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Some IDEAS for Summer Soccer Camps
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There are MANY soccer camps out there who do a great job. Listed below, in no particular order, are just a fews of the ones that year in and year out seem to offer a quality experience. Sophomores and Juniors who think they would like to play soccer in college should also look at camps being offered by schools they are interested in attending.


Polar Bears Girl's Soccer Camp 2009

RESIDENTIAL CAMP for girls grades 7th - 12th,
July 20th - 24th
Cost: $500 - overnight campers, $400 - commuters
See Flyer on the Handouts page

http://www.polarbearsgirlssoccer.com/


Pioneer Soccer School at University of Connecticut
August 2 - 6

A single intensive five-day session for middle school and high school players, Overnight Cost: $595 

http://www.pioneersoccerschool.com/index.html


And . . . my personal favorite for the soccer player
           
Notre Dame Girl's Soccer Camp
Session I, June 17-21 (ages 10-18): boarder only $590
Session II, July 17-21 (ages 10-18): boarder only $590
Session III, July 22-26 (ages 10-18): boarder only $590

Brochure -- http://und.cstv.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/nd/sports/w-soccer/auto_pdf/09wsoccampbrochure

http://und.cstv.com/camps/nd-camps.html
         
I have taken both my children to this one if you thinking about going contact me and I will happy to share our family trip experieces.


Advanced Day Camp

SUSC Maine’s Advanced Day Camp is our premier camp during the summer months for players age 7-16.  The highest quality instruction will be given to motivated players willing to learn, be tested and pushed technically and tactically.  Players should be ready to experience a learning environment where creativity, confidence and hard work is expected.  Our full time coaches, club coaches, international staff, as well as current college and former SUSC players will mix a high level of play with the right amount of fun to make this camp our best of the summer.  Goalkeepers will also receive goalkeeping-specific training during the technical session each day.  Both weeks will be held at North Yarmouth Academy in Yarmouth, Maine.  All players receive a Nike soccer ball and t-shirt.

Advanced Day Camp

   Dates                                       Location                   Age          Time        Tuition
July 27-30 (M-Th)            North Yarmouth Academy       7-16       9am-4pm     $265
August 10-13 (M-Th)        North Yarmouth Academy       7-16       9am-4pm     $265

http://www.seacoastunitedmaine.org/Camps/314296.html


For the Keepers

SoccerPlus Camp - Challenge Program (at Bowdoin College, other dates available at alternate locations) July 12-17

http://www.soccerpluscamps.com/camp/schedule_program.html



Becoming A Good Soccer Player

By Stephen Campbell

If you love soccer, then you may wonder what you can do to become a better player in soccer. Soccer is a great sport and if you play, as you get better, you will find it is intensely competitive, also. Becoming a great soccer player and a good team mate requires a lot of hard work. You can not practice just once a week and expect to be good at what you are doing. It takes hard work and determination to play well. Even young children can acquire a great benefit from good practices and practicing a wide range of skills to do well. If you are really interested in working hard and becoming a great asset to your soccer team, then here are some things you can do to become the player that you dream to be.

First, you have to work on your body. One of the primary things you can do to become a better soccer player is to develop your body. This means that you must take good care of yourself both on and off the soccer field. You should eat right and healthy foods and stay in shape. Many soccer players that are very good do not just practice soccer, they also take part in other training such as physical endurance, and even weight lifting to meet their goal. You must have the capacity to run and keep up with your team while a game is going on and in order to do this, you must be in the best possible physical status.

You have to learn the game. In order to be the best for your team, you must also learn the ins and outs of the soccer game. You should take every chance to learn all you can about how the game is played and the governing rules. Read books and magazines that are related to soccer. Talk to other soccer players and watch good soccer players play to gets some important techniques. When you know all you can about the game, then you are taking a good step in making good for yourself when you are out on the field.

You have to be a good listener. When you listen well enough, you are also taking a big step in being a good player. That means that you must work well with your team and listen to your coach effectively. There have been many players that just do not take advice well and this is a huge downside if you are playing on any team. You must have the capacity to do this; else, no one will want to work with you. You must also be able to take the advice and criticism your coach is giving you and use it to your advantage.

You have to work on your skills. When you play soccer, you will also have to work tirelessly on your skills. You must be able to show up and work hard for your practices and practice every aspect of the game and with that, you will become a better soccer player..



Soccer Hydration – When & What to Drink

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Water: How much should you drink every day?
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Liquids and Hydration For Athletes
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Sharing Water Bottles Be responsible or be sorry, it’s your choice!
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Water Bottle Basics
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When to Push Hard: Preseason Training
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Soccer Fitness & Nutrition Guide

"Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do." ~Pele

While people are born with talent, and a passion for soccer can be discovered in just an instant, becoming a champion doesn’t happen overnight. It takes years of practice, conditioning, and perseverance to turn your body into a goal-scoring and game-winning phenomenon. But it’s worth it. Learn more....

Why? Because some things are beyond your control. For example, some bodies are just better built for soccer than others (just like some people have a better body type for basketball or gymnastics than others). But there are a great many things that are within your power to change and create. One of those things is your ability to transform your body from a reasonably fit athlete to the most amazing soccer player it could ever be.

Look at it this way: Scoring a goal always feels good. But it feels great—no, fantastic—when you score a game-winning goal after years of hard work and training. Don’t leave your pride to a stroke of luck. Earn it, and soccer will take on a new dimension of satisfaction.

You're also more likely to score goals when you're fit, especially when everyone else is tired at the end of the game. You'll have a reserve of energy in the tank for the last ten minutes of the game.

By getting the most out of your body, you’ll be well on your way to getting the most out of soccer. Yet, it’s much easier said than done. By reading this guide, you’ve taken the first step to reaching the peak of your performance in soccer. The rest is up to you:

Click on the link and help yourself!


How to Prevent Injury and Improve Performance When Training Female Youth Athletes
By Brian McCormick, CSCS Jun 16 2005 09:58AM

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“Sitting the bench - The life of the “pine time player”
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Super Talented Soccer Girl!
Ya . . . this is what many say they want to be able to do, but are you willing to do the work? This shot is less than 2 minutes. So, think, if you just spent 2 minutes a day working on your juggling, how much better would your touch be????





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The information on this website is intended as an educational and informational source only. It doesn’t replace the advice of a qualified nutritionist or physical therapist, so it’s advisable that you visit a specialist before taking up any of the hydration or therapy suggestions on the website. The author himself is not a dietician or physical therapist, so make sure you consult your physical trainer, family physician or dietician before starting any type of diet, lifestyle or nutritional change. Some diets may be harmful for persons suffering from certain medical conditions and the author of the website cannot be held responsible for any harm or injury that might occur by following the instructions and tips found here.

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