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PROVO -- One former Cougar soccer player will join two current team members at the U.S. Elite Player Program Women's Camp in San Bernardino, Calif., July 3-6. Goalkeeper Erika Woodbury, who finished her eligibility this past season, will join senior defender Jessica Carter and junior defender Andrea Willis at the camp.
"We are really excited for Erika, Jessica and Andrea to have the experience of participating in the U.S. Elite Player Program," said BYU women's soccer head coach Jennifer Rockwood. "It is a great opportunity for them to compete with and against some of the top talent in the country. It also provides them exposure to coaches at the national level."
The U.S. Elite Player Program serves as a gateway to playing on the national team. Performances at the camp will be evaluated, with the top players being selected to various national soccer teams, including the National B team.
While this opportunity is a first for Carter and Willis, it will be Woodbury's third time competing for a spot on the National B team. She was selected to the team the first time last July along with frequent national participant and former Cougar teammate Katie Larkin. She also played twice with the team in January of this year, playing a half in each game.
The camp will be held at the San Bernardino Soccer complex. Over fifty players from around the country are scheduled to attend.