May 21, 2013
Girls Soccer Camp Registration Information
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA. - The Penn State Women's Soccer program and head coach Erica Walsh will host four camps this summer. There will be a Day Camp (June 17-20), Soccer Identification Camp (July 16-20), Soccer Middle School Camp (July 17-20) and Soccer Team Camp (July 21-24). Registration is currently open at www.gopsusports.com/camps.
The Nittany Lions are coming off their 15th consecutive Big Ten title and an appearance in the College Cup National Title Game. Walsh's camp staff includes assistant coaches Ann Cook and Tim Wassell.
The Penn State Soccer Day Camp is designed to provide girls in kindergarten through sixth grade next fall with the opportunity to focus on fundamental technical instruction in a relaxed learning environment. This four-day camp features exercises and games specifically designed for the young player and an excellent coach-to-camper ratio. The staff for this camp consists of Penn State Women's Soccer coaches as well as current and/or former Penn State players. Campers receive a soccer ball and a camp shirt. The day camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon.
The Penn State Soccer Identification Camp will continue to be the premier camp that provides an opportunity for campers to train in the same environment that has shaped Penn State into one of the elite programs in the country. Campers receive intensive technical and tactical training through various methods of challenging competition, including nightly full-field matches. An additional area of concentration is the development of positional skills and tactical training through functional groups designed to improve positional awareness and understanding. Participants receive top instruction from Penn State staff and players as well as some of the top college and Olympic Development coaches from across the country. Campers receive a soccer ball and a camp shirt. Goalkeepers receive separate, specialized coaching as well as game analysis from experienced instructors. Individuals and teams are invited.
The Penn State Soccer Middle School Camp is designed to help individuals and teams enjoy soccer, enhance technical ability and prepare for the demands of the game at the next level. Sessions focus on skill development and tactical training as well as some of the same training methods that our Penn State players do to develop their game. Participants receive top instruction from Penn State staff and players. Goalkeepers receive separate, specialized coaching as well as game analysis. This camp offers a great balance of individual skills as well as team development and strategies through daily matches. Campers receive a camp shirt and a soccer ball. Individuals and teams are invited.
The Penn State Soccer Team Camp is designed to provide varsity high school, junior varsity and/or club teams with the opportunity to train and compete together under the direction and guidance of college and Olympic Development Program coaches. Each team will have tailored tactical training sessions, technical training and match competition daily. In addition, campers and high school/club coaching staffs gain insight into the daily exercises and methods of the Penn State Women's Soccer program. Coaching instruction for high school/club coaches who attend with their team will be provided. Goalkeepers receive separate, specialized coaching as well as game analysis. Teams must send a minimum of 16 players to the camp. Campers receive a camp shirt.
For more information, please contact Penn State Sports Camps at 814-865-0561 or visit www.gopsusports.com/camps.
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