Eurotech® has compiled a list of “Frequently Asked Questions” for your convenience. If your questions have not been answered in this section of our website, please don’t hesitate to speak to a Eurotech® representative by calling our National Office at 1-800-679-9830 Monday-Friday between the hours of 9am and 5pm EST (Eastern Standard Time). Our representatives will be more than happy to answer any camp questions or concerns that you may have.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What type of players attend Eurotech® camps?
A. Eurotech® typically attracts dedicated and comitted players of all ages and abilities who truly want to improve their level of play in an exciting, highly competitive environment featuring the finest European coaches available. For both teams and individual players, Eurotech® programs are the camps to attend. We work hard in a 24-hour a day soccer-learning environment. For the focused player who is not necessarily outstanding at the moment and whose goals are to become the best they can be, our programs will be a challenging and extremely positive soccer experience! Players will get fantastic results based on how hard they are willing to work!
Q: Can I attend a Eurotech® camp as a goalkeeper and a field player?
A: Eurotech® campers must choose to participate as either a goalkeeper or a field player. The camp curriculum and programs provide a progressive format and switching back and forth between the goalkeeper and field player program will not allow campers to receive the appropriate progression of training. Many campers attend one session as a goalkeeper and a second session as a field player at the same site or even another one of our sites located around the country.
Q. Can my son/daughter “Play Up” at a Eurotech® camp?
A. Eurotech® encourages players to “play up” in age and be placed in an environment that will challenge them. Many of our Staff Coaches and Directors are involved with professional youth development and recruitment at European clubs and will recognize a player who is outstanding in their age group. With a small coaching staff to camper ratio, all campers are monitored closely and adjustments are made as needed to ensure that all campers are challenged but not put in a position to be physically harmed. The safety of our campers is always our #1 priority and our coaching staff is highly experienced in identifying talented players. All campers and teams are always grouped by age and ability and compete and train with those at their level.
Q. What do campers do in their free time?
A. To be honest, there practically is none! Over the past 20 years, the Eurotech® Academy program and curriculum has been creatively designed to keep your son or daughter focused on what they came to our camp for - to become the best soccer player they can be! The end result is to maximize the soccer education that you invested in, therefore, we give every camper a full day of fun and productive soccer training – on and off the field! Proper rest periods are always given throughout the day, but this is a camp for focused, dedicated players who want to truly improve.
Q: What is the ratio of boys to girls?
A: It is always difficult to predict the ratio of boys to girls at any Eurotech® camp session. However, generally speaking, the percentage of boys to girls is in the neighborhood of 50% at most sites and the ratio between the 9-12 year old age bracket and 13-18 year old age bracket has also averaged close to 50% over the past several years.
Q: What is the ratio of staff to campers?
A: At all Eurotech® camp sessions the overall camper to staff ratio averages approximately 10:1 or better in most cases. This camper to staff ratio refers to all full time Eurotech® camp staff; National Directors, Associate Directors, Staff Coaches, Head Athletic Trainer, Student Athletic Trainers, Support Medical Staff and Counselors. This is well above camp industry standards and has been the standard in which other soccer camps have tried to mimic! The camper to coaching staff is typically around 12:1 with the younger age groups and 16:1 or a little higher with the older age groups.
Q. Are teams welcome?
A. Absolutely. Eurotech® is America’s #1 Team Camp and has worked with teams from over 20 states and several countries last year! No one works with more teams than Eurotech®. Nationally recognized, Eurotech® attracts competitive club, high school, and various private school groups and teams each and every year. All teams and groups are roomed together and train together. Field players train as a team and goalkeepers train with our specialized Goalkeeper Academy program daily before joining their team in the evening tournament matches. The coach always attends free with a team of 10 or more players.
Q: How do I register my team?
A: Teams or groups of individuals (minimum - 10) may reserve space for camp by submitting a Team Reservation Form (No Deposit Required!). This simply allows you to collect registrations and payments, organize any tryout situations or even form a team or group of players from your club or high school without having to worry if space is available. The Team Reservation Form can be downloaded from this website or call a Eurotech® representative at 1-800-679-9830 for more information. After officially reserving space for your team or group, you can then collect all the individual player applications and payments to be mailed to Eurotech® at one time in one envelope.
Q: Do you offer camp scholarships?
A: Absolutely. One (1) Official Eurotech® Scholarship for every 15 paying campers can be provided to all teams or group leaders who have reserved space at camp with an official Team Reservation Form and have mailed all registrations in one envelope.
Q: Do you offer any fundraising support?
A: Yes we do – as a matter of fact, many of our individual campers, groups and teams have utilized the fundraising resources provided on this web site under the “Fundraising Programs” section as well as our fundraising section under “Soccer Links”. Eurotech® has recognized that raising monies for a camp or tour in this day and age is a neccesity and has created valuable resources to assist our campers and tour participants in raising the money needed to attend our programs. The “Fundraising Programs” section features highly recommended easy to use programs by our “Official Fundraising Partner” My Sports Dreams. Our “Soccer Links” section has saved you valuable time by featuring links to our favorite sources for fundraising programs that are guaranteed to work – we’ve weeded through the thousands of programs available and put the best ones in one convenient place for your review!
Q. What about individuals and smaller groups of less than 10 players?
A. We certainly welcome smaller groups to camp, in fact, many teams that register attended as a smaller group the year prior. All individuals and small groups will be placed on a team made up of other individual players or small groups of similar age and ability, assigned a Eurotech® team trainer and will receive the same high quality training and competition as any team that is registered.
Q. Can parents and coaches come to watch sessions?
A. All sessions are open and we encourage parents and coaches to visit at any time during the course of the camp week. Many coaches, parents, siblings and relatives that live locally typically visit campus to watch the popular tournament matches in the evening after dinner. Due to Eurotech® security guidelines, we ask that all Eurotech® guests check-in and identify themsleves with their son or daughter’s trainer or another camp representative on-site. Don’t be surpised if a Eurotech® Director introduces himself or herself to you in between matches – they always like to meet guests and discuss the programs! Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs and camera’s – we’d love to show you what a typical day at Eurotech® is like!
Q. Does the camp provide education regarding college recruitment?
A. Yes. Older campers will benefit from an extensive College Seminar during the exclusive daily Eurotech® Performance Lecture Sessions. This popular program is put on in conjunction with The Sport Source and The Student Athlete Magazine.
Q. Will attendance at your camp help a player get a college scholarship?
A. No camp can promise you a scholarship, but we can help you with the process. If your son or daughter arrives at camp with an open mind to learning, every camper will leave Eurotech® with a full understanding of how the college recruiting process works and what college coaches are looking for. It is never guaranteed, but Eurotech® typically does feature top college coaches on staff in addition to their highly acclaimed European staff roster, but the camp was created and designed to develop serious players for the next level and provide a competitive environment for, whether it be college or beyond. Our camp also has a large network of college coaches that we work with on a regular basis who are looking for "special" players.
Q: Will I receive a confirmation after I register my child?
A: Yes. Online registrations will receive an immediate confirmation via email which will direct you to our online based Confirmation Center where you can download Medical Forms, Directions to Camp, Player Profiles and more. Registrations via phone, fax or mail will also receive confirmation via e-mail, provided a valid e-mail address is listed. Make sure to include a valid e-mail address on the application where indicated. Confirmation packets are never mailed out!
Q: Where do I send the balance of my payment?
A: All camp balances must be paid in full by June 1 of the current year prior to camp and any new registrations made after June 1 must be paid in full at the time of registration. If paying by postal order or check, please mail to: Eurotech Soccer Academies Inc., 11815 Fountain Way, One City Center Suite 300, Newport News, VA 23606 USA.
Q: Do you provide a written evaluation for campers?
A: Absolutely! Eurotech® prides itself on providing the finest written evaluation in the sports camp industry! Our written evaluation covers approximately 75 specific soccer skills and the trainer assigns a score to each one! Each player receives this honest and accurate written evaluation from their trainer based on what he/she sees in your son or daughter’s performance during the attended week of camp. This extensive evaluation process will identify potential strengths and weaknesses and every camper will be well equipped with plenty of training sessions to work on long after the camp ends.
Q: How much spending money should a camper bring?
A: Eurotech® DOES NOT utilize a camp bank system and campers are always responsible for any money that they bring. Although never guaranteed, some sites will feature a camp snack bar or campus store which is open daily. Typically, campers like to order pizza for a snack after the evening tournament and when available, Eurotech® will provide nightly pizza order service to keep this organized and efficient. Eurotech® will also operate a small camp store with Eurotech®/adidas® merchandise on the first day of camp at registration.
Q: Does Eurotech® operate a camp store?
A: Eurotech® is not a retailer, although there is typically a Eurotech®/adidas® camp store available during the first day of registration for campers’ additional equipment needs as well as family souvenirs.
Q: Can campers bring snacks and drinks for their rooms?
A: Yes, most campers bring extra snacks, sports drinks and bottled water for their room. As mentioned above, some sites have a snack bar available to campers at various hours of the day and for those sites that do not have a snack bar, vending machines are usually available. Dinner is the last meal served daily at 5:00pm with nightly pizza orders taken earlier in the day to be delivered after the evening tournament matches – perfect timing for hungry campers!
Q: Can campers bring televisions, refrigerators, video games and DVD machines for their rooms?
A: Yes, it is allowed and some campers do indulge in the “comforts of home” while at camp, but we suggest two things to keep in mind: 1. As a camp operator and given our very busy daily schedule, there will be very little time to take advantage of these luxuries and 2. As a parent, before you break your back and load up the family SUV, ask yourself honestly if your child can do without these “luxury items” for one week?
Q: Are cell phones allowed at camp?
A: Eurotech® campers are welcome to bring cell phones to camp. Eurotech® certainly recognizes that communication with your child while at camp is important and also realize that most dormitories are no longer equipped with active pay phones, however, there are always phones available for use with a credit card or by calling collect. Our cell phone usage guidelines will be discussed on the first day of camp and are typically only to be used in between field sessions and will be restricted after lights out! The camp administrator and directors will always have 24-hour access to a cell phone and can help younger campers call home if needed at any time.
Q: Can Field Players and Goalkeepers room together and How much time will they spend together during the day?
A: Field Players and Goalkeepers may room together regardless if they came as friends or teammates. They will be in different teaching groups on the field but if they are the same age, there is a good chance that they will compete on the field during different training sessions and tournament play. Goalkeepers who attend with teams will always join their own team for the tournament matches in the evening and during special sessions involving shooting or demonstrations. In addition, Field Players and Goalkeepers will always have the opportunity to walk to and from the field together, eat their meals together, socialize and even have swim time together where swimming facilities are available!
Q: Is my roommate request guaranteed?
A: Yes and No! Honestly, we are unable to 100% “guarantee” roommate requests as dorm layouts differ from site to site, although we typically are able to accomodate 99.9% of requests. As an example and some summer’s seemingly often, we are scheduled to occupy a certain dormitory and at the last minute will be asked to occupy a different dormitory altogether. With the number of beds in each room differing from dormitory to dormitory and from site to site, it is virtually impossible to guarantee room assignments prior to check-in although we do make every effort to fulfill your requests! Our staff does an incredible amount of work on getting rooming assignments “just right” prior to your arrival and we will always do everything in our power to honor that request if it is not as expected! Patience will play a big part in some cases at your first day camp registration - please always keep in mind we will do the best we can to get you in a room with your friend or teammates!
Q: Should I mail my Medical Form to the Eurotech® National Office?
A: NO - Please bring all your Medical Forms to camp with you on the first day of camp. You will be required to hand in these forms at check-in at registration and you will have the opportunity to meet and speak to our Athletic Training staff if needed about any special medical situations that we need to be aware of. Please note that under ACA (American Camping Association) guidelines and as Eurotech® Policy, campers who do not have these forms will not be permitted to participate until the forms are received and fully completed with proper signatures, etc.
Q: What happens if I have to cancel at the last minute?
A: Please see the Eurotech® Refund and Cancellation Policies featured in the “Registration Information” section of this web site.
Q: Is water provided on the field during each session?
A: Absolutely! Water is available on the field at all times. Depending on the layout of our fields, Official Eurotech® Water & Medical Stations are always set up at every field site. It is mandatory for campers to bring their Eurotech® provided water bottles (distributed at camp registration on the first day!) to all field sessions and they are encouraged keep bottled water and sports drinks in their rooms for consumption between sessions.
Q: Who are the camp Medical Staff? What do they do?
A: Eurotech® always utilizes the services of an NATA certified Head Athletic Trainer at every site in addition to Assistant Athletic Trainers and various other certified medical support staff as per ACA guidelines. Eurotech® Medical Staff are on-site 24/7 and on the field at all times as well as being available off the field on an as needed basis. The Medical Staff will provide any necessary and appropriate treatment as he or she sees fit and in all cases, parents or guardians will be notified of any injuries/illnesses that will keep the camper from participating in camp activities. In the case of a serious injury, campers will be taken to a local medical facility. In the rare case of a true emergency, it is Eurotech® policy to call 911 immediately. In any event, Eurotech® Medical Staff always have access to campus medical staff as well as knowledge and a working relationship with the nearest medical facility.
Q: What if my son/daughter wears eyeglasses? Is wearing a cast?
A: All campers that wear eyeglasses are required to wear protective sport goggles during every session. In the event that your child is dealing with a pre-existing medical issue that may effect his level of participation at camp or general comfort, please take the time to speak to our Medical Staff on the first day of camp registration with these and any additional medical related questions or concerns.
Q: Is there campus security?
A: All of our campuses have a 24-hour campus safety patrol and campus police security. They have nightly presense in and around our dorms and are in constant direct daily communication with our on-site Director. In addition, our Eurotech® Camp Staff is on duty 24 hours a day, on the fields, in the dormitories, in the cafeteria, at the pool….wherever our campers are present. Eurotech® Camper’s are never left unsupervised on campus!
Q: Is there a registration deadline? Do camps sell-out? Is there a waiting list?
A: Eurotech® will accept applications right up to the start of camp where openings exist. Our long standing camp sessions do start to sell out in May while some of our “newer” sites may take longer to sell out. Where needed, we always accept names for a waitlist in case of cancellation.
Q: What happens if there is bad weather?
A: Eurotech® will always conduct training sessions in the rain and inclement weather at the discretion of the attending National Director and/or Head Athletic Trainer. Most sites have indoor facilities that can be used or the schedule may be changed slightly to accommodate rare weather conditions. However, Eurotech® campers will NEVER train in lightning and severe weather including extremely high heat indexes. In the rare event of missed time due to inclement weather, Eurotech® Directors will always make every effort to reschedule missed sessions or simply rearrange the schedule to accommodate lost field time during the week.
