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  San
Andreas Youth Soccer Organization (SAYSO)
and the Gryphons, Super-7, and
Crickets Soccer Academies
present
SAYSO Summer Camp 2008
Champions Soccer Academy
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 About
the Camp
Soccer is
an exciting and fun sport for player and parent alike! No wonder that youth
soccer has become the most popular youth sport in the United States,
bypassing basketball years ago in terms of number of youth players
participating.
The San Andreas Youth Soccer
Organization (SAYSO) is a
nonprofit regional development academy providing nonprofit instruction for
high-potential and naturally-competitive players. It has been training youth
players in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1992. Its
Grasshoppies
(3-4 year olds),
Crickets (4-7 year
olds), Super-7
(7-8 year olds), and
Gryphons
(U8-U18)
Soccer Academies, as well as its
indoor soccer league are well established and respected in the
community.
First offered in 1997, SAYSO's
Champions Soccer Academy lets
your child learn the
same skills and strategies taught to players in SAYSO's academies.
With the tips and techniques learned at this camp, your child will stand out
and be ready for school and league games.
About
the Camp Director and Staff
 These camps are directed by Nick Dye
(at left)
and supported by a full complement of qualified and credentialed SAYSO coaches as well as talented youth roll models. [Click
here to meet Nick Dye.]
Nick joins Alex Saunders (UK Football Association
Level 1, NSCAA National Diploma) as SAYSO's second coach from England. Alex,
who is a member of SAYSO's board of directors, was formerly the West Coast Director for MLS Soccer Camps.
 “Ned Grabavoy (at
right) of the San Jose Earthquakes is a supporter of SAYSO’s Youth
Soccer Programs for the development of US Soccer, and as such, will be
attending SAYSO team practices, academy programs, and summer camps this
year”.
Click here to meet Ned Grabavoy.
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  Who is Invited
Participants register as individuals for the
Champions Soccer Academy.
It is not
necessary to already be on a team. (Established and ad hoc teams may
register together for the evening team camp, however, at a substantial
savings.) Space is limited and
registration is on a first-come basis.
Boys and girls ages 5-14 (U6-U14) who
want to ...
... improve their skills
... have a blast for a week
... stay game-fit between the spring and fall seasons
... make the exciting transition from recreational AYSO soccer to
competitive CYSA soccer
... meet players in their own
age groups
Residency: Everyone, from any city, is welcome.
Buddies? You may request to be placed in a
group with your friends.
What about goalkeepers?: Yes!
A special, optional training session will be given each
Academy day for goalkeepers only.
Entire Teams?: Teams may attend
together as a group during any of the weeks, at camps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
and 7. Half- and full-day team camps 1, 2, 3, and 4 are held during the day only. Team camp
7 is held during the evening only. For the week of August 4-8, teams may
choose either the day (camp 5) or evening (camp 6). |
When and Where
Locations: Ralston Middle
School, Belmont; Central Elementary School, Belmont; Barrett Community
Center, Belmont; Aragon High School, San Mateo; Hillsdale High School,
San Mateo. Locations vary by week. All locations are
not be available on all weeks.
Directions to all camp locations will be sent prior to the start of
camp, but may also be found here.
Camp 1: July 7-11, Aragon
High School, San Mateo (day camp)
Camp 2: July 14-July 18, Hillsdale High
School, San Mateo (day camp)
Camp 3: July 21-July 25, Aragon High School,
San Mateo (day camp)
Camp 4: July 28-August 1, Ralston Middle
School/Barrett Community Center, Belmont (day camp)
Camp 5: August 4-8, Central Elementary
School, Belmont (day camp)
Camp 6: August 4-8, Aragon High School,
San Mateo (evening team camp)
Camp 7: August 11-15, Aragon High
School, San Mateo (evening team camp)
What You Should Bring
Academy
participants must have closed-toe shoes (soccer cleats are preferred but
are not mandatory) and shin guards (shin pads). Baseball shoes with
center toe cleats are not permitted. Water will be provided,
but participants may bring their own. Sunscreen is highly recommended.
All-day participants should bring a lunch meal packed to their dietary
requirements.
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Times and Options
Most participants will attend all day, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
However, you may select what is appropriate for your child's age and
schedule.
Two sessions at each day camp
- Attend either or both. Available at camps 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. (See list
of camps at the left.)
Morning session: 9:00 am
- 12:00 pm
Afternoon session: 1:00
pm - 4:00 pmOne session at each
evening camp
- (Not part of the day camps) - Specially-priced
team camp for groups of 10-18 available at
Evening session: 6:00 pm
- 9:00 pm
 Day
Care
An hour of supervised free time
is available before and after each day of camp for an additional charge. |
Daily Format
Boys and girls of similar ability
will be placed in small coed groups. No more than 8 players will be assigned
to a single instructor. Selected players may be regrouped upon evaluation
of their skills. Groups will rotate among stations each day where they will
be instructed, carefully observed, and evaluated.
Morning Session - Instruction:
Emphasis is on fundamentals skills, including proper
passing, trapping, dribbling, kicking, throwing, shooting, and Coerver moves (fakes,
feints, fancy
footwork, etc.). Age-appropriate instruction on 1v1 strategy, tactics, and
teamwork for both attacking and defending roles will be given each day.
Afternoon Session - Immersion:
(Field Players)
Field players will score 100 goals every day. Emphasis is on attacking
skills and techniques, including proper approach, set-up, and shooting; 1v1
techniques to beat defenders and goalkeepers; penalty kicks; and moves
(fancy footwork); communicating with teammates.
(Goalkeepers)
Goalkeepers will make 100 saves every day. Emphasis is on proper
goalkeeping skills, including catching, punching, deflecting, distributing
(punting and throwing); introduction to diving; penalty kicks; working with
defenders; communicating with teammates. (Both)
Age-appropriate instruction on strategy, tactics, and rules for both attacking
and defending roles will be given each day.
The camp will
conclude on Friday with several competitions, distribution of pictures and
evaluations, and awards. |
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Cost
Either morning
or afternoon session only:
$175 (5 days)
Both morning and afternoon sessions:
$250 (5 days)
Deposit: $100 deposit
holds your registration until 2 weeks prior to the start of your
Academy
week.
Team camp: $1500 per team (groups of 10-18 players; 3-hour blocks)
Discounts:
Players already registered with SAYSO for fall 2008 may
deduct $25 from each session attended ($50 deduction for all day). This may
not be combined with sibling discount.
Siblings: $25 discount per session for the second sibling registered.
This may not be combined with the SAYSO discount.
Day Care: $10/hour, tickets purchased in
blocks of 5 hours.
Refunds: Full refund up to June 1. Between June 1st
and 2 weeks prior to your camp, refund less $50 processing fee. No refunds
within 2 weeks prior to your camp, including team camps. |
What You
Receive
Ball and Jersey: Each
participant will receive a colorful numbered camp jersey and an
age-appropriate sized (sizes 4 or 5) soccer ball.
Snacks: Simple, light snacks will be provided twice each day
during the breaks. Water will be available at all times. No lunch will be provided.
Photo: Each participant will receive a camp group photograph
Feedback: Each participant will receive written feedback and
recommendations at the end of camp.
Awards: Selected players will receive special awards at the end of
each week.
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How
to Register
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REGISTER ONLINE
Register and pay by credit card by clicking within the box below.
REGISTER
BY PHONE
We are happy to speak to you by phone about this camp. However, a signed
registration is needed for enrollment, making phone reservations
impossible.
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REGISTER BY MAIL or IN PERSON
(Only if you don't register online to the left.)
1. Fill out the
combination application, liability release,
and medical treatment authorization.
2. Tell us who you want to be paired with (who your buddies are).
3. Provide your credit card information or write a check to "Champions
Soccer Academy".
4. Bring or mail all items to
San Andreas Youth Soccer
Organization
1250 Fifth Avenue
Belmont, CA 94002
Where is this?
Hours: M-F, 8:30-12:00; 1:00-4:00
650-593-5161
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After You Register, Then What?
An acknowledgment will be sent upon receipt of your
Academy registration.
Additional information will be sent prior to the first day of camp to
confirm camp location and other details. |
Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs)
Click
here to see the questions most frequently asked by parents.
For More Information
This camp is administered by the San Andreas Youth Soccer Organization. For more information,
contact SAYSO at (650) 593-5161, ext.
1015, or send an email to
info@sayso.org.
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Nick Dye, Camp Director
Your Camp Director is Nick Dye. Coach Nick is an
accomplished coach and administrator in several regards. As a player, he has
experience at both the professional and semi-professional levels. He has a
prestigious UEFA B license as well as a wealth of soccer accomplishments
beyond his years. Nick has worked as a professional coach for more than 5
years. 3 of those years were with a former English premier league academy
where he developed players to be hired professionally in clubs around the
world. Nick has also previously worked in New Jersey as an manager of a very
successful soccer academy. As a former student of sports science, Nick
brings a treasure trove of new coaching techniques and ideas from around the
world. Most importantly, the children love his motivating enthusiasm, and
everyone loves his accent.
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Our
Most-Frequently-Asked Questions
(FAQs)
About the
Champions Summer Soccer
Academy
1. My child is new to soccer and has never before played. Is this camp an
appropriate activity for him/her?
Answer: Anyone can participate in this program, even players who have
never before played soccer. All
children already know how to run, kick, bump into one another, and (sometimes)
fall down. The rules of the game are not complicated. It will only take one
or two exposures (or, less) for your child to figure out what he/she should be
doing. The only real requirements are a desire to have
fun and a naturally competitive constitution. Soccer is an activity with
lots of running, lots of opportunities to be first to the ball, and lots of
opportunities to be challenged, competitive, and aggressive. There is
nothing in the game to be frightened of - it's a safe sporting activity. However, a very small number of children
are too small, timid, or immature (mentally, socially, or physically) to enjoy this game fully. Most
children consider this to be the most fun camp they have all year.
2. My child is 2, 3, or 4 years old. Is
this camp an appropriate activity for him/her?
Answer: The youngest age division in this
camp is U6. U6 players are mostly 5 and young 6 year olds. The determining
characteristics for younger players are being feisty, fearless, resilient,
and independent, and, to a lesser extent, being tall and physically
developed. 4 year-olds and younger generally are too small in size and
stature, too timid, and too immature to play against 6 year olds. For the
youngest players who would like
a gentler introduction to soccer, SAYSO offers the
Crickets Soccer Academy
each spring and fall.
3. May my two
children stay together in the academy? May my daughter stay with my son?
Answer: Yes, with the coach's permission, and provided that by doing
so, there are no significant safety or skills mismatch issues.
4. My
child has talent and already knows how to play. Will he/she receive separate
instruction from new players?
Answer: Players will
be grouped by a combination of factors including skill, aggressiveness, age,
gender, and size.
5. My son (daughter) doesn't like playing
with girls (boys). Will you have some groups just for boys (girls)?
Answer:
Whenever possible, we segregate groups by gender. However, it is more
important to group players by skill and aggression. However, you may request
a gender-specific group for your child.
6. We have been to camps
that have accented the "camp" aspect rather than the "soccer" aspect. I
don't want a camp that just baby-sits. Will the players really learn
something?
Answer: This is a soccer camp, not day care. Players will spend their
time learning soccer skills and strategies.
7. What is your refund policy?
Answer: Because we hire top coaches based on the
number of players enrolled each session, we cannot give refunds after June
1. Up to June 1st, refunds are given less a non-refundable $50 processing
fee.
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