The Soccer FIT Academy™ YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SKILLS CAMP is dynamic soccer training program designed specifically for the recreation and academy level player to develop a passion for the game through a fun, yet challenging soccer environment. The camp is for U8-U14 players who play at the Recreational or Academy level who are looking to build on their abilities and soccer experiences. The training curriculum is designed to nurture growth in all components of the game through age and developmentally appropriate activities and environments.

Unlike the PREMIER version of the Soccer FIT Academy camp series, Youth Development Camp participants will attend all four sessions offered (so it is not necessary to choose which sessions they want to attend). Also, unlike the Premier version, the Youth Development Camp does not teach positional or functional play. Rather, it focuses on building comfort and confidence with the ball at the player’s feet, building on foot-eye coordination, introducing foot flexibility and body awareness and teaching solid decision making.

The SOCCER F.I.T. ACADEMY™ is the official off-season training program for the Clay County Soccer Club. The camp is directed by Carlos Manuel, Clay County Soccer Club Director of Coaching and Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA) Olympic Development Program (ODP) Staff Coach. Carlos holds his USSF National B, USSF National Youth and NSCAA Level 1 GK Diploma and is a long time Jacksonville-area professional youth coach who’s developed some of the best soccer players and teams to come out of the Northeast Florida area. The Soccer FIT Academy may also bring in some of the top professional youth soccer coaches and players in Florida to be Academy Instructors. The player to coach ratio is typically kept around 11 players to 1 instructor. Spaces are limited, so please register early!

Costs:

• $100 per player for ALL 4 Youth Development (Rec) Camp Sessions and includes camp T-shirt!
•  Sibling Discount = $85 per player (after the 1st Child, immediate family members only).
•  Team Discount = $85 per player if 4 or more players from the same team register.
•  There is a minimum of 20 total registered participants for the camp to be confirmed.
•  Additional Soccer FIT Academy T-shirts can be purchased for $15 per shirt (includes sales tax).

Schedule:

Youth Development Camp (for Recreation & Academy Level Players)

•  Monday, June 27 – Thursday, June 30, 2011
•  9 am – 1 pm each day

Camp Location:

All SOCCER F.I.T. ACADEMY™ sessions will be at: 

The Dennis Viollet Soccer Complex at Eagle Harbor
          4387 Lakeshore Drive
          Fleming Island, FL 32003

Youth Development Camp Sample Daily Training Schedule:

  9:00 AM         Players Check In
  9:10 AM         Warm-Up Activity
  9:30 AM         Technical Activity #1
10:00 AM         Small Group Activity
10:30 AM         LUNCH Break & Soccer Trivia (players will need to bring their own lunch)
10:50 AM         Technical Activity #2
11:15 AM         Conditioned Games
11:45 AM         Break
12:00 AM         Small-sided Games
12:45 AM         Review & Cool Down
1:00 PM           Players Dismissed

Registration Instructions:

•  You can download the SOCCER F.I.T. ACADEMY™ Application and Medical Release Form or stop by the Clay County Soccer Club Office on Lakeshore Drive Monday-Thursday, 4-7 PM.
•  Please drop off any completed applications to the CCSC Office Monday-Thursday, 4-7 PM, along with a check made payable to: Clay County Soccer Club (there will be a $40 fee for any returned checks).
•  Deadline for registration is Wednesday, June 22, 2011.
•  For questions or additional information, please contact Carlos Manuel at carlos.manuel@claycountysoccer.com or the CCSC Office at (904) 278-1182.