Valparaiso University Men's Soccer Camp

$445

2008 Soccer V.I.P. Information
Valparaiso Identification Program (VIP)

An alternative to the customary summer soccer camp experience, the 2008 Valpo Soccer VIP offers the serious high school soccer athlete a focused curriculum designed to assist them as they engage in the college search process. The Valpo Soccer VIP schedule is thoughtfully constructed to maximize the overall experience while purposely not detracting from an already busy summer club soccer schedule.

Valpo Soccer VIP players will be exposed to high level technical and tactical training presented by current college head and assistant coaches. These training sessions will expose the VIP player to a college level performance expectation, and will provide the VIP staff an opportunity to evaluate the player's college soccer potential. Each Valpo Soccer VIP participant will be provided with immediate feedback, presented both in written form and in individual counseling sessions with the coaching staff. All players will have a face to face interaction with their VIP coach before leaving camp to discuss their future college soccer career.

Valpo Soccer VIPs will further attend seminars and discussion groups that cover a variety of topics related to life as a college athlete, personal development, sport psychology, and the college search process. The combination of on the field and off the field instruction effectively immerses the participants in an environment that simulates the typical routine of a college athlete. All VIP participants will be housed in a Valparaiso University dormitory and meals will be provided in the campus dining facility.

The VIP curriculum is not designed for the average player, but rather targets those high school players who are very serious about playing at the next level . Space in the 2008 Valpo Soccer VIP is limited to ensure that each player receives individual attention to his particular college search and is provide with immediate feedback before leaving the campus.

2008 Valpo Soccer VIP Schedule 

Monday 
1:00pm Check in
1:45pm Lecture - Recruiting Process (parents invited to attend)
3:00pm Field Session I
5:30pm Dinner
8:00pm Game
9:30pm Discussion Group
10:30pm Lights out

Tuesday
7:15am Breakfast
9:00am Field Session II
11:00am Hydration / Snack
11:30am Lecture
12:30pm Lunch
3:00pm Field Session III
5:00pm Hydration / Snack
5:30pm Lecture
6:30pm Dinner
8:00pm Game
9:30pm Discussion Group/Individual Meetings
10:30pm Lights Out

Wednesday
7:15am Breakfast
8:30am Game
10:00am Individual Meetings/Check Out
11:30am Lunch
2:00pm Game
4:00pm Closing/Depart

Camp Staff Information: Under the leadership of Valparaiso University Head Soccer Coach Mike Avery and Assistant Coach and VIP Director Rick King, the 2008 Soccer VIP Staff will feature current college head and assistant coaches.

Please check back with this site for an updated list of coaches committed to attending the 2008 Soccer VIP.

Cancellation Policy:
*Camp tuition less a $50 processing fee will be returned if notification occurs prior to the following dates.
            -June 2, 2008 for VIP Session 1
            -July 7, 2008 for VIP Session 2
 *No refunds shall be granted after the aforementioned dates.