2024 Athlete Academy!
Boys Grades 8th- 12th
Date: June 10-14th, 2024
Time: 10:30 am- 12:30 pm
Location: @ Faith in Motion
3495 Teays Valley Rd Ste B
Meet The Staff
Lead Coach: Andrew Quinlan
Masters in Athletic Training
Andrew brings his expertise in the medical rehab field as an athletic trainer, with a professional background in treating athletes at the collegiate level. Andrew also brings his knowledge of exercise programming from his CSCS certification.
Andrew has been a part of the Faith in Motion team for a year both rehabbing and training adults and athletes.
Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC): Adam Hansell
Dr. Adam Hansell received a Ph.D. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology from West Virginia. He previously worked as a counselor and neurofeedback practitioner at WVU starting in 2018, as a mental health counselor for the WVU Athletics Department in 2020, and now as a counselor and mental performance consultant in the Morgantown community.
Adam is passionate about helping individuals and performers unlock and maximize their mental and physical potential while recognizing that elite performers are human beings that deserve compassion, respect, and guidance to achieve their performance, life, and career aspirations.
University of Charleston Mens Soccer Coach: Daniel Smee
Daniel Smee has spent six seasons with the UC Golden Eagles and three as Head Coach. Since arriving as an assistant in the fall of 2017, Smee has won two NCAA Division II National Championships, three Regional Championships, five Mountain East Conference Tournament Championships, and five Mountain East Conference Regular Season Championships. He has also won MEC Coach of the Year twice and was part of the National and Regional Staff of the Year in 2017.
A native of North Shields, England, Smee played soccer professionally in the Scottish Premier League for Gretna Football Club from 2006-2008. He went on to win a National Championship with TyneMetropolitan College in the UK before pursuing a collegiate career in the USA. He attended UC’s Conference rival, West Virginia Wesleyan College, where he was a three-year captain, eight-time representative on the Dean’s List, All-Conference, All-Region and All-American.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist: Tim Bender
Tim Bender, EdD, RDN, LD is an Associate Professor and the Distance Dietetic Internship Coordinator for the Dietetics Department at Marshall University. Dr. Bender specializes in sports nutrition and has served as the sports dietitian consultant for all 15 men and women’s sports in the Marshall University Athletics Program. Dr. Bender currently serves as a fellowship faculty member for Sports Medicine at the Joan C. Edwards Marshall University School of Medicine. Dr. Bender has a private practice in which he provides sports nutrition consultation services to athletes and exercise enthusiasts across the U.S.
Guest Coach: Barrett Arnold
Barrett Arnold is a highly accomplished certified personal trainer and sports performance coach with over 5 years of experience in the field. His journey into coaching began after a stellar high school baseball career in West Virginia, where he was recognized as a Perfect Game preseason all American in 2012, showcasing his exceptional talent and dedication to the sport.
As a former Division 1 baseball player at both Northern Kentucky University and Coppin State University, Barrett brings a wealth of firsthand experience and knowledge to his coaching approach. Despite facing injuries during his playing career, Barrett's passion for the game and his resilience led him to excel as a coach.
Over the past 6 years, Barrett has been instrumental in shaping the next generation of baseball players through his coaching roles with esteemed organizations such as the Huntington Hounds and Five Star Baseball.
Camp Schedule June 10-14th
Day 1: workout + sports nutrition
Day 2: workout + mental performance
Day 3: workout @ Valley Park turf field
Day 4: workout + college recruiting
Day 5: combine day @ Valley Park
Important Info:
Sign Up Deadline by May 31st
Price $350 per camper
Camp is limited to 12 kids, so don't wait!
**Daily Snacks and a Camp T-shirt Included
Camp Sign up Form
**this form does not guarantee placement in camp. We will follow up via text to ensure all 12 spots have not been filled. Spot will be considered filled once payment has been received.
