2008 CAL SOCCER CAMPS

BACK TO BACK Pac-10 CHAMPIONS, 2006 & 2007!!!

We believe in providing the opportunity for players to reach their greatest potential by being challenged technically and tactically, in a fun and encouraging environment. The Golden Bear Soccer Camp curriculum has been developed to offer modern and successful training methods used in the United States and Europe. We also look forward to sharing training techniques and methods that helped the Cal Men's Soccer Team win the Pac-10 Championship two years in a row, and become one of the top teams in the nation.

Our camp is designed for beginner through advanced level soccer players. Individuals are placed in groups with participants of similar age, size, and ability to ensure a beneficial training environment. We offer special goalkeeper sessions within each camp. Come join Coach Grimes and the Cal staff for lots of soccer and great fun!

All camp sessions are held at historic Memorial Stadium/Witter Field (Advanced Camps), Hearst North (Half Day) and Maxwell Family Field (Full Day), all located on the University of California, Berkeley campus.

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ADVANCED CAMPS
Sunday-Thursday, 9:00am-9:00pm
Week 1: June 22-26
Week 2: July 6-10
Week 3: July 20-24
AGES: 11-18
PRICES: Overnight Camp $625 Day Camp $490

These camps are designed for advanced level individual players and teams. We offer a rigorous training regimen designed to identify, evaluate, and prepare players seeking to compete at the elite level. We also provide a college seminar and recommendation / referral service upon request.

In addition to fundamentals, some of the technical and tactical aspects of the game our coaches teach include:

• Speed of play techniques
• Combination play techniques
• Transition games
• Shooting/heading at goal
• Offensive and defensive tactics
• 5-on-5 and 7-on-7 games
• Small sided evaluation games
• Lectures and videos
• Training circuits
• Separate goalkeeper training

Daily Schedule (Sample)
7:00-8:00am- Breakfast (Residents only)
9:00-11:00am- Training Session
12:00-1:00pm - Lunch (All)
1:00-2:00pm- Rest and Recovery
2:00-3:30pm- Training Session
4:30-5:30pm- Dinner (All)
6:30-8:30pm- Evening Games
9:00-9:30pm- Evening Snack (optional)
10:00pm- Bed Check/Lights Out

FULL DAY CAMPS
Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-4:00pm, Friday 9:00am-12:00pm
Week 1: June 23-27
Week 2: July 14-18
Week 3: July 21-25
AGES: 8-14
PRICE: $325
Friday Extended Care: 12:00-4:00pm $30

Camps are designed to improve the technical and tactical abilities of the more serious soccer players. Our goal is for participants to improve their speed of play, soccer awareness, and positive playing habits. Participants are grouped by age and ability levels. This is a great camp for high school, club, and recreational teams! In addition to fundamentals, daily sessions include:

• Technical and tactical training and drills
• Offensive and defensive tactics
• Shooting at goal
• Functional training methods
• Small group tactics (framework of team strategy and game play)
• Advanced soccer concepts of "team shape", passing patterns, style of play
• Training by position
• Demonstrations
• Small sided and seven-a-side games

HALF DAY CAMPS
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm
Week 1: June 23-27
Week 2: July 14-18
Week 3: July 21-25
AGES: 5-10
PRICE: $195

Our soccer camp philosophy is that players should have fun while learning new soccer skills and improving their ability levels. Our half-day camp director, Bill Giacalone, has over 25 years coaching and teaching experience. He brings his vast knowledge, and high and fun energy, to teach and develop young soccer players. Players are introduced to fundamental skills and game strategies. Small-sided games are played daily. This is an outstanding camp for beginning - intermediate level players.

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CAMP INFORMATION

Click HERE to View/Download:

• PRINTABLE ENROLLMENT PACKAGE
• MEDICATIONS FORM
• WAIVER
• PHYSICIAN FORM
• CAMP INFORMATION PACKET (Includes pick-up and drop-off times and locations)
• CAMPUS MAP (Labeled with all camp facility locations)

WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP:

• Shin guards
• Soccer cleats (grass)
• Soccer flats/Running Shoes (turf) for camps on Maxwell Family Field
• Ball
• Lunch and snack (Half & Full-Day Camp participants)
• Sunscreen

Additional Equipment:
One free camp T-shirt will be distributed to each camp participant.

Overnight Campers will stay in the Foothill Residential Complex (dormitory), located at 2700 Hearst Ave., Berkeley, CA 94720. Foothill Residential Complex is located on Hearst Avenue where it turns into Cyclotron Road, just east of Gayley Road. Parking is up the hill (past the dorms) on the right in the Foothill Parking Lot, above the Complex on Cyclotron Road.

Overnight Campers will take meals in the on-campus dining commons, and will receive first night's dinner through last day's breakfast. Day Campers will recieve the same meals as overnight campers, except for breakfast. Day Campers must eat breakfast prior to their daily drop-off.

All linens including towels, sheets, and pillows are provided. Some nights get cold, and participants are encouraged to bring long pants, a jacket and an extra blanket. Phone card suggested if calls home are long distance. Dorms will have adult supervision, and boys and girls will be placed on separate floors.

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

DROP-OFF & PICK-UP DETAILS

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ENROLLMENT

Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, so enroll today!

Online Enrollment
Click on the ENROLL NOW! button to proceed.

In addition to enrolling online, the Advanced Camps require a PHYSICIAN FORM. You must submit this form prior to camp. Please do so by mail or fax.

NOTE: Online enrollment software is browser and platform specific.

Enrollment by Mail:
Mail the completed enrollment forms (below) with payment to:

Cal Athletic Ticket Office
Attn: Cal Soccer Camps
2223 Fulton Street, 1st Floor
Berkeley, CA 94720-4422

Enrollment by Fax:
Fax the completed enrollment forms (below) with payment (Credit Cards ONLY) to (510) 642-1765

REQUIRED ENROLLMENT FORMS
If you do not enroll online, you must complete and submit all forms in the enrollment available below. All forms must be completed and signed by parent/legal guardian. All forms are REQUIRED for camp participation. Incomplete and/or illegible forms will not be accepted. Please click on the link below to download and print the enrollment forms.

PRINTABLE ENROLLMENT PACKAGE

(Click to View/Download)

PAYMENT

• Checks: Make checks payable to "U.C. Regents"
• Credit Cards: Complete "Payment" section of enrollment form with the proper credit information. Cal Athletic Camps accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. (Please print legibly)

CONTACT US

• Cal Athletic Camps E-Mail: calcamps@berkeley.edu
• Cal Athletic Camps/Ticket Office Hotline: 1-800-GO-BEARS (1-800-462-3277) or (510) 642-3277
• Fax: (510) 642-1765
• Soccer Office: (510) 643-9957

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COACHING STAFF

Kevin Grimes, Head Coach - Cal Men's Soccer

• Ninth season, Cal Head Coach
• Pac-10 Coach of the Year, '02, '05, '06, '07
• 2005 NCAA Tournament "Elite Eight"
• Seventh consecutive NCAA postseason appearance
• Division I, Far West Region Coach of the Year, '02
• Two players named NSCAA First Team All-American, '07
• 12 players drafted in MLS in the last 4 years
• Three years, Assistant Coach at SMU
• Eight years professional soccer experience
• Previous member US National Team
• Two-time, First Team NSCAA All-American
• NSCAA Advanced National License
• USSF National "A" Coaching License

Pieter Lehrer, Assistant Head Coach - Cal Men's Soccer

• Fourth Season, Cal Assistant Coach
• Former professional soccer player
• Former Assistant Coach at Stanford (Three Years)
• Former Assistant Coach for L.A. Galaxy
• Former Standout at UCLA, NCAA National Champions 1985

Goalkeeper Training Staff:
Henry Foulk, Goalkeeper Coach - Cal Men's Soccer

• Ninth season, Cal Goalkeeper Coach
• Nationally-regarded goalkeeper at Cal
• Cal Men's Soccer team captain and three year starter
• Played professionally
• 3 time All-Pac-10 Conference selection

ADDITIONAL STAFF
Camp staff includes college coaches, current and former Cal players, All-Americans, professional players, and top coaches from around the region. Some of the outstanding staff who may participate in one or more of our camps include:

Todd Higley, Director of Coaching - Ballistic Soccer Club

• USSF "A" License
• Cal Men's Soccer team captain, 1993 and 1994
• Former Head Coach, Berkeley High School

Larry Nees, Chico State Men's Soccer

• Former SMU assistant coach, 9 years
• Former professional player
• USSF "A" License

Devin Rensing, Assistant Coach - Colgate Men's Soccer

• Former Assistant Coach - Central Arkansas University
• 2 Year Starter & Captain at Eastern illinois University
• Played Youth Soccer in St. Louis with Busch Soccer Club

Deejae Johnson, Director of Soccer at University High School

• Currently coaching club soccer at Marin FC
• 4 Year Starter at University of Vermont
• USSF "A" License

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