University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Men's Soccer Announces Camp Dates
4/24/2009 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
April 24, 2009
PITTSBURGH—Head Men’s Soccer Coach Joseph Luxbacher announced the dates of several Shoot to Score Soccer Academy camps and clinics this summer. Online registration is available through the academy website at www.shoot2score.net.
All sessions will be directed by members of the Pitt staff and players, as well as other experienced and knowledgeable around the area.
The following is a brief description of the sessions that will be offered by the Shoot to Score Soccer Academy during the summer of 2009. For more information or to register online please visit the above website.
College Select Academy (Residential Academy for High School Boys)
Boys entering grades 9-12
July 17 - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
July 18 - 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
July 19 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Residential College Select Academy session is designed for male athletes, both field players and goalkeepers who are entering high school. Participants will be trained and coached by members of the University of Pittsburgh coaching staff and select student-athletes. This highly-competitive training environment will provide players with an introduction to the dynamics of the college game as they prepare to further their soccer careers. Along with field work, participants will also attend select seminars, including a "College Recruiting and Compliance Seminar," presented by staff members of the University of Pittsburgh. Participating athletes will be housed in Pitt dormitories while practicing in on-campus facilities, as well as receive a complimentary Adidas soccer ball and camp t-shirt.
Goal Scorer and Goalkeeper Academy
Boys and Girls ages 10-15 years
July 11&12 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Goal Scorer and Goalkeeper Academy focuses on the finishing attack. Campers will enjoy two full days of shooting and scoring exercises, while combining training for goalkeepers into the process. A competitive game-situation will be simulated throughout the two-day camp, as participants practice on Pitt facilities. Lunch will be provided to all participants both days.
Elite Training Academy
Boys entering grades 9-12
July 25 & 26 - 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
This weekend Elite Training Academy consists of two days of rigorous training, coupled with competitive games. Participants of the Elite Training Academy will be instructed and coached by members of the University of Pittsburgh coaching staff, as well as exceptional student-athletes from both the collegiate and high school levels. Exposure to the intensity of soccer at the collegiate level will provide participants with a look at what their future-careers could resemble by introducing them to the training and practice demands of the college game. Recruiting presentations, as well as lectures about strength and conditioning will be including in the two-day schedule, as all camp sessions will be held on Pitt's campus. Lunch will also be provided for all participants, as well as a complimentary Adidas soccer ball and camp t-shirt.
Pitt Extended Day Camp
Boys and Girls ages 8-15 years
July 13-15 9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m.
July 16 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Extended Day Camp offers the serious soccer player the opportunity to develop skills and tactical knowledge in a comprehensive day-camp. Field players will be coached through individual and team exercises that cover both technical (skill) and tactical training. Participants will be provided with lunch on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Bethel Park Community Day Camp
Site: Village Green Park
Boys and Girls ages 7-12 years
July 6-9 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
$140.00 if paid after June 30, 2008
Upper St. Clair Twp. Community Day Camp
Site: Marmion Field
Boys and Girls ages 7-12 years
July 27-30 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Community Day Camps are designed to nurture the technical and physical development of young players. All exercises are designed to challenge players, to keep them active, interested, and involved. It is our experience that young soccer players respond more favorably if they are excited and enthused about what they are doing – in short, if they are having fun. Instruction focuses on the development of fundamental soccer skills through individual, group and exercises. Passing, receiving, dribbling, shielding, heading and shooting skills are covered, as well as fundamental aspects of individual (1v1) and small group tactics. Each participant receives an official camp t-shirt and quality Adidas soccer ball.
