The Los Angeles Galaxy Youth Fantasy Camp has kicked off its 2007 camp on Monday at The Home Depot Center on the campus of Cal State University -Dominguez Hills. The Galaxy Youth Fantasy Camp is geared toward giving professional training and experience to kids ages 8-15.
Day One began with a player check-in and an introduction from our LA Galaxy Fantasy Camp head coach Adam Frye (2000-2001) and the LA Galaxy President and General Manager Alexi Lalas. The next stop was the player locker rooms in The Home Depot Center, where the kids were able to change into their new uniforms and have their Galaxy Fantasy Camp player headshots taken. After an introduction by Blane Shepard, Director of Special Projects for the LA Galaxy, the kids stayed out on Field 5 where they met and talked with 2006 FIFA World Cup defender and MLS All-Star Chris Albright.
After the kids received their autographs and pictures with Chris Albright, the campers were able to jump right into the action with lessons on striking and finishing. Each day of camp instructors will focus on specific skills or techniques for the campers to work on.
The Youth Fantasy Camp gives a great opportunity for kids to meet and learn the game from former and current Galaxy players. As Galaxy Fantasy Camp head coach, Adam Frye will pass on all of his professional playing experiences, including winning MLS Cup, CONCACAF Champions Cup and U.S. open Cup titles, on the pitch to the kids.
Name: Adam Frye
Position: Defender
Height: 5-8
Weight: 159
Born: February 14, 1974 in Alamogordo, New Mexico
Hometown: Alamogordo, New Mexico
College: UCLA
Last Club: San Jose Earthquakes (MLS)
Drafted: By Tampa Bay in the first round (4th overall) in the inaugural MLS College Draft in 1996.
Acquired: Signed by Los Angeles off the waiver draft on March 16, 2000.
MLS CAREER: A veteran MLS utility man, Frye has played both as a defender and a forward for during his six seasons ... has appeared in 74 MLS matches (46 starts), during stints with the Galaxy, Earthquakes and Mutiny ... registered two goals and six assists for 10 points.
College: Attended UCLA where he played for Galaxy head coach Sigi Schmid ... started 63 of 77 games and played more than 6,000 minutes during his four year career ... scored 15 goals and had eight assists ... team co-captain, All-Far West selection and winner of the club's Most Valuable Defensive Player award in 1995, helping the Bruins post 13 shutouts.
Personal: Parade All-America selection and New Mexico Player of the Year as high school senior in 1992 ... enjoys reading, hiking and biking.
MLS Career-Highs
Goals: 1, twice (most recent: 7/14/01 vs. MIA)
Assists: 2, 6/21/97 vs. SJ
Points: 2, three times (most recent: 7/14/01 vs. MIA)
Shots: 3, 7/7/01 @ DC
Shots on Goal: 2,twice (most recent: 9/1/01 vs. COL)
Fouls Committed: 4, twice (most recent - 3/27/99 vs. COL)
Fouls Suffered: 5, 4/14/01 @ KC
First MLS Game: May 11, 1996 in a 2-1 Mutiny win @ COL
First MLS Goal: April 7, 2001 in a 3-2 loss vs. SJ
First MLS Assist: August 3, 1996 in a 3-1 Mutiny win vs. COL
