Champions Soccer
Academy
A half-day soccer summer camp for
U8, U9, and U10 (ages 7, 8, and 9) elite-track youth players
Central Elementary School, Belmont
Session 1:
July 21-July 25, 2003 (Gryphons Team Camp)
Session 2: July 28-August
1, 2003
(Public camp for strikers and goalkeepers)
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 several years ago in terms of number of players participating.
Now, your elite-track or high-potential son or daughter can learn
the same advanced skills and strategies learned by players in the San
Andreas Youth Soccer Organization
Gryphons Academy Program (GAP). With
the tips and techniques learned at this camp, your child will stand out and be
ready for school and league games.
Who is sponsoring this camp? This program is sponsored by the
San Andreas Youth Soccer Organization (SAYSO), a
regional development academy providing nonprofit instruction for
elite-track youth soccer players. This is the seventh time that this academy has been held, and the
fourth for which registrations from the public have been accepted. (Participation was by invitation only in
some years.)
Who can attend?
Girls and boys ages 7-9 (U10 who will not reach the age of
10 before August 1, 2003) are invited to apply.
What are the dates?
Session 1:
July 21-July 25,
2003 (Gryphons Team Camp)
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (late arrival permitted)
Session 2: July 28-August 1, 2003 (Public camp for strikers and goalkeepers)
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (late arrival permitted)
What is the location? The
2003 Academy will be held at Central
Elementary School, 525 Middle Road, in Belmont.
What will each player receive? Each player will receive a colorful
numbered camp jersey, a #4 soccer ball, daily snacks, camp group photograph, and individual written evaluation. Selected players will receive special awards at the end of
each week.
Snacks: Snacks will be provided twice each day. Water will be available at all times. No lunch will be provided.
How much does it cost?
The cost is $185 for each week. An $85 discount will be given to players who
participate in both weeks. A $25 nonrefundable deposit will hold your place. The balance or full amount must be received
within two weeks of the start of camp.
What equipment is needed? Academy participants must have closed-toe shoes (soccer
boots are preferred but are not mandatory) and shin guards (shin pads).
Goalkeepers in the second session must have gloves and long-sleeved jerseys in
addition to shin guards.
What will be covered?
Session 1 for all players: Emphasis is on fundamentals skills, including proper passing, trapping, dribbling,
kicking, throwing, shooting, and moves (fancy footwork). Age-appropriate
instruction on 1v1 strategy, tactics, and teamwork for both attacking and
defending roles will be given each day. There is no specific goalkeeper
training in this session.
Session 2 for all strikers and goalkeepers:
(Strikers)
Strikers 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.
What is a typical day?
8:45 - arrive and stretch (on your own)
9:00 - stretch and warm-up (as a group)
9:15 - technique instructional period
10:30 - first morning break (snack)
10:45 - technique + strategy instructional period
11:45 - second morning
break
12:00 - coach-directed (5+5) field work
12:30 - player-directed (5v5) field work
12:45 - stretch and cool-down
1:00 - dismissal
The camp will conclude on Friday with several competitions, distribution of pictures and evaluations, and awards.
Instructional 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 a regrouped upon evaluation of their skills. Groups will rotate among stations each day where they will be instructed, carefully observed, and evaluated.
Refunds: Registrations canceled up to
two weeks before the camp begins will be refunded in full. Refunds requested after
that date only on an emergency basis less 50%.
Our guarantee to you: You and your child
will be more than satisfied with your camp experience or 100% of your
registration will be refunded. No questions asked.
How to register:
[TBA] Registration Opens May 15 (Be
sure you're on SAYSO's
Early Notification List to receive an application.)
- checks only (payable to "SAYSO")
-
combination application, liability release,
and medical treatment authorization
An acknowledgement will be sent upon receipt of your registration. A complete packet of information will be sent prior to the first day of camp.
For more information:
Email, call
the SAYSO office at (650) 593-5161, or write:
San Andreas Youth Soccer Organization
Champions' Soccer Academy
1250 Fifth Avenue, Suite 123
Belmont, CA 94002
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