Men's Soccer
Olson, Cam
Cam Olson
- Title:
- Director of Soccer Operations
- Email:
- olsonc1@xavier.edu
- Phone:
- 513.745.4206
Cam Olson was promoted to assistant men's soccer coach in the summer of 2019 after previously serving as the director of operations for three seasons (2016-19). He joined the Musketeers in 2016 after serving as an assistant coach at Franklin College (Ind.) in 2015.
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MLS COMBINE PARTICIPANTS
• Cory Brown - 2018
• Jalen Brown - 2017
MLS DRAFT PICKS
• Jalen Brown 2017 – 38th Overall by NYCFC
• Cory Brown 2018 62nd overall by Vancouver Whitecaps
OTHER PLAYERS TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTS
• Matt Nance - 2019 - Tacoma Defiance (formerly Seattle Sounders 2)
• Todd Pratzner - 2017 - Rochester Rhinos (Currently with Memphis 901 FC)
• Majed Osman - 2017 - FC Corinthian Casuals (UK)
NOTABLESÂ
• 12 All-BIG EAST selections
• 4 United Soccer Coaches Association All-Region selections
• Ranked in the top-25 from 2016-18
• Advanced to the BIG EAST Tournament from 2016-18
• 2017 BIG EAST Tournament Runner-Up
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Olson was a four-year starter at Allegheny College from 2012-15. He was also a two-time captain for the Gators.
He finished his college career with 11 goals and ranks among the top-10 all-time at Allegheny in assists. In 2012, Olson was a NCAC All-Conference. He led Allegheny College to as high as a No. 20 national ranking and was the team's 2013 offensive MVP.
In 2014, Olson earned the "Team Award," which was presented to the player who best demonstrates leadership and represents Allegheny College in a positive manner both on and off the field.
Prior to college, Olson was a two-year member of the Olympic Development Program Region I team and was selected to compete internationally in England and Scotland. He was also a three-year captain of the Olympic Development Program Eastern New York team. Additionally, Olson helped his FSA United club team to three straight Connecticut State Cup Championships.
The Boston, Mass., native earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Allegheny in 2015. He also holds a master's degree in coaching education and athlete development from Xavier.
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Hometown:Â Boston, Mass.
College:Â Allegheny College, '15
Family:Â Katelynn (Wife)
Certifications:Â United States Soccer Federation (USSF) 'D' License and a NSCAA Goalkeeping II Diploma
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 OLSON AT XAVIER |
MLS COMBINE PARTICIPANTS
• Cory Brown - 2018
• Jalen Brown - 2017
MLS DRAFT PICKS
• Jalen Brown 2017 – 38th Overall by NYCFC
• Cory Brown 2018 62nd overall by Vancouver Whitecaps
OTHER PLAYERS TO SIGN PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTS
• Matt Nance - 2019 - Tacoma Defiance (formerly Seattle Sounders 2)
• Todd Pratzner - 2017 - Rochester Rhinos (Currently with Memphis 901 FC)
• Majed Osman - 2017 - FC Corinthian Casuals (UK)
NOTABLESÂ
• 12 All-BIG EAST selections
• 4 United Soccer Coaches Association All-Region selections
• Ranked in the top-25 from 2016-18
• Advanced to the BIG EAST Tournament from 2016-18
• 2017 BIG EAST Tournament Runner-Up
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 PLAYING EXPERIENCE |
Olson was a four-year starter at Allegheny College from 2012-15. He was also a two-time captain for the Gators.
He finished his college career with 11 goals and ranks among the top-10 all-time at Allegheny in assists. In 2012, Olson was a NCAC All-Conference. He led Allegheny College to as high as a No. 20 national ranking and was the team's 2013 offensive MVP.
In 2014, Olson earned the "Team Award," which was presented to the player who best demonstrates leadership and represents Allegheny College in a positive manner both on and off the field.
Prior to college, Olson was a two-year member of the Olympic Development Program Region I team and was selected to compete internationally in England and Scotland. He was also a three-year captain of the Olympic Development Program Eastern New York team. Additionally, Olson helped his FSA United club team to three straight Connecticut State Cup Championships.
The Boston, Mass., native earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Allegheny in 2015. He also holds a master's degree in coaching education and athlete development from Xavier.
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 COACHING TIMELINE |
| Year | School | Title |
| 2019-present | Xavier | Assistant Coach |
| 2016-19 | Xavier | Director of Operations |
| 2015 | Franklin College (Ind.) | Assistant Coach |
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 PERSONAL |
Hometown:Â Boston, Mass.
College:Â Allegheny College, '15
Family:Â Katelynn (Wife)
Certifications:Â United States Soccer Federation (USSF) 'D' License and a NSCAA Goalkeeping II Diploma
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