at Two Rivers, and I am so excited to get started and make this a summer to remember for everyone involved. I can’t wait to meet everyone and to partake in this fantastic opportunity.
Hello everyone, I would like to give you a warm welcome to Two Rivers! I’m Jose. I was born in Colombia in a very small city at the border with Ecuador called Ipiales. I have lived in this city my whole life and I’m finishing my degree in Marketing. I am looking forward to grow up as a person and future professional and I would like to improve my skills in the camp in exchange for giving my best to the campers and the entire team of work. I can say I have a lot of hobbies related to exercise, and I am excited to practice sports like soccer, dancing, going hiking, playing basketball, or working out but I also have many expectations about the new sports that are common in the camp. I can’t wait to be part of my first camp at Two Rivers Soccer Camp. I bet this is going to be one of the best experiences I will have with campers and their culture, with nature and the team work.
Hi, my name is Francisco
Hi, my name is Chema
Head Chef:
Hi everyone and welcome to Two Rivers Soccer Camp! My name is Isra and this is my fourth year here and I'm so happy to be here with you one more summer. I'm from Puebla, México, and I'm currently studying Veterinary Medicine. I like playing soccer, listening to music, and hiking. This year I'm going to be the head chef so I hope all of you enjoy the meals.
Kitchen Staff:
Hello! My name is Diana. I am 20 years old and I´m from Mexico, specifically from the city of Puebla. I am currently studying Medicine at UPAEP and I´m in my 6th semester. One of my hobbies is playing sports like soccer, volleyball, and ballet, as well as reading, learning to play some instruments, and meeting new people. This will be my second year at Two Rivers but my first year in the kitchen. I hope you enjoy the food!. I am very excited to get to know you all. I hope to make lots of memories with all of you.
Hi, my name is Annie.
Hello! My name is Alejandra. I’m 22 years old and I'm from Sinaloa, México. I’m currently finishing my degree in Bussines Management engineering. I like sports unless I'm not so good at it, but I put so much effort. This is my first year in Two Rivers and I’m kitchen staff. I hope you enjoy camp and our food.
Hi! My name is María Ximena but everyone calls me Ximena. I’m 24 years old and I´m from Mexico. All my childhood I grew up in Queretaro so the state is very special for me. Currently I'm studying tourism at the University of Queretaro and I graduate in December! I really like going to concerts. It's a hobbie that I share with my siblings and I love it. Other hobbies that I like to do is hanging out with my friends at places near by where we live. This will be my first year at the camp. I’m very excited for what's to come. I have a lot of expectations and I'm sure it's going to be a great summer. I can 't wait to meet my work team and have the best experience.
Maintenance:
Hi my name is Manuel and I´m so excited to be in Two Rivers this summer all the way from Mexico, I´m from Zacatecas and I am 22 years old. Currently I´m studying my 8th semester in the Accounting and Administration Degree in the Autonomous University of Zacatecas, I have two biggest interests at the time, that are languages that´s why I´m studyng French and looking for opportunities like this one to practice my English and play tennis. This will be my firsty time at Two Rivers and I am so excited about this, I´m expecting to have a great time at camp making a lot of new friends and contribute in a possitive way with my work and personality.
Hi everyone, welcome to Two Rivers! My name is Enrique, but my friends call me Kike. I am 23 years old and I am from Puebla, Mexico. I am currently studying International Trade at BUAP, and I am going into my 8th semester. I like to play soccer and other sports, hiking, and playing video games. This will be my first year at Two Rivers, nevertheless I am very excited to meet you and I hope to do a good job and create good experiences with everyone in the camp.
My name is Diego Fernando Corredor Castelblanco. I am 25 years old. I'm from Colombia in South America. I am studying Social Sciences, and I am in my tenth semester. My hobbies are playing soccer, swimming, climbing, and I also like to write rap and do freestayle lyrics.
Cleaning Staff:
Hi, My name is Itzel.