COLLEGE ID CAMP PROGRAM DETAILS
The Elite Academic & Athletic College ID Camp is directed by Head Coach, Tracey Bartholomew, and the coaching staff at Columbia University in the city of New York. This clinic provides aspiring collegiate student-athletes with the opportunity to showcase their abilities. This winter the coaching staff will expose players to the training methods and activities of the Columbia Women’s Soccer Team. This clinic includes technical and tactical sessions that match the demands of the college game, and finishes with full size 11 v 11 games in Rocco B. Commisso stadium.
The Elite Academic & Athletic College ID Camps are a collegiate showcase and competitive training program. Camps are open to girls in 8th grade and beyond. All NCAA rules and guidelines are applicable regarding evaluation and continued eligibility.
Register today to secure your place!
Please take a few minutes to fill out our Columbia University Women's Soccer Recruiting Questionnaire. Thank you for your interest in Columbia University and the Columbia Women’s Soccer program. We are looking forward to watching you play!
COLLEGE ID CAMP SCHEDULES
Spring 2024 ID Clinic 1
March 29, 2024
SCHEDULE (Subject to Change)
1:30PM – CHECK IN & REGISTRATION
2:00PM – WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENT & INTRODUCTION
2:15PM – 3:15PM WARM UP & TECHNICAL TRAINING, GK TRAINING
3:15PM - 4:00PM – SMALL SIDED GAMES/GKs
4:30PM - 6:00PM – 11 v 11 GAMES
6:00PM – PLAYER DISMISSAL FROM ROCCO B. COMMISSO STADIUM
Q&A TOPIC OF THE DAY & RECOVERY TIME BUILT INTO SESSION
*Meals not provided. Please come prepared with snacks & food as needed.
TUITION: $200
Several D3 Coaches will be joining us. We willl announce coaches as it gets closer to the start of camp.
Past Coaches included, NYU, Williams, Wesleyan, Vassar, Stevens Institute, Connecticut College and other local coaches.
Summer 2024 ID Clinic 2
June 7, 2024
SCHEDULE (Subject to Change)
4:45PM – CHECK IN & REGISTRATION
5:15PM – WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENT & INTRODUCTION
5:30PM – 6:30PM WARM UP & TECHNICAL TRAINING, GK TRAINING
6:30PM - 7:00PM – SMALL SIDED GAMES/GKs
7:00PM - 7:15PM - BREAK, SNACK, HYDRATION
7:15PM - 9:30PM - 11 v 11 GAMES
9:30PM –PLAYER DISMISSAL FROM (SOCCER STADIUM)
Q&A TOPIC OF THE DAY & RECOVERY TIME BUILT INTO SESSION
*Meals not provided. Snacks will be provided.
TUITION: $200
Several D3 Coaches will be joining us. We willl announce coaches as it gets closer to the start of camp.
Past Coaches included, NYU, Williams, Wesleyan, Vassar, Stevens Institute, Connecticut College and other local coaches.
Summer 2024 ID Clinic 3
July 19, 2024
SCHEDULE (Subject to Change)
8:15AM – CHECK IN & REGISTRATION
8:45AM – WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENT & INTRODUCTION
9:00AM – 10:45 AM FIELD SESSION I
10:45AM - 12:00PM LUNCH, Q&A, TOPIC OF THE DAY, RECOVERY
12:00PM - 2:00PM – FIELD SESSION 2, 11 V 11 GAMES
2:00 PM -PLAYER DISMISSAL FROM (SOCCER STADIUM)
BREAK, SNACK, HYDRATION BUILT INTO SESSION
*Meals not provided. Please come prepared with snacks & food as needed.
TUITION: $225 (T-Shirt included)
Several D3 Coaches will be joining us. We willl announce coaches as it gets closer to the start of camp.
Past Coaches included, NYU, Williams, Wesleyan, Vassar, Stevens Institute, Connecticut College and other local coaches.
Summer 2024 ID Clinic 4
August 2 & 3, 2024
FRIDAY SCHEDULE (Subject to Change)
8:15AM – CHECK IN & REGISTRATION
8:30AM – WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENT & INTRODUCTION
9:00AM - 10:45AM – FIELD SESSION I
10:45AM - 12:00PM – LUNCH*, Q&A, TOPIC OF THE DAY, RECOVERY
12:00PM - 2:00PM – SESSION 2 -FULL FIELD GAMES
2:00 PM – PLAYER DISMISSAL FROM (SOCCER STADIUM)
*LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
BREAK, SNACK, HYDRATION BUILT INTO SESSION
EAT BEFORE BUT COME PREPARED WITH EXTRA SNACKS
SATURDAY SCHEDULE (Subject to Change)
8:15AM – GK CHECK IN & PINNIE PICK UP
8:30AM – GK WARMUP TRAINING
8:45AM – FIELD PLAYER & SATURDAY ONLY CHECK IN & PINNIE PICK UP
9:00AM - 10:45AM – FIELD SESSION I
10:45AM - 12:00PM – LUNCH*, Q&A, TOPIC OF THE DAY, RECOVERY
12:00PM - 2:00PM – FIELD SESSION 2
2:00 PM – PLAYER DISMISSAL FROM (SOCCER STADIUM)
*LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
BREAK, SNACK, HYDRATION BUILT INTO SESSION
EAT BEFORE BUT COME PREPARED WITH EXTRA SNACKS
TUITION:
2 DAY - $400 (T-Shirt included)
1 DAY - $225 (T-Shirt included)
Several D3 Coaches will be joining us. We willl announce coaches as it gets closer to the start of camp.
Past Coaches included, NYU, Williams, Wesleyan, Vassar, Stevens Institute, Connecticut College and other local coaches.
LOCATION & FACILITIES
The Columbia University Women's Soccer Elite Academic & Athletic College ID Camp will be held at Columbia University's Baker Athletics Complex at 533 West 218th Street, New York, NY 10034. Click for DIRECTIONS.
We are looking for players who can help our school fulfill our team goals, which will be discussed in further detail at the camp. Please note this is not a developmental camp, and we will not be writing individual evaluations for you. We will do our best to provide feedback to you or your club coach in a timely manner within the parameters of the NCAA rules. In addition to the Columbia University Women’s Soccer Staff, we may have representatives from other Colleges in attendance. These coaches will be finalized closer to camp.
REQUIRED FORMS
In accordance with NYC Health Code and Columbia University Policy, we require all campers to have an approved physical examination form on file before they can play.
Acceptable forms must be signed by a physician and dated to reflect a physical examination completed within a year of the last day your child plan's to attend camp.
Please note that a full physical examination or wellness form is required, and we cannot accept a note from your doctor indicating that your camper is cleared to play. The NYC Soccer Academy is required to adhere to this New York City Health Code and Columbia University guideline in order to hold our camp, and NO exceptions can be permitted. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.
UPDATED HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Effective May 11, 2023, the University is adjusting its COVID-19 guidance:
Vaccination - The COVID-19 vaccine mandate will no longer be in effect, and proof of vaccination will not need to be submitted.
Masking - Affiliates are recommended to follow community guidance on indoor masking, which is predicated on community transmission levels. Individuals may decide to mask based on their own circumstances and their preferences. Such decisions should be respected.
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COACHING STAFF
TRACEY BARTHOLOMEW
Head Coach
Tracey Bartholomew was named the Columbia women's soccer head coach in December 2013, becoming the third head coach in program history.
Since her arrival on Morningside Heights, the Lions have seen unprecedented success. Most recently, Bartholomew led the team to its first NCAA Tournament victory in program history in 2023. The 2023 NCAA appearance was the second in program history.
Columbia scored twice in the final 12 minutes to come back and defeat Rutgers in the first round of the tournament. The Lions finished with 11 wins in 2023, which is the first 11-win season for the squad since 2008. Columbia garnered national attention by appearing in the Top Drawer Soccer National poll four times in 2023, reaching as high as No. 22. It was Columbia’s first recognition in a national poll since 2008 when the team received votes in the NSCAA national poll.
Columbia had five players represented on the 2023 All-Ivy League list. Senior goalkeeper Paige Nurkin and senior midfielder Kat Jordan highlighted the list by earning First Team All-Ivy honors. Junior defender Ania Prussak and senior forward Nata Ramirez took home Second Team All-Ivy honors, while junior Courtney Ruedt earned honorable mention status. The Lions tied a program record of 10 shutouts in 2023 and led the nation in goals against average for several weeks during the season.
Bartholomew is the first head coach in program history to record four-straight (2016-19) winning Ivy League records. Bartholomew is also the first head coach in program history to record seven straight (2016-23) winning seasons. The 2020 season is not included since it was canceled. In addition, 44 student-athletes have garnered All-Ivy accolades during her tenure including the program’s first Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year in Natalie Ambrose (2017).
Bartholomew oversaw her sixth winning season in a row to become the first head coach in program history to accomplish the mark as the 2022 squad finished with a 7-5-3 overall record and a 3-3-1 Ivy League record. Bartholomew secured her 200th career victory as Columbia defeated Hofstra on September 18. Her 200 wins at the Division I level come from her time as head coach at LIU and now at Columbia. The Lions were undefeated at home as the team posted a 4-0-3 mark in games played in New York City. Four Lions earned All-Ivy honors as Courtney Ruedt was a First Team All-Ivy selection. Ania Prussak garned Second Team All-Ivy status.
Coming off the canceled 2020 season, the Lions were poised to continue the success established during the run from 2016-19. The Lions got off to a slow start in 2021 before using a five-game win streak to build some momentum. Columbia finished the 2021 season with a 9-6-1 overall record and a 3-4 conference mark that included wins against Penn, Dartmouth and Yale. Five Lions earned All-Ivy honors, highlighted by Ally Clark and Nata Ramirez earning First Team All-Ivy honors.
The 2019 campaign marked another milestone season for Columbia, registering just three losses to mark the second fewest in program history and the least since 1998. Finishing the campaign with a 9-3-4 overall, 3-1-3 Ivy record, five Lions garnered All-Ivy honors including a repeat first team selection for standout defender Amalya Johnson, who also received her second-straight All-East Region team selection.
In 2018, Columbia posted its third-straight winning record in both Ivy League and regular season action, going 8-7-1 overall and 4-3 in Ivy play, while four Lions were honored with All-Ivy recognition.
The Lions put together an impressive Ivy title-contending season in 2017, finishing 9-5-2 overall and 5-1-1 in Ivy League play. Bartholomew led Columbia to its first nine-wins season since 2010 behind a spectacular defense and an explosive offense. Defensively nine shutouts capped the year, including 6-of-7 Ivy League contests. The Lions spent the year ranked among the best in scoring offense, highlighted by a record-setting 11 goals in a shutout win over Wagner. The Lions went on to earn an outstanding eight All-Ivy League selections in 2017, led by first team selections Ambrose and senior midfielder, Natalie Neshat, who led the team in scoring.
Behind a program-record 10 shutouts, including a streak of 844:32 minutes of play over eight consecutive games without conceding a goal, the team put together a phenomenal Ivy League title-contending season in 2016. The Lions finished the year competing in an overtime title match against eventual conference champions Harvard to cap a 7-6-4 overall record and a 4-2-1 Ivy record.
The 2016 Columbia defense was one of the best in the country, ranking in the national top-10 in every defensive category, including shutout percentage, goals-against average and save percentage, for most of the season.
In her second season, the Lions finished 7-8-1 overall and 3-3-1 in the Ivy League to finish third in the conference, marking Columbia's best Ancient Eight regular-season finish since 2008. The Lions placed three players on the All-Ivy League teams that year, with sophomore defender Natalie Ambrose on the second team and junior goalkeeper Allison Spencer and rookie forward Emma Anderson on the honorable mention squad.
Her first season at the helm saw Bartholomew quickly turn Columbia into one of the top defensive teams in the country, posting an 7-4-6 overall record and 2-3-2 Ivy League record.
The Lions’ defense ranked inside the top-10 nationally in goals-against average, with an average of .519. The Lions also climbed up to 20th overall in shutout percentage at .563, totaling nine shutouts on the year. In goal, the Lions utilized three keepers who posted multiple shutouts on the season in Allison Spencer, Grace Redmon, and Gabby Dubick. Spencer and Redmon both tallied three shutouts, while Dubick garnered a pair to start the season. The Lions capped the season placing four players on the All-Ivy League teams.
From 2000-13, Bartholomew helped lead LIU Brooklyn to three NCAA College Cup appearances (2012, 2011, 2006), and won the Northeast Conference Championships in 2010, 2008, and 2006.
Bartholomew was named NEC Coach of the Year in 2008 and her teams earned NSCAA Regional Rankings in 6-of-7 years. Over her career, she developed five NSCAA All-Regional players and 31 All-NEC players, in addition to an NEC Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Goalkeeper of the Year, and Rookie of the Year. Bartholomew's 2010 team tallied the most wins in LIU history with 15. Under her leadership, LIU won or tied 23 consecutive games at home between 2004 and 2006, which was the 12th best home-unbeaten streak in NCAA at the time. Bartholomew's teams had also been successful off the field, earning 12 straight NSCAA team academic awards, with many student-athletes making the NEC Academic Honor Roll, four selected to the NSCAA Scholar All-East Region Team, and an Academic All-American honoree.
After a successful playing career at the University of Rochester, where she led the Yellowjackets to four University Athletic Association titles and NCAA tournament appearances, Bartholomew began her coaching career at Colgate University, where she was an assistant coach for five years. During her time at Colgate, the Raiders won five Patriot League titles and made four NCAA tournament appearances.
Bartholomew has been a summer instructor at soccer camps for young adults and college-bound players of both genders. She was the Assistant Director of Colgate's Soccer Fit Academy for five years and a head coach at the U.S. Military Soccer Camp and the Syracuse University Soccer Camp, as well as a staff member at the University of Rochester Soccer School.
For eight years, Bartholomew was under the tutelage of some of the premier goalkeeper coaches in the nation, including Matt Clark, Bernie Watt, Joanie Schokow, and former U.S. Women's National Team coach Tony DiCicco.
Bartholomew graduated magna cum laude from Rochester with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology in 1994. She also was a member of the school's basketball team.
She received her master's degree in exercise physiology from LIU in 2005, earning the Dean's Award with a 4.0 GPA and serves as an adjunct professor in the Health Sciences Department, teaching courses in sports, physical activity and performance, neuroscience, and senior project and thesis.
AMPHONE KEOVONGMANYSAR
Associate Head Coach
Amphone Keovongmanysar was named an assistant coach for the Columbia women's soccer program in 2014. Before joining the Lions, Kevongmanysar was a part of Tracey Bartholomew's staff for 14 seasons at LIU-Brooklyn and joined her in the transition to Morningside Heights.
"Amphone has provided me with incredible loyalty, selflessness and commitment, having worked together for over 20 years chasing championships," said Bartholomew. "He has excellent soccer knowledge, a love of learning, and works to constantly improve our program. His network of coaches is unparalleled and covers all levels from the professional, collegiate and youth. His technological genius has helped our program on all levels along with countless co-workers or others that need help. He is truly a teacher at heart, and his desire to always offer to help to anyone who needs it makes him one of a kind."
An experienced coach, Keovongmanysar earned an advanced national license from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America in 2001. He obtained an English FA Youth Coaching certificate in 2005 and holds an NSCAA Youth Diploma and United States Soccer Federation Youth License and national “B” license.
He has also served as a trainer for the Elmont Retros Stars under-18 girls team. In November 2004, the multi-talented coach acted as the interpreter for the United States’ U-20 Women’s National Team at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Thailand.
Before coaching at LIU, Kevongmanysar was in Southbridge, Massachusetts, where he earned a name for himself as one of the most well-respected youth coaches in the commonwealth. From 1997-2000, Keovongmanysar was a coach in the Massachusetts Olympic Development Program.
A native of Laos, Keovongmanysar guided his U-13 boys club to a district championship in 1997 and coached the U-12 boys team to the district semifinals the following year. Keovongmanysar took on an additional role in 1999, coaching both the U-15 boys and U-13 girls ODP squads. In 2000, he was the Assistant Director of both the boys’ and girls’ ODP.
Keovongmanysar was the boys’ varsity soccer coach for the Southbridge (Mass.) School Department from 1997-98. He led his team to its first district playoff berth in 17 years in his first season and followed that with the school’s first trip to the district semifinals.
He was the coach and Director of Player Development for the Southbridge Youth Soccer Association from 1991-2000, where he organized and implemented year-round soccer programs for children ranging from ages 4-18 and provided clinics for both players and coaches.
Keovongmanysar, a Massachusetts certified teacher, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Worcester State College in 1994.
JACK ABELSON
Assistant Coach
Abelson arrived in Morningside Heights in September of 2022 after serving as the Development Program Director of Goooal Sports in Stratford, Connecticut.
His previous club experience includes stints with Connecticut Rush (Head Coach, Girls 2009 & 2010), Next Step Soccer Academy (Co-Founder and Director), Global Premier Soccer (Director) and Boston Breakers (Development Program and Education Director).
Formerly, Abelson served as the Associate Head Coach of the University of Bridgeport women’s soccer team. In 2018, the Purple Knights were NCAA Division II National Champions boasting both the Offensive and Defensive Final Four MVPs. At the conclusion of the 2018 season, the Bridgeport coaching staff was named National and Regional DII Coaching Staff of the Year.
From January 2017-May 2018, Abelson worked as the women’s soccer operations assistant at league-rival Harvard.
A native of London, England, Abelson graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2013 with a degree in sport and exercise science.
CELIA BALF
Assistant Coach
Celia Balf joined the Columbia women's soccer staff in October 2023 as an assistant coach. Balf's previous coaching experience includes time with Saint Francis University Women's Soccer (NEC), ENY Olympic Development Program, Cedar Stars Staten Island, Park Slope United/Brooklyn United, and Berkshire Girls Soccer Academy.
Balf has also worked as an elite athlete mentor/mindset coach for RISE Athletes; a program designed to mentor teen athletes through specific mindset development training. Balf has a long history working in sports both as a coach, journalist, and marketer. She has spent the last 10+ years working as a journalist and content producer for outlets such as NBC Olympics, Just Women's Sports, Major League Soccer, National Women's Soccer League, and Athletes Unlimited. Balf also works as a content marketing manager for the No. 1 youth sports team management app, TeamSnap.
Balf played soccer at the University at Albany from 2012-2015 and captained the team in her junior and senior seasons. During her senior year, Balf led the Great Danes to the program's first America East Championship title.
A native of Beverly, Massachusetts, Balf grew up playing for England Aztec, MA ODP, and her school team, The Waring School. Balf was a member of the Boston Aztec Under-23 and Breakers Reserve Team.
VISITING THE MORNINGSIDE CAMPUS
Players interested in visiting the Columbia University Morningside Campus can see the Columbia University Visitors Center website for details on campus tours and information sessions. We recommend that you browse the Visitors Center website in advance of your travels to ensure that you plan your visit accordingly. You will find answers to many of your questions on the Travel Portal (including hotels, transit & airport information) and the Visitors Center page linked below.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If cancellation is requested two weeks prior to the start of camp, a full credit for any future camp OR a refund (minus a $65 cancellation fee) will be issued. Cancellation must be requested in writing at nycsocceracademy@gmail.com two weeks prior to the start of camp. If a cancellation is requested within 2 weeks of the start of camp, a credit towards any future camp will be issued.
Columbia University & The NYC Soccer Academy reserve the right to cancel, postpone or reschedule any camp or clinic because of low enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In the unfortunate case a camp or clinic is canceled, we will issue a refund or transfer the registration to a future camp. Columbia University and The NYC Soccer Academy cannot be held responsible for any related costs, charges or expenses, including but not limited to; cancellation/change fees assessed by airlines, hotels, car services or travel agencies.