Details on soccer camp

SOCCER

Camp for all boys and girls entering grades 7-12

Dates: Monday- Friday, July 30-August 3, 2012

Location: Concordia Academy

Times: 9:00 am-12:00 noon each day

Cost

The camp fee is $110. The registration deadline is July 27, 2012. The full $110 fee should accompany the signed application/waiver form. Unless contacted, your application will be accepted. A maximum of 60 participants will be accepted. The registration fee includes:

•Individualized Instruction

•Camp T-shirts

About the Camp

The Concordia Academy camp philosophy is to teach solid fundamental skills needed in soccer. The staff will be emphasizing techniques that are vital to the athlete in understanding and playing the game of soccer. This camp will be especially useful for beginner and intermediate players who want to learn more about the game of soccer and improve on their current skills. Athletes will be matched according to their age and ability.

Emphasis will be placed on the positive mental attitude necessary in performing soccer specific skills. Our philosophy is to provide these solid fundamentals in a relaxed, yet enthusiastic and competitive environment.

The purpose of the Beacon Soccer Camp is to cultivate in the athlete an interest and excitement for the sport of soccer. They will be encouraged to take pride in reaching the highest level of achievement possible.

Instruction will cover multiple topics and will stress techniques over tactics. This camp will be a very productive experience for any player who wants to learn the skills needed to participate successfully in soccer.

Coach

Greg Wheaton:

Director/Owner of International School of Soccer Excellence

• USSF / NSCAA Licensed Coach

• Head Men’s Coach at Northwestern College

• Professional Player

• Conducted hundreds of camps throughout the Midwest

Techniques Covered

Dribbling and Footskills – Shielding, 1 v 1 skills, footwork, turning with the ball.

• Passing – Accuracy and techniques using both feet.

• Shooting – Power, accuracy and technique with both feet.

• Heading – Defensive clearing and scoring.

• Trapping – Proper technique using different parts of the body.

• Speed Training

General Information

Each participant should be dressed and ready for physical activity each day. Please arrive 15 minutes early, as the session will start promptly at 9:00 a.m. Proper athletic shoes, socks, shorts, etc… should be worn.

Shin pads will be mandatory. Please bring a soccer ball to camp every day. Water will be available, but we ask that each participant bring their own water each day also.

All participants must supply their own health and accident insurance coverage. If you have any questions, please call or email: Jared Rohwer at jared.rohwer@concordiaacademy.com or 651-895-4203.