The Recreational program offers a half-day program that is designed for field players and goalkeepers who would like to improve their individual skill. The camp is designed for recreational boys and girl’s ages 5 to 12 of all ability levels who are enthusiastic about learning in a fun environment. Players will be separated based on age and ability levels in order to give each player the best opportunity to learn and experience success.

The emphasis of the recreational field player camp will be on fun skills development to improve each player’s confidence, creativity, and comfort level with the ball; but will also work on basic tactical movements with the more advanced players. We will scrimmage every day in both small groups to encourage more touches on the ball; as well as large groups, to enhance understanding of movement without the ball. By the end of the week all campers will leave with a greater understanding of the fundamentals of passing, dribbling, shooting and receiving balls. Demonstrations will include professional, UCSB Men’s National Champion players, and 2010 Big West Champion Men and Women’s team members.

In addition, players who are interested in goalkeeping or currently play goalie will have a special time and program each morning. Goalies will learn basic techniques in body mechanics, body shape, balance, footwork, handling, shot stopping and distribution through feet and hands. Instructors will be current and past goalkeepers that are experts in their position and will incorporate fun games to improve the player’s confidence as a goalie.

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The Elite Youth Club camp program is designed for U9 to U14 boys and girls aspiring club level players who desire to improve their individual game. The club camp is a Full day challenging program with training sessions stressing individual instruction, technical and tactical demands of the game. Players will receive clearly defined demonstration that illustrates key developmental points.

The camp theme is consistent throughout our program: to develop the youth player to the best of their ability. The camp learning environment will be enhanced through the newest youth teaching and coaching methods presented in a clear and concise manner. All players will leave camp with a greater understanding of the individual and team concepts of the game. Players will be divided into two distinct groups, Girls & Boys, by team, age group and ability levels. Players will be divided into teams during the afternoon session and compete in our own version of the 2010 World Cup.

In addition, players who are interested in goalkeeping or currently play goalie will have a special time and program each morning. Goalies will learn basic techniques in body mechanics, body shape, balance, footwork, handling, shot stopping and distribution through feet and hands. Instructors will be current and past goalkeepers that are experts in their position and will incorporate fun games to improve the player’s confidence as a goalie.

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