The two former Camel standouts have played key roles in the program’s rise over the past five years. Johnson was a four-time all-conference keeper from 2005-08, while Englishby joined the staff in the fall of 2006. Since the 2005 season, Campbell has produced a 32-5-5 won-lost-tied record in Atlantic Sun Conference regular season play and won four A-Sun trophies.
Englishby begins his fourth year with the Fighting Camel men’s soccer program in 2010. A native of Preston, England, Englishby is involved in all phases of the operation, including on-field coaching and recruiting, as well as serving as assistant director of the Campbell men’s soccer camps.
“I am very grateful for the opportunity to continue my coaching career at my alma mater in a more expansive role with Coach Armas and the Fighting Camel staff,” said Englishby. “I look forward to continuing our relationship working with the current and future student-athletes, becoming a part of their development on and off the field while strengthening the values and traditions that have made this program successful.”
During his first three years at Campbell, the Fighting Camels have compiled a 35-22-1 overall record. The Camels have finished ranked among the top-10 in the final South Region poll twice and earned the school’s first year-end national ranking (No. 25) in 2008 at the Division I level.
Campbell claimed the Atlantic Sun Conference regular season championship for the second-straight year in 2009. The Camels suffered only one regular season conference loss (16-1-1) over the past two campaigns, compiling a 7-1-1 league record last fall when freshmen made 50 starts en route to the program winning its fourth A-Sun trophy in five years.
In 2008, the Camels won the A-Sun regular season crown with a perfect 9-0-0 mark, finished 14-6-0 overall, defeated 7th-ranked North Carolina for the third-straight year, and finished third in the final South Region poll. CU finished the year as the third-highest scoring team in the nation (2.2) and set a school record with 12-consecutive victories.
The 2007 squad finished 13-6-3 overall, won the Atlantic Sun Conference tournament championship, and made the program’s first appearance in the NCAA College Cup tournament. CU knocked off ACC member North Carolina for the second-straight year and finished seventh in the final South Region ranking.
“I am excited to have Billy remain on staff and keep continuity within the program,” said head coach Steve Armas. “He has been an integral part in the success of our program in recent years. Billy is an individual of high character and a great coach. I look forward to working together with Billy to continue the growth and development of Fighting Camel Soccer.”
In his first two years on the Fighting Camel staff, Englishby mentored 2008 A-Sun Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Johnson. A four-time all-conference and three-time A-Sun all-tournament selection, Johnson set the lowest goals-against average (1.08) in Campbell’s 46-year men’s soccer history. As a senior, the keeper led the A-Sun in GAA (0.993), shutouts (9) and save-percentage (.780) while earning second-team All-South Region honors.
Since graduating in 2003 with a B.S. in exercise science, Englishby has been involved in the club coaching ranks in the Triangle area. 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 as Director of Goalkeeper Training and head coach of both the ’91 and ’94 Goldstar Select teams.
Currently, Englishby is coaching with the Triangle United Soccer Association. He is the head coach of the ‘97 Boys Triangle United Green and Director of Goalkeeper training for Wake County. Englishby is also head coach of the North Carolina Olympic Development ‘96 State Team.
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.
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. He and his wife, Grace, reside in Cary.
A two-time Atlantic Sun Defensive Player of the Year, Johnson returns to his alma mater after serving as assistant coach in 2009 at the University of Dayton. Johnson will be involved in all facets of the Fighting Camel program, including recruiting and on-field coaching, while overseeing goalkeeper training.
During Johnson’s year with the Flyers, Dayton won the Atlantic-10 Conference regular season title and finished No.-21 in the final NSCAA poll, while compiling an overall record of 14-5-1, 7-1-0 in the league.
At Dayton, Johnson helped coach five NSCAA all-region selections, including goalkeeper Tyler Pickard, who helped the team post nine shutouts, plus a stretch of 14 wins in 15 outings.
“I am extremely excited about being back at Campbell to be a part of a coaching staff and university that I greatly respect,” said Johnson. “It’s a blessing to come back and coach at my alma mater. Collectively, Coach Armas, Coach Englishby and I want to further continue the success this program has had and I look forward to the 2010 season.”
During his playing career, Johnson broke Campbell University school keeper marks for matches played (74) and started (74), minutes played (6805) and career goals-against average (1.08) during his four-year career. His 331 saves and 21 shutouts are second only to Peter Moore’s 406 in the 47-year history of the Camel program.
In A-Sun history, Johnson stands second in both career GAA and shutouts and sixth in saves. During Johnson’s four-year career, Campbell won two A-Sun regular season championships (2005, 2008), one A-Sun tournament title (2007), and made the school’s first appearance in the NCAA Division I College Cup (2007). The Camels were ranked in the South Region in each of his four years and compiled a 50-25-6 overall record (.654). CU also posted the best A-Sun regular season record (25-4-4, .818) of all league members since the start of the 2005 season and received the program’s first national ranking since 1988.
He was named first-team all-conference three times (2006-08) and second-team all-conference once, while earning Defensive Player of the Year honors twice (2005, 2008). Johnson was also tabbed second-team All-South Region in 2008 and captured A-Sun all-tournament honors on three occasions (2005-07).
“We are thrilled to have Aaron back working with the program,” said Coach Armas. “It is always a special moment when you have someone come back that has gone through the program. Aaron’s contributions during his time here as a student-athlete in 2005-2008 were tremendous. His ability to relate to players and maximize their development was evident in his time at Campbell. I look forward to working with Aaron and having him pass on his work ethic and experiences to our goal keepers, which will be his primary responsibility.”
Johnson has been involved in club soccer as head coach of the U17-White boys team and as director of goalkeeper training for the Metro FC in Dayton, Ohio.
A native of St. Charles, Mo., Johnson led Christian Brothers College High School to a Missouri state championship and 31-2-1 record in 2004. He was also the starting keeper for the Scott Gallagher Soccer Club, which won the 2003 U.S. Club Soccer National Championship and 2004 USYSA national title.
Johnson earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Campbell in 2009.
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