Held on the Penn soccer practice fields, the day camp program is designed to benefit both male and female players between the ages of 7 and 13. It offers players of various skill levels the opportunity to improve their soccer skills while increasing their love of the game. Focus will be on development of individual skills taught through fun exercises, daily competitions and small sided games. Campers will also get to swim 2 or 3 times during the week.
Our philosophy at the PSA Day Camp is to create an environment where the love of the game will lead to the learning of the game. With an average of over 60% of past campers returning each summer, the method has proven successful in both program objective.
This intense week of training and small sided games focuses on skill development and decision making in a small group environment. Sessions will build quickly from technical repetition and skill development to dynamic games and exercises that will require decision making and execution of skills in match situations. Our daily 4 a side tournament provides a competitive arena, as do evening games of 11 v 11 and 8 v 8.
Competitive players aspiring to play at an advanced level should attend this camp. Players will be challenged everyday and put into situations that allow them to test themselves in game conditions. It is the only way to improve. Our evening program at camp will include team building activities, nutritionist discussion and our now famous talent show to round out a full day.
Teams are highly encouraged to attend. Curriculums can be tailored to suit a team's needs and will be put together with the input of the coach. We are very proud of our player coach ratio of 8:1 as it guarantees individual attention and feedback for each player.
NOTE: Goalkeeper Academy is Available at all RESIDENTIAL camps. Sign up for camp of your choice and select Goalkeeper on the application form.
College Prep Academy - Summer 2010
College Prep Academy -
Session 1: July 10 - 13, 2010
Session 2: July 14 - 17, 2010
Resident Cost: $560.00
Commuter Cost: $400.00
Girls only ages 14-18 (Grades 9-12)
(Limited to 140 spaces)
(Teams welcome/Discounts)
This week of camp will resemble a college pre season experience for those players aiming to reach their highest potential. Sessions will revolve around tactical development in small group and team environments. The focus of this camp will be to constantly place the campers in competitive situations to challenge their skill development and evaluate their tactical decision-making. This is a highly competitive and demanding camp.
A feature of this week will be our functional training sessions, where players will be trained in the technical and tactical demands of their own position. This unique approach to player development allows our campers to train specifically for their position with added insight from players who occupy those positions on competitive collegiate teams.
The 11 v 11 evening games give campers an opportunity to put into practice the lessons they have learned during the training. Ability not age will determine where players are grouped giving every player the chance to compete at the level that will challenge them appropriately for their development. Our daily 7 a side tournament is a camp favorite and will again be featured in this session.
As an added bonus for this camp, we will introduce some speed and agility conditioning activities, which will help all campers advance to the next level. The week will also include sessions on team building, sports psychology and college recruitment. It is well balanced week aimed at giving the committed soccer player a brief glimpse of the next level and what it takes to get there.
Teams are highly encouraged to attend. Curriculums can be tailored to suit a team's needs and will be put together with the input of the coach. We are very proud of our player coach ratio of 8:1 as it guarantees individual attention and feedback for each player.
NOTE: Goalkeeper Academy is Available at all RESIDENTIAL camps. Sign up for camp of your choice and select Goalkeeper on the application form.
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High School Girl Team Only Camp - Summer 2010
High School Team Camp - July 27 - 30, 2010
High School Girls teams ONLY
Resident Cost: $525.00 teams of 15-19
Resident Cost: $500.00 teams of 20+
Commuter Cost: $400.00 teams
Max of 8 teams accepted
(Minimum 15 players required)
This camp will help prepare your team for the season. Our curriculum will include daily fitness and technical training. We will incorporate tactical development in the afternoon sessions. The evening games will be structured in a league type format to encourage competitive play. Our evening program will include team development activities as well as leadership seminars. We will also be using a Sports Psychologist to work with the teams during the week. We will also have the opportunity to use video technology to improve your team! Our staff will consist of local and regional college coaches including the Penn staff. A qualified GK coach will also work with your GKs on a daily basis.
Only 10 teams (minimum of 15 players per team) will be accepted to this camp.
NOTE: Goalkeeper Academy is Available at all RESIDENTIAL camps. Sign up for camp of your choice and select Goalkeeper on the application form.
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GoalKeeper Academy
GoalKeeper Academy is Available at all RESIDENTIAL camps. Sign up for camp of your choice and select Goalkeeper on the application form.
As a former Collegiate National Goalkeeper of the Year and goalkeeper coach for the former WUSA’s Philadelphia Charge, Coach Ambrose takes great pride in passing on his knowledge of this specialized position. Each camper will be pushed hard to reach their potential in daily technical sessions and feedback will be given on tactical aspects of the position from evaluation in small sided and 11v11 games. The combination of daily goalkeeper training and play in dynamic exercises with field players offers instant evaluation and constant improvement. Our staff includes several goalkeeper coaches and one or two collegiate keepers to give a well rounded perspective of the position. We guarantee you will leave a better goalkeeper.
Our curriculum will include:
- Footwork and Handling
- Diving
- Crosses
- Distribution
- Angle play
- Breakaways
- High balls
