Valparaiso University Men's Soccer Camps

Assistant Coach / VIP Camp Director - Jeff Oleck

Crusader alum Jeff Oleck is entering his third season as an assistant coach for the Valparaiso men’s soccer program in 2010. Oleck assists in all aspects of on-field training and works directly with the Crusader goalkeepers. In addition, he assists with the Crusaders’ recruiting efforts and also works as the academic and compliance coordinator for the athletes.

Last season, Oleck helped guide the Crusaders as they earned back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in program history. Valpo won nine matches in 2010, surrendering just 16 goals (tied for the fewest in a single season in program history) and setting a new team record with eight clean sheets. Under his guidance, goalkeeper Ryan Schwarz closed his Crusader career as Valpo's all-time leader in shutouts and goals against average, while fellow goalkeeper Kyle Zobeck positioned himself to take over the top spot in GAA early in 2011.

In his first season back at Valpo in 2009, Oleck assisted as the Crusaders set a new program record with 10 victories and advanced to the Horizon League Championship semifinals. Under his tutelage, Schwarz set new single-season program records for both goals against average and shutouts, while Valpo as a whole gave up the third-fewest goals in a single season in program history.

Prior to returning to the Crusader pitch, Oleck spent three years as an assistant coach, focusing on working with the goalkeepers, and recruiting coordinator at Wabash College. In his time at Wabash, he helped coach nine All-NCAC selections and shaped the Little Giants defense with his goalkeeping expertise, as the team sliced over half a goal off its goals against average during Oleck’s time there.

Oleck has also gained significant coaching experience outside the collegiate realm. He has previously served as

the Senior Program Director of Coaching for Northwest Indiana United F.C., a premier soccer club based out of Chesterton, Ind. He now serves as NWI United's goalkeeper trainer, and is also an assistant coach with the 95 Girl's Midwest Regional League team. He is the Indiana Olympic Development Program (ODP) goalkeeper coach and has worked with various other camps and clinics such as the Indiana Goalkeeper Academy, Indiana Soccer Camp, and Valpo VIP Camp. In addition, Oleck was the head coach for the Dynamo U16 boys squad in 2008 which won the Indiana Soccer League and qualified for the State Cup quarterfinals. He also guided the Dynamo U15 squad to CIYSL and Challenge Cup titles in 2007.

A four-year starter in the net for the Crusaders, Oleck earned Second Team All-Mid-Continent Conference honors in 2005 after a season in which he registered a 1.71 goals against average, then third-lowest in program history, and five shutouts, then second-most in a single season all-time at Valpo. He ended his four-year career with a school-record 14 shutouts and a 2.05 GAA, then second-lowest in program history. He also tallied 345 saves in goal for his career, second-most all-time at Valpo and third in Mid-Con history.

Oleck graduated from Valparaiso in 2006 with a degree in biology, along with a business administration minor, and also holds a Masters of Science in Sports Administration from Valparaiso University. He holds his NSCAA Advanced National Goalkeeper Diploma and the USSF National “B” License.

Jeff can be reached regarding VIP Camp questions via email at jeff.oleck@valpo.edu or by phone at (219) 464-5059

Assistant Varsity, Head Reserve Coach - Steve Shively

Steve Shively returns to Valparaiso in 2011 to serve as an assistant coach, as well as the head coach of the Crusaders' reserve program. Most recently, Shively spent last year as an assistant coach at Parkland College in Champaign, Ill.

PLAYER BIO:

2009: A Second Team All-Horizon League honoree ... appeared in 18 games, starting on 15 occasions ... finished tied for the team lead with 14 points, including a team-high four assists ... ranked second among the Crusaders with five goals ... closed career tied for sixth all-time at Valpo with 18 career goals ... tallied 41 points for his career, tied for eighth-most all-time by a Crusader men's soccer player.

2008: Saw action in 18 matches for the Crusaders as a junior, making four starts … finished third on the team in goals (4) and points (8), fourth in shots (17) and third in shots on goal (11) … posted first career multi-goal game in 3-0 victory over Western Michigan on Sept. 21 … found back of net for eventual game-winning goal against the Broncos in the 40th minute … also added an insurance marker in the 74th minute … knotted up Horizon League contest against Cleveland State in the 30th minute on Oct. 11 … made it two straight games with a score when he registered a goal in the 47th minute in victory over IPFW Oct. 19 … marker against the Mastodons ended up being the match-winner, the seventh-such tally of his career … Crusaders’ record improved to 7-2-3 when Shively finds the back of the net … earned Horizon League Academic Honor Roll mention for both fall and spring semesters.

Steve can be reached regarding VIP Camp questions via email at steve.shively@valpo.edu

Graduate Assistant Coach - JJ Del Castillo

J.J. Del Castillo returns to Valparaiso to serve as a graduate assistant for the 2011 season. Del Castillo will serve as an assistant coach for the Crusaders' reserve side, as well as helping out with the Valpo varsity. He returns to Valparaiso after most recently playing professionally at Atlante F.C. in his native Mexico.

Player Bio:

2009: Played in nine matches in the midfield during his senior season ... started in Horizon League victory over Cleveland State Nov. 7.

2008: Appeared in each of Valpo’s first 18 contests as a junior … took the field as part of the starting 11 on eight occasions in the midfield … tallied first point as a Crusader with an assist at Evansville Sept. 14 … attempted 15 shots on the season, including a season-high four against Wright State Sept. 28.

2007: Made 12 appearances off of the bench for Valparaiso in the midfield during his first season in a Crusader uniform ... attempted five shots on the year, two of which were on frame.

Gardner-Webb: Played for the Runnin' Bulldogs in 2006 ... team won the Atlantic Sun Tournament.

JJ can be reached regarding VIP Camp questions via email at JJDelCastillo@valpo.edu

Athletic Trainer - Andrew Ure, ATC

The athletic training room, located in the Athletics-Recreation Center, is available to all student-athletes to help treat injuries, go through rehabilitation, as well as prevention of mishaps throughout their careers with Valparaiso University.

With a staff of four full-time athletic trainers that are fully certified, as well as three graduate assistants, and several student aids, the training room opens daily at 7:30 a.m. and remains available throughout most of the day and into early evening.

The room contains the latest in treatment and rehab modalities, including a new infrared system designed to treat tendon injuries. The staff works closely with the doctors and rehabilitation personnel at Lakeshore Bone and Joint Institute, Porter Memorial Hospital, and the Valparaiso University Health Center.

Andrew can be reached regarding VIP Camp Training Room questions via email at Andrew.Ure@valpo.edu