Prospect Camps Men's Soccer

Camp Director: Dave Wolf

Dave Wolf will begin his 28^th season at the helm of the Westmont Men's Soccer program in the upcoming fall.  He has won 318 games in his time here at Westmont—and is the winningest coach in Westmont men’s soccer history. Fresh off a resurgent last couple seasons where the Warriors were back to back GSAC champions, Wolf is looking forward to directing this year's caps again.

Asked to describe himself as a coach, Wolf replied, "The phrase that I would most associate with myself is ‘motivation through affirmation.’ This isn’t because I am trying to be a good guy. The greatest joy I get in coaching is that I enjoy believing in people. I love getting behind people, telling them they can do the job we are asking them to do. I love encouraging, being positive. There are times to say hard things and be direct. But who I am is on the side of saying, ‘We can do this. You have the quality to accomplish this. I am going to believe in you all the way to the final whistle.’"

A graduate of Wheaton (Ill.), where he is a member of the Athletic Hall of Honor, Wolf helped lead the Thunder to a NCAA Division III National Championship in 1984 and was named an NCAA All-American in 1985. Following his graduation, he played six years of professional indoor soccer.

Wolf began his coaching career at Westmont in 1991 and has twice been named GSAC Coach of the Year. He has coached 57 All-Americans and 5 GSAC Player of the Year recipients. 

Wolf has worked at numerous summer camps and clinics all around the country, and has also been a frequent participant in ODP and club soccer.  Wolf currently serves on the Santa Barbara Soccer Club coaching staff.

This summer, Wolf is serving as the top assistant coach for the Ventura County Fusion in the PDL, a semi-professionalism soccer league.

Wolf and his wife Jill have five children, Tanner, who is a current member of the team, Lauren (18), Bailey (15), Payton (13) and Jackson (10).

Johnny Whallon

Johnny Whallon begins his 2nd year on staff after joining the Warriors in January of 2013.  Whallon serves as Wolf’s lead assistant coach, as well as the recruiting coordinator. 

Prior to joining Westmont, Whallon served as the Head Coach at Gordon College in 2012, helping lead them to the TCCC Semifinals.  He also served as the lead assistant coach in 2011.

Prior to joining the college ranks, Whallon coached and taught for four years at The Stony Brook School on Long Island, New York. He also served as a graduate assistant at Wheaton College (Ill.) in 2006, where the Thunder advanced to the Division III National Championship game and finished the season ranked second in the nation. 

A graduate of Wheaton College, Whallon also attended Westmont for a consortium semester in 2005, a move he credits for “having a pivotal role” in his growth and development as a player and coach. 

During the summer off-seasons, Whallon has enjoyed serving on staff at several elite soccer camps around the country including camps at Georgetown University, Notre Dame University, The Naval Academy and the University of Washington.

He currently holds the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Premier Coaching Diploma and will be taking the USSF “C” course in May of 2014.

Westmont College 

955 La Paz Road 

Santa Barbara, Ca 93108

805-565-6106 (O) 
jwhallon@westmont.edu

How can I register for a camp?
All campers may reserve a space in camp with a credit card along with a completed application. Click here to register.

What should a camper bring with them to an overnight camp? 
You will receive an email from the Westmont Coach staff several weeks prior to the start of camp—which will included a recommended packing list. Please use this list as a guide: Sleeping bag or set of sheets and a blanket, pillow with case, 2 towels, appropriate soccer gear, cleats, running shoes, sunscreen, toiletries. Gatorades, waters, and snacks are also recommended.

What happens if my child is injured or sick during camp?
Qualified trainers will be available on campus for the duration of all camps to care for minor injuries and illness. Parents or guardians will be contacted immediately if there is a serious injury or a child needs to leave camp early for a medical reason. Campers will receive a medical waiver via email a week before camp and will be expected to bring it to registration. 

What airport is best to fly into and what about airport transportation?
Santa Barbara is the best to fly into. The Westmont Coaching staff is willing to arrange a pickup/drop off for an additional $40. Please email jwhallon@westmont.edu for details.

What are the training facilities for this camp?
We will be using Lovik Field (our training facility) and Thorrington Field (our game facility). Both are exceptional facilities and have been used for training in the last two years by Rangers FC (Scotland), the Canadian Men’s National team, the Chicago Fire (MLS), and the New Zealand Men’s National team.

Directions from South (Los Angeles)
Take 101 north and exit at Olive Mill Road. Turn right onto Olive Mill and then left onto Hot Springs Road. Turn right onto Sycamore Canyon Road and then right at Cold Spring Road. You may use the lower entrance on Cold Spring Road for the observatory and the athletic fields. For most other areas on campus, continue up Cold Spring Road, turn left on La Paz Road and drive through Westmont's main entrance. Map of campus and parking areas

Directions from North (Santa Barbara Airport)
Take 101 south and exit at #94B (Coast Village Road Exit - left exit). Turn left onto East Cabrillo Road, go through the roundabout and continue north on Hot Springs Road. Turn left onto Sycamore Canyon Road and right onto Cold Spring Road. You may use the lower entrance on Cold Spring Road for the observatory and the athletic fields. For most other areas on campus, continue up Cold Spring Road, turn left on La Paz Road and drive through Westmont's main entrance. Map of campus and parking areas

To view the campus map, click here.

Click Here