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Men's Soccer
Men's Soccer Announces 2009 Elite Soccer Academy Dates
Brochure | Online Registration | Health Form KINGSTON, R.I. - University of Rhode Island head men's soccer coach John O'Connor is pleased to announce the dates for the 2009 Rhode Island Elite Soccer Academy at the University of Rhode Island. The youth soccer camp, staffed by the University of Rhode Island men's soccer coaches and players, enters its third exciting year of operation after a very successful debut in 2007. REISA Director Coach John O'Connor commented "We continue to grow and get great feedback on what we have offer in terms of training and preparation and development of players looking to play at the next level. We had a great summer again in 2008 sharing our knowledge with the youth of Rhode Island as well as recruiting for future classes at URI. I can't wait to get going in 2009". The 2009 schedule features half-day, full-day, community and an Elite Academies which are designed to develop those players who are just starting in the game all the way up to players with an eye on competing in college. All sessions (with the exception of the community academies) will be held on the beautiful campus of the University of Rhode Island in Kingston. June marks the beginning of the summer programs with the Advanced Day Academy which has not only a half-day component for players 5-10, but a full-day session for players 11-18 years old. The all-day academy is co-ed and will be divided into age and skill appropriate training groups. Players will participate in progressive sessions on defending, attacking and shooting as well as technically training and various games to test what they have learned. In addition, all throughout the summer months the Rhode Island Elite Soccer Academy staff can come to YOU through our Community Academies. These weekly 2 hour innovative sessions are set up with a host community providing the players and site and the REISA staff then travels to them. The summer camp season finished with the Elite Overnight Academy created specifically for high school boys with an eye on playing in college and particularly at the University of Rhode Island. Participants will be trained in sessions which will give them an inside look at what will be expected of them at the next level. Coach O'Connor notes, "We had several recruited players come to camp last summer and have commitments for the 2008 season from two of the best". Coaches from the URI staff plus coaches from other New England Division I and III colleges and Universities will make up the staff. A bonus is that the participants get to know and work with the players from the University of Rhode Island as they act as camp counselors and demonstrators. Rhode Island Elite Soccer Academy offers something for every age player. Quality instruction, experienced instructors, a fun environment and development as a soccer player are guaranteed. 2009 Academy Schedule Advanced Full Day Academy Half-Day Prices: Full-Day Prices: The full-day academy is designed to instruct boys and girls in individual skills, tactics, and fundamentals of team play all in a competitive but safe environment. The academy features a hand picked coaching staff who will conduct training sessions from a curriculum specifically designed for this camp by the University of Rhode Island staff. The half-day camp closely mirrors the April school vacation academy. The full-day academy's morning sessions are divided into three training sessions: defending, attacking, and crossing & finishing. Between each session there are preview/overview demonstrations led by URI Head Coach John O'Connor with the assistance of the University of Rhode Island players and other college staff in attendance. At lunch the half-day campers head home while the full-time campers re-energize their batteries in preparation for the afternoon team training session and full-sided games which always finish the day. Participants will be evaluated and divided into training groups appropriate for grade and or skill level during the sessions. All campers receive an adidas t-shirt and soccer ball. Elite Residential Academy Prices: Our Elite Residential Academy for boys is designed for the experienced and serious soccer player who is looking to continue his career in college. THIS SESSION IS NOT FOR THOSE JUST BEGINNING TO PLAY THE GAME OF SOCCER and may include players interested in attending and playing in College or at the University of Rhode Island in the future. The academy features a hand picked professional coaching staff who will conduct training sessions from a curriculum specifically designed for this camp by the University of Rhode Island staff. Training sessions are run by experienced college or club soccer coach who will be assisted by one of the quality college players working the camp. Between each session there are demonstrations led by URI Head Coach John O'Connor with the assistance of the college players which reviews or previews the mornings sessions. This type of training will let each participant experience what a college pre-season is all about. The afternoon begins with lectures from professionals in the fields of nutrition and physical training followed by a 90 minute technical session coached by URI Head Coach John O'Connor and assisted by the college players. Participants work on individual and small group skills with the emphasis on quality repetitions in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. After dinner the players prepare for evening games where they get a chance to put into practice the things the techniques and tactics learned during the days training sessions. Evening group meetings before bed follow covering subjects such as the college recruiting process and playing at the next level. Each participant will receive an adidas training kit consisting of two (2) t-shirts, shorts, socks and a ball which is mandatory at each training session and game. Players will also have the opportunity to purchase extra adidas training equipment is available through the camp store. Enrollment at the camp is limited to 90 field players and 12 goalkeepers in order to assure quality training and game experience. Evaluations will be written and provided to every player at the end of the week. The elite residential camps are offered to the soccer player thinking of playing soccer at the "next level" and looking to improve his game. Players in this environment will get a preview of what it requires to play in an environment that is designed to replicate a University of Rhode Island soccer pre-season week. Technical and tactical aspects of the game are identified and developed through videos, discussions, college and professional player demonstrations, coaching sessions, small sided games, and full field competition. Players from the University of Rhode Island and other college programs will assist in coaching, provide demonstrations, and act as role models throughout the week of camp. Half-Day Summer Community Academy Price: This academy, like our other day academies is a developmental program and may be the first camp experience for many of our young soccer players. It is designed to instruct boys and girls in grades kindergarten through fifth on individual skills and tactics, combination play and the fundamentals of small-sided games all in a fun and challenging atmosphere. In this way players are able to work at their own comfort level and pace. The plus is that the coaching staff COMES TO YOU! A staff of coaches and players from the University of Rhode Island men's soccer program travel to your pre-arranged site and teach a curriculum developed specifically for this level of players. Participants are divided by age and or ability in order to challenge them as well as allow each player to experience success during the week. Each day is composed of individual skill development, 1v1 training, shooting and ends with small sided play. Participants receive an adidas t-shirt and soccer ball. Availability of these specialized camps is limited and a minimum of 20 players is required to schedule. ON-LINE REGISTRATION IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS ACADEMY. Please contact the URI men's soccer office at (401) 874-2560 in order to arrange for one of these special sessions. On-Site Community Team Academy Price: The On-Site Community Team Academy is designed to prepare local high school and club programs for up coming seasons or tournaments. The weekly two hour a day sessions conducted at a time convenient for both the coaching staff and players occur on a site close to your home...meaning the URI coaching staff and players COME TO YOU! Training themes or specific sessions can be by request or designed in consultation with the Rhode Island Elite Soccer Academy coaching staff. Participants receive an adidas t-shirt in a color of the team's choice and 20 soccer balls for their team to keep for training during their season. Availability of these specialized camps is limited and a minimum of 18 players is required to schedule. ON-LINE REGISTRATION IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS ACADEMY. Please contact the URI men's soccer office at (401) 874-2560 in order to arrange for one of these special sessions. Individual Player Training Price: Members of the coaching staff of the Rhode Island Elite Soccer Academy are available for individual player training designed to improve specific technical areas of a player's game. The sessions conducted at a time convenient for both the coaching staff and player occur at the University of Rhode Island campus. Training themes or specific sessions can be by request or designed in consultation with staff. Participants receive an adidas t-shirt in a color of the team's choice and 20 soccer balls for their team to keep for training during their season. Availability of these specialized camps is limited and a minimum of 18 players is required to schedule. ON-LINE REGISTRATION IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS ACADEMY. Please contact the URI men's soccer office at (401) 874-2560 in order to arrange for one of these special sessions.
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