2011 Summer Camp

D P S™ A C A D E M Y
"Building Great Skills, Great Spirit and Great Sportsmanship"

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2011 2011 Summer Camp CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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DPS™ Academy in association with the Samuel L. Jones Boys & Girls Club of Decatur.

Soccer in the City 2011: Back to Basics

Specifically designed for boys and girls ages 6 – 10 years old, the camp will provide a fun introduction to the joys of soccer. The camp will concentrate on providing young players with a solid foundation in basic soccer technical skills and instilling a love of the game.

Soccer in the City^® has added a Fitness component that is woven into all aspects of the soccer camp activities.

Ages	5-10 years old
When	July 18-July 22, 2011
Where	Samuel L. Jones Boys & Girls Club in Oakhurst, Decatur
Session 1	Half-day Camp 9am – 12:30pm (Drop-off 8:45pm; Pickup 12:45pm)
Session 2	Half-day Camp 1pm – 4:30pm (Drop-off 12:45pm; Pickup 4:45pm)
Session 3 COST	Full-day Camp 9am – 4:30pm (Drop-off 8:45am; Pickup 4:45pm) Half-Day Camp $155.00, Full Day Camp $215.00 Click here to print your Parents' Guide 2011

The camp will be directed and coached by David Duncan (coachd@dspacademy.com), Head Coach of DPS Academy (USSF 'D' and NSCAA 'Regional' Licensed) and other former professional, college, and high school players.

Dribblers (Beginners)	For children new to the game of soccer or with one-to-two seasons of play. For the youngest and least experienced children their biggest soccer problem is the ball.
Olympians (Intermediate)	For children with 3 to 5 seasons of soccer. The art of the dribble. Emphasis on speed, balance, and touch;
World Cup (Advanced)	For children with 6 or more seasons of competitive or recreational soccer. Emphasis on key DPS skills: dribble, shoot, pass; the foot compass – Inside (W), Outside (E), Instep (N) and Sole (S)

Format	§ Every child has a ball § Individual activities with/without a ball § Fun activities with/without a ball § Fun games with/without a ball § Small-sided games
Learning Objectives	§ R.O.O.T.S. - Respect Rules, Opponents, Officials, Teammates, and Self § How to set up playing the game § Choosing sides § Agreeing with your peers § Make compromises § Figure out answers § Submit to self-directed rulings so that the game can continue
Methodology	§ Brazilian-style training methods § Technical correction using the OldWay-NewWay method § Individual and Group Instruction Emphasis on “free play”; individual instruction; focus on balance and touch essential to dribbling; Small-sided, one v one and two v two games
Includes	§ Prizes, Water/Sports Drinks, and Lunch for ALL campers § Certificate of Participation and Medals § End-of-week Tournament