Nike Soccer Camp Elmhurst College Elmhurst, Illinois
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Located just 17 miles outside of Chicago, the beautiful Elmhurst College provides an excellent suburban site for a NIKE Soccer Specialty Camp.
Instruction focuses on functional training, attacking, supporting play, decision making, shooting, defending, small-sided games, 11v11, and creativity. Goalkeeping training is provided. The camp now provides a second soccer stadium for use during the camp. Full supervision and activities are provided for day campers during down time, including swimming for all campers in between sessions.
Highlights Include
- Nike Soccer Camp T-shirt
- Post camp evaluation by camp director and staff
- Team play, skill development, games & tournaments
- Specialized goalkeeping and striker session
- Teams are welcome during session one
Campers train on a brand new astroplay surface; the only surface approved by FIFA (world soccer governing body), and learn how to take their game to the next level. Session one from July 11-14 is a Total Player Development session. Session two from July 27-29 is a Specialized Attacker and Goalkeeper program. For more information on each session, please visit the Details tab.
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Meet your coaching staff
Camp Director
Dave Di Tomasso
Elmhurst College Men’s Head Coach Dave Di Tomasso and his experienced staff , including college coaches, college players and professional players, direct the campers through a carefully devised instructional program with an 8:1 player to coach ratio.
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• Former head women’s soccer coach for 6 years
• Coached two Academic All-Americans, four Regional Academic Award winners, and one All-American player
• NSCAA Team Academic Award seven years running
• USSF “A” coaching license-NSCAA Premiere Diploma
• NSCAA Regional Director of Coaches
• Overall winning percentage (.730) - ranked top in conference
• Top-level U.S. and German professional player
• Tenth year camp director, Illinois Olympic Development Program staff member
Session I - JULY 11-14 - Total Player Development Camp: At Elmhurst we interested in developing the player to their fullest potential. Instruction focuses on functional training, attacking, supporting play, decision-making, shooting, defending, small-sided games, while using the Cutting edge process of “PERFECT PRACTICE.” No time is wasted as players are asked to “train with purpose,” and understand that “Creativity comes out of Structure.” We introduce the players to Classroom sessions, and train on TWO beautiful Field-Turf Fields. Full supervision and activities are provided for day campers during down time. Swimming is available in between sessions.
Teams are welcome! A Specialized Team Program is offered during Session I for teams interested in enhancing the Team concept. Focus will be on systems of play, combination play, possession with purpose, finishing, and leadership. Coaches are invited to attend.
Session II - JULY 27-29 - Specialized Attacker and Goalkeeper Program. Now in its 7th exciting year the Attacking Camp trains strikers and mid-fielders the art of scoring goals and the development of the attack! We teach how to create more chances, bending balls, ball striking, shot placement, and many other useful techniques to master the art of scoring! Our incredible staff includes college coaches and other high level coaches.
“Top Flight”Goalkeeper Program provides a balance of individual instruction, classroom video sessions, and pressure training that ensures every goalkeeper receives professional attention aimed at maximizing his/her experience. “Training under pressure” is one of the keys to being an Elite Goalkeeper. Our program pushes you to your limits in all phases of goalkeeper performance. Goalkeepers train as a group throughout the morning and afternoon and join their assigned team in the evenings.
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
- 7:00-7:30am Sunrise Soccer
- 7:45-8:30am Breakfast
- 9:00-11:00am Session I
- 11:45am-1:00pm Lunch
- 2:00-4:00pm Session II
- 4:45-5:45pm Dinner
- 6:30-8:30pm Evening matches
SESSION INFORMATION
Check-in: Between 11:00am-1:00pm at the Frick Center on the first day of camp.
Check-out: Session I- Saturday, July 14th. Session II- Sunday, July 29th
Session I: Final games will take place from 9am-11am, Graduation will be from 11:30-12:15 on the field.
Session II: Final games will take place from 2pm-4:30pm., Graduation will be from 4:00-4:45pm on the field.
INSTRUCTION
Ratio: 1:10
Players Grouped by: skill, age, years of experience
Evaluation: Written by coaching staff
Facility: Grass & Turf fields
HOUSING
Dorm: will be assigned at check in
Campers Per Room: 2
Roommates: guaranteed if requested 14 days prior to camp
Bathrooms: shared on floor
Linens: Not provided
Air Conditioning: Yes
Key Deposit: $80 made to Elmhurst College Soccer
Spending Money: $40
Medical Facility: an athletic trainer is on-site and a hospital 2 miles from campus
TRAVEL:
Nearest Airport: Chicago O’Hare or Chicago Midway
Transportation: Not provided
Coming back next year!
"The soccer camp was not only intensive but my daughter came away with more skills and self-confidence in her ability to play. She is ready to attend next year!"
Great overall experience!
"Nike Soccer Camp was a great experience overall! I loved all of the coaches, The skills that they were teaching were great, and the way the taught the skills was great. I was sad to leave at the end of the week, and I want to go back next year!"
First Time Camper
"First time my son ever attended an overnight camp of any sort. He had a great time meeting new friends, and he felt very comfortable in the setting in which he was placed. He enjoyed the coaching staff very much and appreciated their instruction and insight. He also enjoyed the staff playfulness! He came home with a new vision for his participation in the game. He looks forward to putting his new education to use this fall. He would very much like to go back if possible next year. Thank you for making this such a positive experience for my son."
Top Notch
"The camp was run very well by Coach Dave. I was impressed with the staff and the top notch level of professionalism and soccer development taught by the staff."
Loved the Camp!
"Packed a lot of soccer game and instruction in a very short weekend. I was exhausted when I got home…in a good way!"
Had a Terrific Time!
"Our son had a terrific time and thoroughly enjoyed himself. The staff made him feel comfortable, free to learn and be creative, and safe in all ways. It was his first time away and he was not home sick at all. This was in part due to the intense schedule of training but also due to the invested staff."
Past Camper
Nike Camp was Awesome!
"Nike camp was awesome! We stayed in actual college dorms and got to experience amazing campus lifestyle. If you love soccer you will love Nike Soccer Camps, the players are competitive and come at every level. The instructors were young and fun and we all had a great time. We played a perfect amount of soccer each day. You make a lot of fun friends at camp and you will always want to come back."