Men's Soccer Announces Elite Soccer Academy Dates

Feb. 23, 2007

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The University of Rhode Island men's soccer program is pleased to announce its brand new Elite Soccer Academy at the University of Rhode Island!

The same focus and attention to detail that defines Rhody men's soccer will be found in the camp programs. Players will be subject to the training that the URI players receive during their pre-season period. Like the Rhode Island student-athletes, campers will have the opportunity to hear from experts in the field of nutrition, strength, speed & agility and what it takes to get to the next level.

The staff of the Elite Soccer Academy at the University of Rhode Island features college, club and high school coaches with extensive experience teaching and evaluating players. The camp attracts athletes from around the New England states and east coast while creating a friendly atmosphere of camaraderie and learning. Campers will train on the campus of the University of Rhode Island in the beautiful South County region of the Ocean State. Certified trainers are on-site at every session and on duty for the entire camp period to see to the individual needs of the participants. Most importantly, during their time on campus our participants get to work alongside college players from the University of Rhode Island as well as other colleges and universities. In our minds, these things are what sets our camp apart from others.

- John O'Connor, Camp Director

2007 Academy Schedule

April School Vacation Half-Day Academy
April 16-20, Monday - Friday

8:30 am - 12 Noon
Boys & Girls Grades K-6
Cost:    $125 ($50 deposit) - if paid in full before 4/1/07.

            $150 ($50 deposit) - if paid in full after 4/1/07.

This half-day academy during the State of Rhode Island April school vacation period is a developmental program which 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 sixth on individual skills and tactics, combination play and the fundamentals of small-sided games.

The staff features the coaches and players from the University of Rhode Island men's soccer program who teach within a curriculum developed specifically for this age group. Participants are divided by age level 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, 1 v1 training, shooting and ends with small sided play, all in a fun and challenging atmosphere. In this way players are able to work at their own comfort level and pace.

Participants will be evaluated placed into training groups appropriate for grade and or skill level during the sessions. All campers will receive an adidas t-shirt and an age appropriate sized soccer ball.

Advanced Day Academy
June 25-29, Monday-Friday

Boys & Girls Ages 6-18

Half-day (Grades K-5) 8:30 am - 12 Noon, Full-day (Grades 6-12), 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Cost:    Half-day:          $125 ($50 deposit) - if paid in full before 6/4/07.

                                    $150 ($50 deposit) - if paid in full after 6/4/07.

            Full-day:          $225 ($50 deposit) - if paid in full before 6/4/07.

                                    $275 ($50 deposit) - if paid in full after 6/4/07.

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
July 21-24, Saturday - Tuesday

Boys Grades 9-12

Cost:    $550 ($100 deposit) - if paid in full before 7/1/07.

            $600 ($100 deposit) - if paid in full after 7/1/07.

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 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 also available through the camp store. Enrollment at the camp is limited to 90 players 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 or her 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
By Appointment Only, Monday - Friday

8:30 am - 12 Noon
Boys & Girls Grades K-6
Cost:    $125 ($50 deposit)

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, 1 v1 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
By Appointment, Monday - Friday.
High School JV/Varsity, and Club Teams

Cost:    $100 per player

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 University of Rhode Island men's soccer 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.