All teaching group placements and evaluations are done initially throughout the first day of camp for both teams and individual players. Eurotech staff will create small teaching groups based on age, size, talent and physical safety concerns. Eurotech will make every effort to have each camper experience the most competitive environment possible and campers always have the opportunity to move up or down in a program based on their level of motivation and comfort as well as overall performance.
All campers will be divided into the following progressive programs within each camp session:
Classic Program - New for 2011!
The new Classic Program was created to serve as a starting point for the youngest field players with an emphassis on fun, motor skill development and fundamental soccer skill development. For most campers, this program will be their first formal introduction to a focused instructional training program. This exciting program focuses on mastering basic soccer skills through repetition and creative exercises in a fun filled nurturing environment. Knowing that this is typically the young players first experience with an organized soccer camp, carefully selected staff coaches are utilized to ensure a fantastic first year experience with Eurotech®. Constant positive feedback and technical development will be the main goals of this program while preparing players for the next step in the Eurotech® soccer performance educational system. With a typical camper to coaching staff ratio of 12:1 or better for Classic Program players, our staff builds fantastic relationships and confidence in all attending campers.
The core Eurotech® Methodology Training Modules will include Individual Techniques & Skill Training, Individual Tactics & Small Group Play, Eurotech® Striker School and tournament games in the evening.
Level: Beginners to Intermediate
Designed for: Individual Field Players
Lecture Series: Preparing for Competition, Team Building
Coed. Ages 7-8.
Challenge Program
The popular Challenge Program was created for field players and goalkeepers of all levels and for many campers, this program may be their first formal introduction to a serious training program. This demanding program focuses on mastering basic soccer skills through repetition and creative exercises in a fun filled soccer environment. Encouragement, enthusiasm and self confidence are the goals of this program while preparing players for the next step in the Eurotech® soccer performance educational system. With a typical camper to coaching staff ratio of 12:1 or better for field players and 6:1 for goalkeepers, our staff builds fantastic relationships and confidence with all campers.
The core Eurotech® Methodology Training Modules will include SAQ Training, Individual Techniques & Skill Training, Individual Tactics & Small Group Play, Eurotech® Striker School and tournament games in the evening.
Level: Beginners to Intermediate
Designed for: Club/Travel Teams & Individual Field Players & Goalkeepers
Lecture Series: Goal Setting, Preparing for Competition, Team Building
Coed. Ages 9-10.
Competitive Program
The Competitive Program was designed as the next step in the Eurotech® soccer performance educational system, catering to beginner and intermediate players. What makes this program special is the continuation and building of a strong technical foundation for second or third year campers as well as first timers to the exciting program. Innovative and highly motivational skills training as well as the introduction of small group tactics are the main reason for this program’s high success rate. Once again, encouragement, enthusiasm and self confidence are the goals of this program while preparing players to master the ball in every way. With a typical camper to coaching staff ratio of 12:1 or better for field players and 6:1 for goalkeepers, our staff builds fantastic relationships and confidence with all campers.
The core Eurotech® Methodology Training Modules will include SAQ Training, Individual Techniques & Skill Training, Individual Tactics & Small Group Play, Eurotech® Striker School and tournament games in the evening.
Level: Beginners to Intermediate
Designed for: Club/Travel Teams & Individual Field Players & Goalkeepers
Lecture Series: Goal Setting, Preparing for Competition, Team Building
Coed. Ages 11-12.
Premier Program
The Premier Program was created solely to develop players in a competitive environment with quality players with a similar level of passion for the game. This tier in the program will allow campers to continue to train and learn more advanced technical skills and more importantly, start to test those skills in more game like situations. Eurotech® coaching staff will provide constant feedback, encouragement and advice as both field players and goalkeepers learn more advanced attacking and defending principles and how they can directly contribute to the game. Group tactical demonstrations and well executed sessions will highlight this program for the intermediate to advanced player. A camper to coaching staff ratio of 18:1 or better for field players and 8:1 for goalkeepers is typical.
The core Eurotech® Methodology Training Modules will include SAQ Training, Individual Techniques & Skill Training, Positional Play & Functional Training, Team Tactics & Pre-Season Training, Eurotech® Striker School and tournament games in the evening.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Designed for: Club/Travel/High School Teams & Individual Field Players & Goalkeepers
Lecture Series: Nutrition, College Preparation, Injury Prevention, Team Building
Coed. Ages 13-14.
Elite Program
The Elite Program was developed with the assumption that you already possess the fundamental technical skills and basic understanding of your position. Technical skills are reviewed in this program but are now executed with a higher level of pace and under game like pressure. The training sequences at this level are usually faster paced and are meant to take the player to the next level of comprehension, understanding and awareness of the technical, tactical and communication skills needed to be an asset to any team. Highly disciplined practice habits are emphasized in all Elite Program sessions. A camper to coaching staff ratio of 18:1 or better for field players and 8:1 for goalkeepers.
The core Eurotech® Methodology Training Modules will include SAQ Training, Individual Techniques & Skill Training, Positional Play & Functional Training, Team Tactics & Pre-Season Training, Eurotech® Striker School and tournament games in the evening.
Level: Advanced
Designed for: Club/Travel/High School Teams & Individual Field Players & Goalkeepers
Lecture Series: Nutrition, College Preparation, Injury Prevention, Team Building
Coed. Ages 15 & up.