BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Billy Englishby, a former Camel standout, has been named assistant men’s soccer coach at Campbell University, head coach Doug Hess announced on Tuesday.  Englishby, who will oversee the Fighting Camel goalkeepers, replaces Adam Laney, who accepted a position as assistant director of compliance and academic services at Campbell.

"We are thrilled to have Billy back working with the program.  He was an exceptional student-athlete here at Campbell and I love that we will have someone on our staff that has gone through the program," said Hess, who is in his sixth year as head coach.  “Billy has a strong work ethic and has really improved himself as a coach over the last several years.  I know he will be a tremendous asset to both Campbell University and our student-athletes."

Since graduating in 2003 with a B.S. in exercise science, Englishby has been involved in the club coaching ranks.  He coached club teams in Fayetteville and Charlotte before accepting a position as Director of Coaching for the U-6 classes in 2004 at Soccer Dome America in Raleigh.

Englishby also began work with the Goldstar Soccer Club in Raleigh during 2004.  He served at Director of Goalkeeper Training and head coach of both the ’91 and ’94 Goldstar Select teams.

“I am very excited to be back at my alma mater in a coaching capacity,” said Englishby.  “We have a good program here and I am looking forward to working with Coach Hess and Coach Armas in furthering the values and traditions of this program.”

Englishby holds the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Premier Diploma and the United States Soccer Federation “B” License.  In addition, he has earned the NSCAA Advanced National and National diplomas, plus the Football Association Junior Managers certificate.

During his three-year career at Campbell, Englishby started every game he played (44).  He still ranks among CU’s all-time leaders in goalkeeper matches played and started, minutes played (3954) and saves (201).

Englishby served as a co-captain during his senior year, and earned the team’s coaches award as a junior in 2001 when he suffered a fractured cheekbone, but missed only four games. 

In his first year with the Camels (2000), he earned A-Sun Defensive Player of the Week honors twice.  He recorded 13 saves while facing 30 shots in a 1-0 loss at North Carolina.  Later in the year, he posted back-to-back shutouts of UNC Wilmington and Stetson.

A native of Preston, England, Englishby won U-19 County honors three times and was selected for the U-18 England Residential Coaching Camp.  He led Fulwood Amateurs FC to the Lancashire Cup in both 1997 and 1998.