We have renamed our Sr. Academy camp to the No.1 Elite Training Academy. This camp will combine the best of our Sr. Academy and College Prep camps to offer our High School and Club players the best and most complete training experience possible.
Ages U14-U19, 2000-2005 Male and Female, Field Players and Goalkeepers
The No.1 Elite Training Camp is designed for the ambitious player who wishes to challenge themselves by being trained at the next level. Throughout the week, players will be put in a competitive environment that will bring out their very best. Our focus will be on the current US Soccer player development model. Based on their birth year, our participants will explore the six Key Qualities of a U.S Soccer Player. They are:
- Game understanding and decision making:
The ability to read and understand the game and make autonomous decisions.
- Initiative:
Take initiative and be proactive
- Focus:
The ability to focus for the duration of a match in their task
- Optimal Technical:
Execute their task for the duration of their match with optimal technical ability
- Optimal Physical:
Execute their task with optimal physical ability
- Responsibility:
Take responsibility and accountability for their own development and performance
At the No. 1 Elite Training Camp, players will be exposed to the 3 moments of the game; attacking, defending and transition at a deeper level, so they can be a successful playing in the modern game.
Competitive tournaments will be played throughout the week, and will be the highlight of our evening sessions. Players will have the opportunity to compete against other teams (World Cup), against other players (Dutch) and against themselves (Pressure Training).
Staff Coaches at the No. 1 Elite Training Camp will share their knowledge and passion for the game on and off the field. After our evening sessions, players will meet with their Staff Coaches to review the day’s events. In addition, High Performance discussions led by our staff coaches and guest speakers occur throughout the week. Topics will be relevant to the development of the modern player and include, “Playing Soccer in College”,” Behaviors for High Level Players” and “Nutrition and “Soccer Specific Conditioning.
At select The No.1 Elite Training Camp sites we host the No. 1 College Showcase ID events. When you enroll in the Elite Training Camp, you will have the opportunity to also enroll into the College Showcase ID Camp. The directors of our College ID Showcase Camps are all currently active college coaches. In addition, the College Showcase ID Camps allow you to be seen by, and to work directly with college coaches and their assistants from programs all over the US. Additional details regarding both events will be sent to you upon receipt of your registration.
We offer both Residential and Commuter options at The No.1 Elite Training Camp. Resident campers stay on campus in the dorms at night, whereas commuter campers will leave for home following the Evening Field Session. The resident camper registration fee includes room and all meals. Meals included in the commuter registration fee are lunch and dinner daily. Residents and commuters will get the same No.1 Elite Training Camp on-field training.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are players evaluated? Our professional staff coaches do a daily evaluation to ensure that the players are in the right groups and receiving the expert coaching that is expected. At the end of the week, every player will review with their staff coach No.1 Elite Training Camp Player Journal. This detailed report is written with input of their staff coach during the week, and reviewed by the camp director.
Will this program help prepare the player for the next level? Yes! This specialized week of training will provide you with the confidence to make the next step in your playing career. Our staff is comprised of College level coaches and players. Whether you are getting ready for your High School, Club or College season, you will gain the confidence needed to compete at the next level.
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