| Winter's winding down, spring is almost here, and you | | | | that lasts a month or longer. Tactics only come by |
| know what that means. It's time to think about what | | | | playing and making mistakes, something you won't be |
| soccer camp you'll attend this summer. | | | | able to get out of a shorter camp. If you really want |
| Will you just do a weeklong camp that's two hours | | | | to just get in shape, look for a camp that focuses on |
| away? Would you rather do a soccer camp at your | | | | conditioning and physical training. |
| local park? Or are you leaning toward the | | | | Take the time to consider what you really want to |
| semester-long international soccer camp that will take | | | | get out of your camp, and you won't be wasting |
| you halfway around the world? | | | | time or money when you go. |
| No matter what you choose, there are a number of | | | | Can you take a look at the camp before you go? |
| factors you'll need to consider before making the | | | | Parents and players seeking a soccer camp, soccer |
| decision on where to put your talent and your | | | | school or soccer academy should have the |
| money. It's important that you find a soccer camp | | | | opportunity to see recent photos and videos of the |
| that meshes well with your personality and what you | | | | program. That way, they can gain a better visual and |
| want to get out of your time there. | | | | be able to make a more educated decision about the |
| Here are some questions to ask yourself when | | | | right soccer course. |
| you're looking for the perfect soccer camp. | | | | If you're going to a camp for the first time, especially |
| Do they focus on the four aspects of skill | | | | if it's far away, it's a good idea to see if there are |
| development? | | | | any videos and pictures available of the soccer camp. |
| All intensive soccer camps should provide four | | | | Some soccer camps will have video and photo |
| aspects of skill development: strength and | | | | galleries available on their websites, which will give |
| conditioning, technical precision, tactical development | | | | you the opportunity to get a good look at the camp. |
| and sport psychology coaching. If you're serious | | | | You can also run a search on YouTube to see if any |
| about taking your game to the next level, then these | | | | former players have posted video of their time at |
| four factors are vital in your training. If a soccer | | | | soccer camp. |
| camp doesn't provide them, then you need to look | | | | Pick the perfect camp for you |
| elsewhere. | | | | Soccer camps are an excellent way to hone your |
| What's the most important thing you want to learn? | | | | skills and gain valuable playing experience. When |
| What you want to learn will weigh heavily on where | | | | you're considering soccer camps, look at all the |
| you should go. If you want to master fundamentals, | | | | angles: what they provide, what you want out of the |
| you're going to need lots of practice and correction | | | | camp, and whether you get a chance to take a look |
| to make sure you're not learning them wrong. Look | | | | at the camp before you go. Research all the soccer |
| for a camp that has a lot of coaches who will take | | | | camps before you make a decision, and you'll make |
| the time to help you correct your basic skills. | | | | certain that you're getting the best camp for your |
| On the other hand, if you want to learn more about | | | | money. |
| soccer tactics, you're going to need a soccer camp | | | | |