Name: Adam Boyer Position: Defender
Height: 6 ft 0 in Weight: 180 lbs Birthday: 3/5/87
Hometown: Louisville, KY Last Club Played For: Javanon Soccer Club
International: Studied abroad in Strasbourg, France in 2008
College: Boyer played 4 years at Centre College, a member of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC)… named as an NSCAA/adidas All-American and NSCAA/adidas Academic All-American in 2008, becoming the first player in Centre Soccer program history to win both All-American and Academic All-American honors in same year… Three-time captain for the Colonels, played in all 74 matches during his four-year career, starting in 68, compiling a career record of 54-16-4... Two-time All-SCAC 1st team selection… Also a three-time NSCAA/adidas South Central Regional All-American… recorded 9 goals and 12 assists for a total of 30 career points, all while playing as a central defender
Club/Prep/High School: A member of Javanon Soccer Club, in 2003 became USYSA U-16 Region II Champion and National Semi-Finalist, in 2006 became USYSA U-19 Region II Champion and National Champion, both with Javanon ’87 team… a product of DuPont Manual High School, captained the Crimsons to the KHSAA State Final 4 for the first time in program history in 2004, also garnered two-time KHSAA All-State selection honors
Personal: Serves as the current full-time Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach at Centre College, his alma mater. He also coaches with Central Kentucky Soccer Club, working as the Head Coach of the U-17 Boys and Director of the U9/U10 Youth Academy. He is a current member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). Adam resides in Danville, KY… He is the son of Spencer and Debra Boyer… holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Centre College… has an older brother, Evan, who performs with the Lyric Opera House in Chicago, a beautiful sister-in-law, Alejandra, who works in Philadelphia and also sings opera, and a younger sister, Hannah, who plays field hockey at Indiana University.
Getting to know Adam...
Pregame Superstition: Lucky undershirt
What is your favorite move on the field: The Cruyff
Favorite pre-game meal: Subway
What is your most memorable soccer moment: Either stepping on the field for a night game at home for Centre, or winning the USYSA U19 National Championship with my Javanon ’87 team
Who was your favorite coach and why? I’d have to say it’s a tie between: (A) Gregory Moss-Brown, who now coaches at SUNY-Cobleskill in New York, coached me my senior year of club soccer. He’s my mentor in all things soccer and his coaching knowledge and delivery is by far the most impressive I’ve played under, AND (B) Jeb Burch, head coach at Centre College, whom I work under as an Assistant. Jeb’s passion for the game and dedication to the sport and program is second to none.
What would you recommend to young players who want to become a professional athlete?: Set goals for yourself, practice relentlessly, have self-confidence and self-belief, and dedicate yourself to the game
Favorite music group/artist: David Gray and Kanye West
Favorite movie: Wedding Crashers and City of God
A “funny human trick” you can do: Turn eyes inside out
Someone you would like to meet: Sir Alex Ferguson or Arsene Wenger
Favorite movie quote: “You better lock it up!”
Where is your favorite vacation spot?: Ibiza, Spain
Biggest thrill in soccer: Aside from being signed by the Louisville Lightning, I’d have to say putting on a Centre College jersey and stepping on the field to play the game you love
Hobbies & Interests: Coaching, Spending time with friends, Manchester United, Fox Soccer Channel
Best part about being a professional athlete: Getting to do what you love everyday and having the fans come out and support you.
