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Villanova Boys Soccer Camps provide a series of targeted "Academies" to offer specialized training sessions and programs to meet the needs of each individual player. Players can choose from: College Prospect/Team Academy (Rising 7th-12 Grades), Development Academy (Rising 5th-10th Grades), and Learning Academy (Rising 4th Grade and under).  Zach Thornton Goalkeeping Academy will be included at all Camps/Clinics and Academies.

New addition to 2013 Camps are Villanova Day Camps which will emphasize the philosophy of the Development & Learning Academies for Boys and Girls Grades 1st-8th. 

*ALL camps are open to any entrant that meet the above age criteria. *Campus housing is provided to resident camp

 RESIDENT/COMMUTER CAMPS  

YOUTH CLUB TEAM TRAINING CENTER   

 POSITIONAL SKILLS CAMPS

HIGH SCHOOL PRE-SEASON TEAM CAMPS

VILLANOVA SOCCER YOUTH DAY CAMPS -(boys and girls), (grades 1-8) (Register now)

Day Camp Dates: June 17-21, Father Judge High School - June 24-28, Arcadia University - July 8-12,  Phelps School - July 22-26, Villanova University

 

ELITE 100 COLLEGE PROSPECT ACADEMY (Resident only)  

 
TRAIN, SHOWCASE, GAIN THE EDGE FROM COLLEGE HEAD COACHES: College Prospect/Team Academy (Rising 10th-12th Grades). Gain the edge of the recruiting process at Villanova Boys Soccer Camp where you will:

  • TRAIN in a college-like environment with top College Coaches.
  • SHOWCASE your talent in front of some of the best College Head Coaches in the country.
  • GAIN THE EDGE, on the recruiting process with an in-depth look at college recruiting with two seminars coordinated by Head Soccer Coaches.

This academy is designed for College Prospects with high level club experience who want to train in a NCAA Collegiate Soccer environment. Advanced topics include technical functional training, zonal defending with a strong emphasis on the flat back four, tactical attacking schemes, and plyometrics with speed and agility training. The Coaching Staff will be comprised of the Villanova University Men's Soccer Staff and Head Coaches from other top Collegiate programs. 

This academy is also designed for teams who want to prepare for the upcoming season, tournament, or game in a competitive learning environment with a top level college coach. We will provide a bonding experience which will focus on the team becoming more equipped to accomplish more through team building activities, motivational talks and building off each individuals' strengths. 

Topics include: technical development, tactical attacking, and defending schemes. Conditioning will be a priority, with an emphasis on plyometrics, speed and agility training. And this academy is designed for goalkeepers who want to improve the psychological, tactical, technical and overall fitness side of the game. You will make strides through our goalkeeper only sessions and have the opportunity to demonstrate your skills in team games. Goalkeepers who desire to play in college will be a part of this Elite Goalkeeping Academy run by Villanova's Goalkeepers Coach, Zach Thornton. 

 

ELITE 200 COLLEGE PROSPECT ACADEMY (Resident and Commuter) (Grades 7-12) 
 

 * Because the College Recruting Process is accelerating every year, Villanova Soccer Camps would like to expose:
-  100 7th, 8th, 9th graders to the on and off the field College Recruiting Process so they can hit the ground running as they get to the next level.
- 100 10th, 11th & 12th graders will be in a separate group getting the same expereince as the Elite 100.  


TRAIN, SHOWCASE, GAIN THE EDGE FROM COLLEGE HEAD COACHES: College Prospect/Team Academy (7th-12 Grades). Gain the edge of the recruiting process at Villanova Boys Soccer Camp where you will: 

  • TRAIN in a College-like environment with top College Coaches.
  • SHOWCASE your talents in front of some of the best college coaches in the country.
  • GAIN THE EDGE on the recruiting process with an in-depth look at college recruiting with two seminars coordinated by college coaches.

This academy is designed for College Prospects with high level club experience who want to train in a NCAA Collegiate Soccer environment. Advanced topics include technical functional traing, zonal defending with a strong emphasis on the flat ack four, tactical attacking schemes and plyometrics with speed and agility training. The Coaching staff will be comprised of the Villanova University Men's Soccer Staff and coaches from other top collegiate programs.

This academy is also designed for teams who want to prepare for the upcoming season, tournament, or game in a competitive learning environment with a top level College coach. We will provice a bonding experience which will focus on the team becoming more equipped to accomplish more through team building activities, motivational talks and building off each individuals' strengths.

Topics include: technical development, tactical attacking, and defending schemes. Conditioning will be a priority, with an emphasis on plyometrics, speed and agility training. And this academy is designed for goalkeepers who want to improve the psychological, tactical, technical and overall fitness side of the game. You will make strides through our goalkeeper only sessions and have the opportunity to demonstrate your skills in team games. Goalkeepers who desire to play in college will be a part of this Elite goalkeeping Academy run by Villanova's Goalkeepers coach, Zach Thornton. 

 

FUTURE STARS 200 DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY (Resident & Commuter) (Grades 5-12)

 * Because the College Recruting Process is accelerating every year, Villanova Soccer Camps would like to expose:
-  100 -9th,10th, 11th &12th Graders to the on and off the field College Recruiting Process so they can hit the ground running as they get to the next level.
- 100 - 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Graders will be in a separate group working with college coaches on personal development on and off the field. 

 

 TRAIN, SHOWCASE, GAIN THE EDGE FROM COLLEGE HEAD COACHES: College Prospect/Team Academy (8th-10 Grades). Gain the edge of the recruiting process at Villanova Boys Soccer Camp where you will: 

  •  TRAIN in a College-like environment with top College Coaches.
  • SHOWCASE your talents in front of some of the best college coaches in the country.
  • GAIN THE EDGE on the recruiting process with an in-depth look at college recruiting with two seminars coordinated by college coaches.

 DEVELOP, COMPETE, GAIN THE EDGE FROM COLLEGE HEAD COACHES: Future Stars Development Academy (5th-7th grades).  

  • DEVELOP your technical, mental and physical skills with top College Coaches.
  • COMPETE against other future stars in an intense yet fun-filled environment.
  • GAIN THE EDGE on other future stars at VILLANOVA SOCCER CAMPS!

This academy is designed for College Prospects & Future Stars with a high level club experience who want to train in a NCAA Collegiate Soccer environment. Advanced topics include postional technical training, technical functional training, zonal defending with a strong emphasis on the flat back four, tactical attacking schemes and plyometrics with speed and agility training. The Coaching staff will be comprised of the Villanova University Men's Soccer Staff and coaches from other top collegiate programs.

This academy is also designed for teams who want to prepare for the upcoming season, tournament, or game in a competitive learning environment with a top level College coach. We will provice a bonding experience which will focus on the team becoming more equipped to accomplish more through team building activities, motivational talks and building off each individuals' strengths.

Topics include: technical development, tactical attacking, and defending schemes. Conditioning will be a priority, with an emphasis on plyometrics, speed and agility training. And this academy is designed for goalkeepers who want to improve the psychological, tactical, technical and overall fitness side of the game. You will make strides through our goalkeeper only sessions and have the opportunity to demonstrate your skills in team games. Goalkeepers who desire to play in college will be a part of this Elite goalkeeping Academy run by Villanova's Goalkeepers coach, Zach Thornton. 

 
DAY CAMPS (BOYS & GIRLS)  (GRADES 1-8)

LEARN, IMPROVE, IMAGINE: If you are a young soccer player we have a learning academy where you will:

  • LEARN in a fun positive training environment from the Villanova coaches and players
  • IMPROVE your technical skill.
  • IMAGINE what it is like to be a Villanova Men's Soccer player.

The Villanova Men's Soccer staff has put together an incredible experience for boys and girls grades 1 thru 8. Camp staff will incude coaches from area schools; Arcadia University, Cabrini College, Drexel University, Haverford College, Immaculata University, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia University, Rosemont College, Villanova University, and many more...

This academy is designed for the young, aspiring soccer player. The objective for this group is to appreciate the game and learn in an enthusiastic environment. Training will include basic skill development, individual attacking and defending awareness, and general fitness. 8 sessions will be held at 5 different locations. Read more at Villanova Soccer Day Camps.

 

HIGH SCHOOL PRE-SEASON TEAM CAMPS (5pm - 8pm) (Grades 9-12) 

  • PREPARE for your 2013 High School Season at VILLANOVA SOCCER CAMPS!!!
  • COMPETE against other High School Teams.
  • GAIN THE EDGE on the college recruiting process as well as your personal development with our college coaches.  

The High School Pre-Season Day camp is designed to give high school teams/players the edge on the competition by prepaing for the upcoming season in a competitive, college-like, preseason environment with the expertise of a top-level college coach. The camp is designed to provide a bonding experience which will focus on the team becoming better equipped to accomplish more during the season through intense on-field training, development of tactical attacking/defending schemes in accordance with High School coach team building activities. motivational talks, personality tests, and building off each individuals' strengths. Technical development and tactical attacking/defending schemes will be a priority. 

 

ONE-DAY DEVELOPMENT CAMPS/CLINICS (GRADES 9-12)

 

The Villanova Men’s Soccer program prides itself on individual player development, and we are excited to offer you a one-day opportunity to experience the same positive learning environment that our players enjoy. You will work directly with the Villanova coaching staff to improve and learn new techniques and skills. To further develop your game, the staff will introduce you to some of the same exercises used at Villanova. The One-Day Developmental Clinics/Camps are conducted from November to May and are only open to high school age players. Sessions will be held at the West Campus Soccer Field or the Villanova Football Stadium.

 

For more information on any of the above contact us at novasoccercamps@comcast.net