I have a U13 looking to go to a residential camp with a competitive environment. Where is everybody going this summer? He has 4 or 5 teammates going to Vogelsinger. Any other ideas?
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He's a U13. He is TWELVE years old...really?...a college coaches?! Find a camp that is FUN!, has great coaches, lots of soccer and OTHER activities (beach, pool, etc....maybe a field trip)Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
Assume overnight, i.e. residential, usually a four night camp. Look at PTUSA (Paul Turner's camp on the cape), had players go there several years, best for about U10 to U14 imo, MPS, if I dare mention them have some very good camps, and, for younger players, Holy Cross College has day and overnight, Vogelsinger has always had a good reputation. There are many more "club" camps, but I would be cautious about these especially after U11 or U12. Residentail soccer camps, again, in my experience, can take a player far past the level they were at when they started, and can make several times the impact an entire spring or fall club season can make for a player's progress. Good Luck, I will post again when I think of a few more.Comment
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Although MPS as a club is debatable, their camps are great.Comment
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Anyone have any experience with vogelesinger camps. I'd appreciate any input. I'm looking for a residential camp form my daughter that will be challenging and not simply an extension of her club team.Comment
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I don't think you're alone in that view...but it sort of doesn't make any sense to me.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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John Smith is a very good camp with overnight and day options. Id reccomend overnight thoughOriginally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Are there different coaches or the same that coach with the club? Club is second rate at best.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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It is because during the year, the coaches have to work in the office all day and then coach in the evening. There is 1 car for 3 or 4 coaches. That coach has to pick everyone up and drop them off at the end of the night. Being given the car is a curse for the MPS coach. He has to drive 3 or 4 mates home so he/she doesn't get home until after 11 pm.Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
On top of the 8 am to 11 pm M - F work. They have to coach on the weekends. Their work week is at least 100 hours during the Fall/Spring.
In the summer, they often do not have to go to the office so it is just being outside playing soccer which is what they love.Comment
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My son attended the Serie A Soccer camp last year, they are doing again this year and they added a second Italian professional coach. It was an excellent camp, going through the fundamentals and individual coaching, using different techniques and drills that you don't see typically done around here. I am going to sign up my son again this year, I believe they do it at the end of June in Lexington, MA.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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