Oct. 28, 2008
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The Santa Clara men's and women's soccer programs will join forces this winter to host co-ed Christmas Camp for age 6-12. Two super skills camp sessions will be offered along with a goalkeeper camp from Dec. 22-30.
The Mission of the Santa Clara Soccer Camps is to develop the American youth soccer player through the SCU Soccer Philosophy. The philosophy of positive teaching by role-models provides a nurturing environment for each player to gain self confidence, self-motivation, and self-discipline. All players are challenged and supported by the curriculum while forming friendships with the coaching staff and fellow players.
The camps will be instructed by associate head women's soccer coach Gregg Murphy, associate head men's soccer coach Eric Yamamoto, women's assistant coach Curtis McAlister and men's assistant coach Rusty Johnson.
Super Skills Day Camp Curriculum
Dates: Dec. 22-23 or Dec. 29-30, 2008
Time: 9 a.m. - Noon
Location: The Santa Clara Soccer Park
Ages: 6-12
Price: $99
Description: Skill-teaching rotation system designed to introduce and improve technical skills of the game. Each sector of the rotation will focus on a different technical skill and will be reinforced and expanded upon each day. Emphasis will be placed upon improving the overall skill of each player.
Goalkeeper Day Camp Curriculum
Date: Dec. 22-23, 2008 ONLY
Time: 9 a.m. - Noon
Location: The Santa Clara Soccer Park
Ages: 8-12
Price: $125
Description: The focus of the goalkeeping camp will be to develop the technical skills of the young goalkeeper. The basic fundamentals of footwork, catching, and diving, will be emphasized in a small group atmosphere. Groupings will be determined by ability.
For more information, please contact Rusty Johnson at (408) 554-4003 or via e-mail at mjohnson@scu.edu.