The Summer Soccer Camp put on by Golden Valley Phoenix Soccer Club will be offered as a 1 week camp this year. It will be held June 23rd through June 27th.
The hours of the camp are 9:30 AM to 12:00 noon. The planned location is Lions Park located at the intersection of Louisiana Ave N and Western Ave in Golden Valley.
Bring a proper size and properly inflated soccer ball marked with your name. Bring plenty of water and some snacks. Wear shin guards and soccer cleats. Please dress in layers – the morning can be chilly but it will warm up as the day progresses.
The camp will be taught by licensed professional coaches including Juan Carlos, the club Coaching Director. Players will be divided by ages and skill levels. Older, more competitive players will work on more advanced training, while younger, less skilled players will work on more basics:
Inexperienced players — Fundamental skill development camp
Intermediate players — Skill and tactical development camp
Advanced players — Positional play, soccer speed, mental fitness, and tactical camp
Camp 1 (Inexperienced Players –Players with little or no soccer experience)
These campers will work on the fundamentals of:
- Dribbling - Passing - Shooting - Heading (Group C) - Coordination
Group A: Ages 5-6
Group B: Ages 7-8
Group C: Ages 9-10
Group D: Ages 11 – 12
Camp 2 (Intermediate players- Players at C2 or C3 )
These players will work on refining skill, tactical awareness, and decision-making in:
- Dribbling - Passing - Shooting - Heading -Tackling
Group E: Ages 11-12
Group F: Ages 13 –15
Group G Ages 16 +
Camp 3 (Advanced players- players at C1or premier level)
These players will work on specific technical and tactical demands of various field positions. Participants will also be exposed to soccer speed training and mental fitness for a competitive level of play.
Group H: Ages 13 – 15
Group I: Ages 16+
Cost for the camp is $100 per player per week if you pre-register by June 1st. If you register after June 1st up to the 1st day of camp, the cost will be $115 per player per week. You can also drop in any day and participate. The cost for 1 day drop-in is $25 per player per day. You must fill out a registration form to participate on a weekly or daily basis.
Click HERE for a registration form, or contact Juan Carlos at (952) 200-1128 or e-mail cerv0007@msn.com for further information.
