Nike Boys Soccer Camp Sacred Heart University Fairfield, Connecticut
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Join us at Sacred Heart University for an intensive week of boys soccer! The best place to become a better soccer player is in the company of coaches and players who share your passion.
At NIKE Soccer Camps, our goal is to stimulate a love for the game in young athletes by showing them how to accelerate their own progress and success. We are able to offer an unforgettable growth experience no matter what your age or skill level.
Highlights Include
- Team play, skill development, games and tournaments
- Camp completion certificate
- Nike Soccer Camp T-shirt
- Personal Evaluation
- Players grouped by age and ability
- Specialized day camp offered for ages 6-11
Located between New York City and Boston, in beautiful suburban Fairfield, Sacred Heart University provides campers with first-rate coaching and fantastic facilities, including one of the finest athletic centers in New England.
Meet your coaching staff
Camp Director
Joe Barroso
Our camp directors are among the finest coaches in
America. These coaches are our partners. As such,
they have a major stake in providing camps of the
highest quality: camps that are fun, that improve the
skills of the campers, and that provide the campers
with the opportunity to make new, lifelong friends.
The best place to become a better soccer player is in
the company of coaches and players who share your
passion.
• Sacred Heart University men’s head soccer coach
• Inducted into the Connecticut Hall of Fame
• 2001 NEC champions and Coach of the Year
• ODP State of Connecticut U-16 head coach
• 1997 NEC Coach of the Year
• Member of 1990 National Championship Southern Connecticut State University team
• Former United States national team member and professional player (U.S. and Europe)
• 2010 Mens & Womens Coach of the Year
• Inducted into the New England Soccer Hall of Fame
Intense soccer sessions alternate with presentations on sports nutrition, strength training, and the basic fundamentals of the sport. Campers are housed in air conditioned campus dormitories and experience traditional college living. Individuals and teams are encouraged to attend. Team members will be grouped together in all soccer sessions.
Day Program - Designed for boys ages 6 - 11, this day camp focuses on the fundamentals and skills neccessary for young soccer players to excel. Each day runs from 9:00am - 4:30pm.
What's included in the fee?
Overnight Campers: Professional coaching and instruction, all meals, housing, supervision and evening activities.
Extended Day Campers (varies with location) 9am-9pm: Professional coaching and instruction, lunch, dinner and evening activities.
Day campers (varies with location) 9am-430pm: Professional coaching and instruction. Lunch is provided.
Soccer balls may be purchased when you register for camp for an additional $15. Campers are not required to bring a ball to camp and purchasing one is optional.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:00am Fitness and agility session
- 8:00am Breakfast
- 9:30am Session Topic of the day
- 11:00am Small sided games
- 12:00pm Lunch/rest
- 2:30pm Tactical Session
- 4:30pm Dinner
- 6:30pm Evening Games
- 9:00pm Evening Activities
- 10:30pm Lights out
SESSION INFORMATION
Check-in Session I: Thursday, July 5th between 2:00-3:00 p.m. at the Pitt Center
Check-in Session II: Wednesday, July 18th between 2:00-3:00 p.m. at the Pitt Center
Check-out Session I: Sunday, July 8th at 12:00 p.m. on the Main Field
Check-out Session II: Sunday, July 22nd at 12:00 p.m. on the Main Field
Check-in/Check-out times are for ALL CAMPERS( including day, extended day and overnight )
INSTRUCTION
Ratio: 1:10
Players Grouped by: skill, age, years of experience
Evaluation: Written by coaching staff
Facility: SHU turf and grass fields
HOUSING
Dorm: Seton Hall
Campers Per Room: 2 or 3
Roommates: If you have a roommate request, and have not already given it to us, please do so no later than 14 days before the start of camp.
Bathrooms: Shared on floor
Linens: Not provided
Air Conditioning: Yes
Key Deposit: $70 room key, $20 meal card
Spending Money: $40, please do NOT bring a pre-written check
Medical Facility: An athletic trainer is on-site and a doctor is on-call for emergencies
TRAVEL:
Nearest Airport: JFK or LaGuardia (NYC – 55 min)
Transportation: Not provided
Excellent Coaching
"The camp has an excellent coaching staff and a great field to play and practice on. Had a great time and learned a lot."
Commitment to Team Work
"This Nike camp built a very strong commitment to team work and good sportsmanship while maintaining a serious and competitive environment."
Absolute Best Time
"The Nike Camp at Sacred Heart University was extraordinary. My son is an advanced level soccer player and said he had the 'absolute best time' ever. His statement reflected the soccer instruction, soccer coaches, soccer atmosphere and the entire camp experience in general. He has participated in other 'soccer boarding camps' so he has a lot to compare. He 'loved' attending the Nike Camp and will participate again next summer."
Top Notch
"This was my second year at the camp. The soccer training and living accomodations are 'top notch'. I plan on attending a third year. Thank you!"
Excellent
"The instruction is really good, the coaches and staff are excellent and the accommodations at Sacred Heart are air conditioned which adds to the overall quality of the experience."
Parent of Camper
Great Experience
"My son had a great experience - he was very hesitant to go and had the time of his life - also was very happy with the drills."