Girls Soccer School of Excellence

2009 Girls Soccer Camp

July 22- July 25 - Swarthmore College - Girls Ages 10 – 15 

GSSE is committed to providing female soccer players with the ultimate experience of the women’s game focusing on developing the total player to achieve at the next level.  

Camp Directors & Staff

Danielle Fagan

·          USSF A License & NSCAA Premier Diploma

·          Head Coach, Conestoga HS Girls Soccer – 2007 & 2008 PIAA AAA State Champions

·          Pennsylvania State Coach of the Year & NSCAA Regional Coach of the Year - 2007

·          Director of Training: Girls’ Programs, Radnor Soccer Club

·          Head Coach: Girls’ Travel Teams, Lower Merion Soccer Club

·          Head Coach, FC Delco

·          Former Asst. Coach & Player, Villanova Women’s Soccer

·          USSF A License

·          Head Coach, St. Joseph’s University Women’s Soccer

·          Head Coach, FC Delco

·          Former Head Coach, West Chester University Women’s Soccer

·          Former Asst. Coach, Temple University Women’s Soccer

·          Former Asst. Coach and Player, University of Delaware Women’s Soccer

*Special Features*

·          All Female Head Coaches: Women’s Soccer Coaches of college, club, state and high school teams

·          Counselors: Women’s Soccer Players from local colleges including St. Joseph’s University and Swarthmore College

·          Special Guest Coach: Todd Anckaitis, Head Women’s Soccer Coach at Swarthmore College

·          Professional Strength & Conditioning Coach: Cara Bradley, CSCS, RYT, Founder of Verge Power Yoga & The Balanced Athlete

·          Speed, Agility and Quickness Training

·          Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Wellness for Female Soccer Players

·         Goalkeeper Training

1. All campers must check-in between Noon and 1:00 pm on Wednesday, July 22, 2009  
2. Players will be issued keys to their rooms, given their soccer ball and t-shirt, as well as information pertaining to the daily schedule and rules and regulations for the camp.
3. Any medications or information for the athletic trainer will be handled at this time.
4. We realize that some players will be at a tournament and will arrive late.  Please contact us at 610 505-5567 or 610 986-6600 to let us know what time your daughter will arrive.

1. Check or cash for outstanding fees
2. Any forms you have not already sent to GSSE
3. $60 Key/Dining Card Deposit – If both of these items are returned upon check-out, your deposit will be returned to you.  If lost, the cost to replace the items is $50 per key and $10 per dining card.
4. Cash to establish a Camp Bank Account.  We recommend $50 for the camp.

1. Check-out will be at Noon immediately following the closing ceremonies on Saturday, July 25, 2009.
2. The Check-out procedure will be as follows:
   1. All residential campers should wait in their room for a staff member to check their room and give them a form that will state that they can check out. 
   2. Once the camper has received that form, she should return her key and meal card in order to receive the deposits back provided either item was not lost.
   3. At this time all monies still in the camp bank will be refunded.
   4. For commuters, they can go straight to the check-out table to turn in their meal cards and receive their deposit provided the card was not lost.

An orderly plan for traffic and logistics will be clearly marked and there will be staff on site to direct campers and parents to registration and the dorm.  Parents may not park in unauthorized spaces and leave their cars when dropping off or picking up campers.  The closest parking lot to Willets Hall is Benjamin West and the next closest lot is Cunningham across Rte 320.  No more than 25 vehicles will be allowed in the Benjamin West lot at one time so it is recommended that you drop items off and park in the Cunningham lot. 

Commuters will be dropped off and picked-up at the soccer field each day with the exception of the first day when they must check-in with all other campers. 

DIRECTIONS

Swarthmore College is located 11 miles southwest from the city of Philadelphia in the borough of Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. The college is just a 30 minute drive from Philadelphia. New York and Washington, D.C. are about two hours away.

From the NORTH (New Jersey Turnpike or I-95)
Take the New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 6 (I-276 West/Pennsylvania Turnpike). Follow I-276 West to Exit 20 (I-476 South, towards Philadelphia/Chester). Take I-476 South to Exit 3, Media/Swarthmore. At bottom of exit ramp, follow sign for Swarthmore by turning left onto Baltimore Pike. (Directions continue below)

From the SOUTH (I-95)
Follow I-95 North to Exit 7 (in Pennsylvania), I-476 North/Plymouth Meeting. Take I-476 to Exit 3, Media/Swarthmore. At the bottom of the exit ramp, follow the sign for Swarthmore by turning right onto Baltimore Pike. (Directions continue below)

From the EAST (via the Pennsylvania Turnpike)
From Exit 333, Norristown, follow signs for I-476 South. Stay on I-476 approximately 17 miles to Exit 3, Media/Swarthmore. At the bottom of the exit ramp, follow the signs to Swarthmore by turning left onto Baltimore Pike. (Directions continue below)

From the WEST (via the Pennsylvania Turnpike)
From Exit 326, Valley Forge, Take I-76 East, Schuykill Expressway, about 4 miles to I-476 South. Take I-476 approximately 12 miles to Exit 3, Media/Swarthmore. At the bottom of the exit ramp, follow the signs to Swarthmore by turning left onto Baltimore Pike. (Directions continue below)

For the Visitor's Center & Benjamin West Parking for Willets HallStay in the right lane and in less than 1/4 mile turn right onto Route 320 South. At the first light turn right to stay on 320. Proceed through second light at College Avenue to the first driveway on your right to visitor parking at the Benjamin West House. The Benjamin West House is the College's visitor center and has someone there to hand out maps and directions 24 hours a day.  Also park here for check-in and check-out at Willets Hall.

For Cunningham fields and Cunningham tennis courts: Stay in the right lane and in less than 1/4 mile turn right onto Route 320 South. At the first light turn right to stay on Rt. 320/Chester Road. Follow Rt. 320/Chester Road until the intersection at College Ave., turn left on College Ave. The fields and courts are on the right side.

For Clothier fields, Tarble Pavilion, Lamb-Miller Field House, Sports Medicine and Athletic Administration and coaches offices: Stay in the right lane and in less than 1/4 mile turn right onto Route 320 South. At the first light turn right to stay on Rt. 320/Chester Road. Pass the main entrance to the College and follow Chester Road/Rt. 320 as it dips under the Swarthmore train station. As you come up the other side, get into the left turn lane and make a 180 degree left turn (not a 90 degree left turn and not a u-turn) onto a street with parking meters on both sides. Turn left at the stop sign, the train station will be on your right. Immediately after the train station turn right onto Field House Lane, indicated by a "Swarthmore College South Entrance" sign. The Tarble Pavilion and Lamb-Miller Field House are about 100 yards down on your left. Access to Ware Pool, the squash courts and Mullan Tennis and Fitness Center are within walking distance of the main building.

For a campus map, please visit http://www.swarthmore.edu/visitordash/campus_map.pdf

In the event of an emergency, please call either of the camp directors on their cell phones:

Danielle Fagan 610 505-5567

Jess Reynolds 610 986-6600

We will provide a camp bank to allow you to deposit money for use by your daughter during the camp week.  At registration a deposit may be made to the bank.  Each time your daughter wishes to purchase something, her account will be debited accordingly.  They may use the money for the camp store where we will sell soccer apparel, snacks, drinks and pizza each night.  They can also withdraw cash to use at the campus store.  There is no charge for this service as we are providing it as a way to help keep monies safe.  You or your daughter may close out this account at any time and you will be returned all unused money at check-out.  The camp bank will be located at the Camp Store in Willets Hall.

The Camp Store will be located in the lobby of Willets Hall.  We will sell soccer apparel as well as snacks and drinks each night for the campers to purchase.  In addition, we will take daily orders for those campers who would like to purchase pizza for after the evening games. 

HOUSING

Swarthmore College will provide a non-air-conditioned residence hall for all overnight campers at Willets Hall.  All staff will also stay in this dormitory.  Beds are not permitted to be moved and campers must provide their own linens.  Campers are highly encouraged to bring fans.  Air conditioning units are strictly prohibited by the College and a charge of $150 will be assessed to any window units discovered and will be removed by the College staff.

STAFF

The camp is staffed by professional soccer coaches and trainers, as well as current women’s college soccer players.  In addition, there will be an Athletic Trainer hired exclusively for the camp by GSSE who will be on campus from 7:00 am – 10:00 pm.  Danielle Fagan, co-director, is also certified in CPR and First Aid. 

 SUGGESTED PACKING LIST

Soccer Gear

·        Soccer cleats ·        Soccer flats or turf shoes to wear as an alternative to molded cleats or to wear indoors.·        Running shoes·        Soccer sandals·        Shinguards, sleeves·        Specialty items you may need for playing (i.e. ankle or knee brace, tape, pre-wrap, etc.)·        Water bottle/jug·        Training gearo       5-7 pairs of soccer shortso       5-7 -shirtso       7-10 soccer sockso       5-7 sports bras·        Underwear and socks – ample supply·        Goalkeepers should bring their own gear (extra jerseys, sliders, gloves, etc.)·        Bathing suit.  We recommend one piece suits for females.  ·        Soccer duffel bag or backpack to carry cleats, ball, water, etc.back and forth to the fields.·        Nylon laundry bag·        Players will be given a soccer ball and t-shirt upon arrival and at check-in at camp. 

Personal Items

·        Bed lines and towels are NOT provided at camp.  Players will need to bring their own bed linens, pillows, and towels (3).·        Portable fan (optional).  The dorm rooms are not air conditioned.·        Toiletrieso       toothbrush & tooth pasteo       hair brusho       shampoo & conditionero       shaving kito       deodoranto       lotiono       Q-tipso       feminine productso       small package of tissueso       nail clippers & tweezerso       sun screen/blocko       insect repellent·        Hair clips/ties, scrunchies, etc.·        Extra pair of glasses or contact lenses·        Travel alarm or watch with alarm  

Informal Clothing

·        Please use your discretion on non-soccer clothing items such as jeans, skirts, shorts, etc. 

Note: Expensive jewelry, valuables, items of sentimental value should be left at home.   Campers are discouraged from bringing any valuable items such as iPods, laptops, etc. as we are not responsible for lost or stolen items.  Campers will not have internet access.