March ID Camp

Camp Overview

The Buffalo State Women’s Soccer ID Camp is designed to provide all of our prospects and recruits the opportunity to experience first hand what it might be like to attend and play college soccer for the Bengals! That means players will work directly with the coaching staff, play on Coyer Field, utilize the Varsity Weight Room and sleep overnight in the new stateof-the-art Residence Hall (STAC). Upon completion of the camp it is our intention that you will have a clear understanding of Buffalo State, our program and our training methods. You will, unquestionably, leave with an outstanding college soccer experience.

Camp Philosophy

Our camp methodology will mirror our college sessions by using small-sided games. These games promote quick thinking in game situations and create a learning environment with maximum exposure on the ball under pressure. Many of our games will be finishing and goal-scoring games to provide enjoyment and a challenging and competitative environment. 

Nicholas DeMarsh

Buffalo State Head Coach
Camp Director

Nicholas DeMarsh concluded his 17th year as the head coach of Buffalo State’s women’s soccer program in 2018. He led the Bengals to back to back regular season titles in 2015 and 2016 and to their first ever SUNYAC title and NCAA Tournament appearance in 2016. DeMarsh has led the Bengals to the SUNYAC playoff seven times of the past nine seasons. Since 2010, Coach DeMarsh has been named SUNYAC Coach of the Year 3 times and is the all-time winningest coach in program history.

His additional coaching experience includes 25-plus years tutoring young boys and girls at Joe Machnik’s No. 1 Soccer Camps, as well as coaching for the New York State West Olympic Development Program for six years. He has also served as a coach for several local premier teams. In 2006, he led the Buffalo United U16 Girls to a New York State West Championship. In 2008, Coach DeMarsh also captured a US Club National Championship with his Buffalo United U16 team. He also led the Black Watch Jags to back to back State Cup Championships in 2012 and 2013, advancing to the USYSA Regional Championships. He currently coaches for Global Premier Soccer as well as Kenmore Soccer Club.

During his playing days, DeMarsh competed on the men’s team at Buffalo State for four seasons in the early 1990’s, earning All-SUNYAC honors for three consecutive years, and was team MVP as a junior. Following his successful collegiate career, he spent one season with the Capital City District Alleycats of the USISL.

DeMarsh, earned a bachelor’s degree from Buffalo State in 1996, and also has his NYS Provisional Certification in Art Education. He holds a USSF National A Coaching License