University of Houston Athletics
Cougar Soccer to Hold 2015 Summer Camps
5/6/2015 12:00:00 AM | Soccer
HOUSTON - The Houston Cougar soccer program and fourth-year head coach Chris Pfau have announced dates for the program's upcoming summer camp schedule, which will be divided into five different camps ranging from June 9-July 17 at the Houston Cougar Soccer Complex on campus.
BEAT THE HEAT CAMP - Ages 7-13
Houston's first camp will be a Beat The Heat camp, for children ages 7-13, which will be held in four sessions throughout the summer on the indoor turf field inside the Athletics/Alumni Center. Sessions will be held Monday-Friday from 9 a.m., to 3 p.m. with a break for lunch in between. The cost of Beat The Heat camp is $350 per camper, with session one being held June 8-12, session two from June 15-19, session three from July 6-10 and the final session from July 13-17.
Beat The Heat camp is designed for girls and boys of all abilities who want to experience a fun soccer environment while learning skills and ideas to practice on their own. Campers will be coached by current and former Houston Soccer student-athletes and is designed to improve basic skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting and more.
LITTLE COOGS BEAT THE HEAT CAMP - Ages 4-6
Option two for Houston Cougar Soccer camp this summer will be the Little Coogs Beat The Heat camp. Little Coogs Beat The Heat camp is designed for girls and boys ages 4-6, and will be held on the turf inside the Athletics/Alumni Center. Players will learn skills through fun and engaging exercises designed to work on technique while having a great time. The Little Coogs camp will coincide with the full-day Beat The Heat Camp. The camp will be held in two Monday-through-Friday sessions from June 8-12 and again from July 6-10 from 9-11:30 a.m. The Little Coogs Beat The Heat camp will cost $225 per camper.
RESIDENTIAL CAMP - AGES 11-18
The third option for Houston Cougar Soccer camp will be the Residential camp. Residential camp is comprised of the most advanced and challenging curriculum and training sessions the Cougars have to offer. The camp is specifically designed for campers ages 11-18 who want to achieve their goal of becoming the best player they can be. The camp will cover technical and tactical topics such as dribbling and passing under pressure, principles of attacking and defending, and movement off the ball. In each session, the coaching staff will create a successful environment for each player while maintaining enthusiasm and intensity.
Overnight campers will reside in on-campus dorms at Cougar Village. There will be two campers to each room and a request can be made for a roommate if a friend is attending as well. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided for overnight campers, while lunch and dinner will be provided for commuters included in the cost of camp.
Residential camp will be held Sunday, June 21 through Wednesday, June 24 and will cost $500 for commuters and $575 for overnight campers. Check-in for camp will be held Sunday, June 21 from 1-3 p.m., while check-out will be Wednesday, June 24 from 11:30 a.m. until noon.
MINI KICKERS OVERNIGHT CAMP - AGES 8-11
The fourth option for Houston soccer camp this summer will be the Mini Kickers Overnight Camp. Mini Kickers Overnight Camp is designed for campers ages 8-11, who are looking for a fun yet challenging soccer experience. It's a great first overnight experience that runs simultaneously with the Residential camp; however, lasts only three days. Training sessions are geared for 8-11 year olds, comprised of small sided games and lots of fun.
Mini Kickers will also reside in Cougar Village and will have the same accommodations as the Residential Campers, however the Mini Kickers will check in on Sunday, June 21 from 1-3 p.m., but will check out on Tuesday, June 23 from 11:30 a.m. until noon. Mini Kickers camp will cost $395 for overnight campers and $310 for commuters.
GOALKEEPER RESIDENTIAL CAMP - GOALKEEPERS AGES 11-18
The final option for camps this summer from the Houston Cougar soccer program will be the Goalkeeper Residential Camp. Campers will experience in-depth instruction and trainings on the unique goalkeeper position. The camp concentrates on technique and applies tactical situations that goalkeepers face during games. Each session challenges campers through topics such as shot stopping and handling, importance of footwork and distribution.
The camp is open for boys and girls ages 11-18 and is divided into three levels. Level one is designed for players just starting their goalkeeper careers who have received little training. Level two is structured for the premier-level and high school goalkeeper who has received significant goalkeeping training, while level three will be for the college-bound goalkeeper or high school aged goalkeeper with aspirations to play in college.
Goalkeeper Residential Camp will be held Sunday, June 21 through Wednesday, June 24 and will cost $575 for overnight campers while the cost for commuters will be $500.
BEAT THE HEAT CAMP
Ages: 7-13
Times: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Session 1: June 8-12
Session 2: June 15-19
Session 3: July 6-10
Session 4: July 13-17
Cost: $350 per session
LITTLE COOGS BEAT THE HEAT CAMP
Ages: 4-6
Times: 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
Session 1: June 8-12
Session 2: July 6-10
Cost: $225 per session
RESIDENTIAL CAMP
Ages: 11-18
Check-in: June 21 from 1-3 p.m.
Check-out: June24 from 11:30 a.m.-Noon
Cost: $575 for overnight, $500 for commuters
MINI KICKERS OVERNIGHTCAMP
Ages: 8-11
Check-in: June 21 from 1-3 p.m.
Check-out: June 23 from 11:30 a.m.-Noon
Cost: $395 for overnight, $310 for commuters
GOALKEEPER RESIDENTICAL CAMP
Ages: 11-18
Check-in: June 21 from 1-3 p.m.
Check-out: June 24 from 11:30 a.m.-Noon
Cost: $575 for overnight, $500 for commuters
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