Chicago Stars Golden Boot & Goalkeeper Soccer Academy - North Shore Sports Center
- Day
- Half-day
- Female
- Summer
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Improve your game, have serious fun, and meet a Chicago Stars player!
Join us for a premier Chicago Stars Soccer Camp training experience at North Shore Sports Center, featuring coaching from the renowned Chicago Stars! Whether you're a beginner or aiming to elevate your skills, this camp provides a dynamic environment to enhance your game. Enjoy a mix of position-specific technical drills, tactical training, and fun activities, all designed to help you grow as a player.
The Golden Boot Academy is specifically designed for strikers and attack-minded players, with a focus on shooting technique, skill development and tactical awareness in the final third. The staff will put players through a challenging and comprehensive, age/level appropriate training program that provides repetition and ideas in attacking moments.
The Chicago Stars FC Goalkeeper Academy is specifically designed for female goalkeepers with a focus on the technical and tactical side of the game that are required to be a top-level goalkeeper! The staff will put goalkeepers through a challenging and comprehensive, age/level appropriate work out to give the players an edge over their competition!
Highlights Include
- Programming and curriculum designed for young female soccer players
- Fundamental technical and tactical training
- Communication and leadership development
- Exclusive Stars FC Camp Shirt and Camp Swag
- One free match ticket included
- Chicago Stars FC player in attendance*
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Camp Coaches
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Technical Director Anthony Szymel
Anthony grew up in the Chicago area playing for a number of clubs in the area, attended Lewis University and was the starting goalkeeper for three of his four years with the program, ultimately earning Scholar All-American honors his senior season. After college he immediately got into coaching and has been doing so ever since with over 16 years of experience at the club, high school, and college levels.
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Manager Rachel Cox
Rachel grew up in Northern California and played Division I volleyball at the University of Rhode Island and professionally in Greece, Portugal, and New Zealand. She has been a coach for 12 years, including three years of coaching full-time and working in sports management.
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Camp Details
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
You can expect high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.
CAMP INFO:
Camp Dates: July 7-11, 2025 (Mon-Fri)
Ages: 10-16
Gender: Girls
Camp Hours: 9:00am-12:00pm or 9:00am-3:00pm
- Check-in & out Location: North Shore SportsCenter
- Meals: NOT provided. Please bring a packed lunch/snacks
*Check-in starts 15 minutes before camp start time
CAMP DETAILS
The Chicago Stars Academy provides soccer-specific camps and clinics to athletes in and around the Chicagoland area. The Chicago Stars Academy's mission is to create an inclusive, challenging, and inspiring atmosphere for young female athletes to thrive. We aim to help athletes build confidence, leadership skills, and personal growth through the game of soccer.
The Chicago Stars camps are led by current Academy staff and coaches. We aim to provide a professional, fun and welcoming environment for girls to cultivate new skills while further developing and mastering current strengths. The camp curriculum focuses on foot skills, passing/receiving, and finishing techniques that allow players to be successful in game situations.
GOLDEN BOOT ACADEMY DETAILS
The Golden Boot Academy is specifically designed for strikers and attack-minded players, with a focus on shooting technique, skill development and tactical awareness in the final third. The staff will put players through a challenging and comprehensive, age/level-appropriate training program that provides repetition and ideas in attacking moments.
GOALKEEPER ACADEMY DETAILS
The Chicago Stars FC Goalkeeper Academy is specifically designed for female goalkeepers with a focus on the technical and tactical side of the game that are required to be a top-level goalkeeper! The staff will put goalkeepers through a challenging and comprehensive, age/level-appropriate work out to give the players an edge over their competition!
CHICAGO STARS MATCH
All campers who attend a Chicago Stars camps will receive one (1) complimentary ticket to a regular season home match at SeatGeek Stadium. Additional tickets will be available to purchase for a discounted rate. Camper tickets will be sent via email upon completion of camp.
CHICAGO STARS PLAYER MEET & GREET
All full-day campers will have a chance to meet a Chicago Stars player in the afternoon to close out camp.*
*Chicago Stars Players availability is based on their training schedule, travel schedule, and personal schedule. There is no guarantee there will be a player in attendance.
**All of this information is subject to change
PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST
To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist.
All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
Instruction: Training from the Chicago Stars Academy staff, players, and coaches
Day campers: Lunch or snacks are not provided. Please bring a packed lunch. There will be a water station available to fill up and stay hydrated
Supervision: Staff members are strategically placed throughout the camp to provide optimal supervision and participate in all activities
Camp T-shirt: All campers receive a Chicago Stars Academy T-Shirt!
Camp Giveaways: All campers receive Chicago Stars giveaway bags!
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, & FACILITY
Ratio: Low camper-to-coach ratio
Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience
Facility: North Shore SportsCenter
Medical Protocol: All Chicago Stars Camps will have a licensed and certified athletic trainer through our partnership with Rush Hospital, Rush Physical Therapy, and Rush Orthopedics. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital
CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING:
Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.
- Soccer ball
- Athletic clothing
- Soccer shoes (no metal studs)
- Shin guards
- Water bottle
- Sunblock
- Packed lunch and snacks
- Small gym bag/backpack
TEAM DISCOUNT
If you have a group of 5 or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper is eligible for a 20% discount. To request a discount code, please email us at [email protected] and provide your group/team name and fee type (day/half-day).
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is not provided. Campers are responsible for getting to and from camp on their own. There is no supervision before or after camp hours so please make arrangements to pick up your child on time.
MEDICAL PROTOCOL
All Chicago Stars Camps will have a licensed and certified athletic trainer through our partnership with Rush Hospital, Rush Physical Therapy, and Rush Orthopedics.
COMPANY POLICIES
For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.
NIKE SOCCER CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our soccer camps please see our FAQ page.
***Camps are open to any and all entrants. Enrollment in our camps is limited only by age, gender, and capacity restrictions as specified by each camp.
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Important Information & Sample Daily Schedule
- Equipment Needed All campers must bring a soccer ball, soccer cleats, shin guards, athletic shoes, and a water bottle.
- 8:45am Check-in
- 9:00am-10:30am Training Session I
- 10:30am-11:00am Break
- 11:00am-12:00pm Training Session II
- 12:00pm-12:30pm Lunch/Half-Day Campers Depart
- 12:30pm-1:00pm Leadership Training/Team Building Activities
- 1:00pm-2:00pm Training Session III
- 2:00pm-2:15pm Break
- 2:15pm-3:00pm Training Session IV
- 3:00pm Campers Depart
Camp Dates & Prices
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