Description:
Beginning and intermediate players are welcome to the Soccer Camp camp and will be placed in instructional groups according to age, ability, and wishes. The camp prides itself on its creative and fun learning environment, one in which each camper is not only tested but enjoys the learning process. Camp coaches are appropriately qualified both to teach the fundamental aspects of the game and to take more advanced players to a higher level.
Older, more experienced players are invited to attend the Advanced Camp, which is directed toward players with club travel team or regional select team experience. Instruction for improvement of technical skills continues, but significant attention is now placed on individual and team tactics, with emphasis placed on small-sided games and larger, age appropriate, games in each coaching component. The camp has four main components: 1) technical skills; 2) chalk talk sessions - topics may include video analysis; rules of the game; speed, agility, and quickness training; nutrition and performance; introduction to age-appropriate weight training; and academics and athletics; 3) indoor competition session; and 4) advanced tactical strategies during afternoon outdoor play. Vassar head men's soccer coach Andy Jennings directs both sessions of the soccer camp.

Program Information:
Vassar College Soccer Camp: June 28-July 2, 2010 (day) boys and girls ages 7-12. Cost $235
Vassar College Advanced Soccer Camp: July 19-23, 2010 (day) boys and girls ages 10-14. Cost $250