Inaugural Boys ECNL National Training Camp kicks off in the Bahamas

RICHMOND, VA (Via Boys ECNL) – The Boys Elite Clubs National League has announced the participants and schedule for the first annual Boys ECNL National Training Camp. The 2018 Boys ECNL National Training Camp is taking place from August 2-6 2018 in Nassau, Bahamas in collaboration with the Bahamas Football Association (BFA).

For the first time ever, over 30 players born in 2001, 2002 and 2003 will participate in the Boys ECNL National Training Camp. These players will learn from and participate in training sessions and 11v11 games, with the opportunity to learn from a staff of some of the country’s top youth coaches.

Friday evening will feature the first of four community sessions led by Boys ECNL technical staff at the Bahamas National Football Stadium. The staff will work with local youth and coaches to share ideas and collaborate. The first full day will conclude with Boys ECNL National Training Camp attendees competing against some of the countries top players in two integrated competitions.

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Selections were made based on performance in Boys ECNL conference and National Event competitions this season, the Elite National Premier League (ENPL) Post Season, and recommendations throughout the Boys ECNL inaugural season.

There is no cost to players aside from travel to and from the camp. Staffing, lodging, meals and training gear are provided by the ECNL and Nike.

For the list of attendees and the tentative schedule for 2018 Boys ECNL National Training Camp, click here.

2018 Boys ECNL National Training Camp
TEAM ONE
First	Last	POSITION	BIRTH YEAR	CLUB	TEAM ASSIGNMENT
Angel	Gonzales	M	2000	NASA NTH Tophat	1
Zachary	Gamster	D	2001	Eclipse Select	1
Micheal	Hewes	D	2001	Penn Fusion SA	1
Marley	Stephenson	D	2001	Atlanta Fire	1
Wesley	Leggett	M	2001	Match Fit Academy	1
Erich	Legut	M	2001	FC Wisconsin	1
Samuel	Lossou	M	2001	Tucson Soccer Academy	1
Franciso	Manzo	M	2001	Tucson Soccer Academy	1
Jovan	Prado	M	2001	Albion Hurricanes FC	1
Jose	Gallegos	M	2001	Classics Elite	1
Nathaniel	Enriquez	M/F	2002	Eclipse Select	1
Jack	Smith	M	2002	Phoenix Rising FC	1
Drew	Blackwell	F	2002	Penn Fusion SA	1
Patrick	Nwegbo	F	2002	Alabama FC	1
Ben	Pigg	F	2002	Maryland United FC	1
TEAM TWO
Chris	Geddis	D	2002	Ohio Premier	2
Anthony	Rowan	D	2002	Pittsburgh Riverhounds	2
Amar	Mesic	D	2003	Florida Elite	2
Elkin	Barbosa-Alves	M	2002	Florida Kraze	2
Brenden	Velez	M	2002	Heat FC	2
PRESTON	HUITRON	M	2003	Eclipse Select	2
Daniel	Kutsch	M	2003	Alabama FC	2
Joey	Mueller	M	2003	Florida Elite	2
Lucas	Nicolaou	M	2003	East Meadow Soccer Club	2
Will	Sangpachatanaruk	M	2003	Pittsburgh Riverhounds	2
Kaivon	Shoeleh	M	2003	TSC Hurricane	2
Ryan	Zupa	M	2003	Florida Kraze	2
Martin	Pinieros	M	2003	Florida Elite	2
RAUL	PASILLAS	M	2003	Eclipse Select	2
Brady	Johnson	F	2002	Florida Elite

Tomas	Hut	GK	2003	Match Fit Academy	1/2*
Jack	Pedreschi	GK	2003	FC Stars	1/2*
Christian “Chris”	Lekki	GK	2001	Eclipse Select	1/2*


**Goalkeepers will rotate with teams and have separate GK sessions