Academy Objectives
We are interested in developing
and encouraging young soccer players to make the right
decisions in game-like situations. We emphasize the
development of individual and team tactics, fitness and
psychological aspects of the game. Our techniques, when
applied, create skillful players who perform well under
pressure having learned how to make the right decision at
the right moment on the soccer field. And that, we feel,
is the key to successful soccer playing. The Academy
achieves these objectives through the expert coaching
provided by a select group of top Dutch and American
coaches.
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Experience the "New Vision"
Come and experience the "New
Vision" coaching philosophy developed by the Royal
Dutch Soccer Federation over 15 years ago. Learn for
yourself why it is so effective in creating solid
players. In keeping with the "New Vision",
players will learn soccer by playing the game of soccer
and games relating to soccer. The technical, tactical and
conditional elements will not be completely separated
from the overall game, nor practiced in an isolated
manner. All practice sessions will evolve from the game
in which a certain element is emphasized. To acheive the best coaching,
95 percent of the coaches fly in from Holland.
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Who can attend?
The Academy invites both girls and boys
ages 9 - 18 regardless of skill level. The Academy is
open to all athletes who are not academically eligible to
enter college on a soccer scholarship in the Fall of 2004.
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Goalkeepers
Goalkeepers, we have a special
training curriculum developed with you in mind. Receive
instruction from goalkeeper-coaches with both
playing and coaching experience. You will have the
opportunity to put your new skills to immediate use in
the evening round-robin games. Don't miss out on the
chance to enhance your skills, technique and game
situation tactics and strategies.
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Early Bird Registration
Take advantage of our Early Bird
Registration. Register by July 2 to avoid any late fees. Enrollment is limited to maintain an optimal
coach/participant ratio and registration is processed on
a first-come, first-served basis, so don't delay!
Register today!
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Teams! We're here for you!
We strongly encourage the
participation of your entire team. Clubs/High
Schools/Coaches. Customize your instruction to
team-related preparation and problem solving. This is an
excellent opportunity for you to receive instruction as a
whole and prepare for the upcoming 2004 season. Finally,
come as a team of 14 players or more, and your coach comes for free and
you receive a practice
uniform (T-shirt & shorts).
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Overnight Registration Fee Includes:
- Three sessions per day of top-quality soccer instruction for five days
- Lodging for four nights in university residence halls (Monday - Thursday)
- All meals beginning with lunch on Monday and including the All-You-Can-Eat Cookout on Friday
- Your very own Total Soccer Academy T-shirt, brand new Diadora soccer ball, water bottle and camp team picture
Day-Only Fee Includes:
Guest Cookout Tickets
You are more than welcome to
purchase additional tickets for the closing cookout and
awards presentation. Guest tickets are $10.00 each and may
be purchased in advance on the registration form or at
check-in on Monday.
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Confirmations
We will mail your confirmation
and what-to-bring-to-camp information upon receipt of
your registration. Registrations received seven or fewer
days before camp may pick up their confirmation at
check-in.
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Camp Photos
Preserve this year's camp experience
with a team photo! Each participant will receive a camp picture.
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A Note to Parents
Parents: if you are interested in a position as a Camp Mom, Camp Dad or chaperone, please contact camp Director Paul Driesen, 1-303-338-9017, prior to registration. Those hired will receive a reduction on your child's registration fees. Host families wanted for Dutch coaches. Please contact Camp Director Paul Driesen at 1-303-338-9017.
For pre-session taping and medical needs, certified athletic trainers will be in attendance.
