Questions and Answers for Elite Recruiting Camp
Q. Are there still openings in the camp?
A. Yes. Unless it says so on the front page of our website, then we still have openings in all our sessions. Feel free to call 734-615-5141 if you’d like to verify this.
Q. Will I receive confirmation when my camp registration is received in the mail?
A. Yes, you will receive an email with an attached document. The attached document will be a Word file called "confirmation letter". You should bring this letter with you to camp check-in.
Q. What if I lose my confirmation letter?
A. You can print off a "blank" confirmation letter by clicking on this link. However, you should send an email to burnss@umich.edu to determine if you need to do anything in advance of the camp.
Q. Is room and board provided by the camp or do I have to arrange this on my own?
A. The camp does NOT provide room and board. On the Elite Recruiting Camp website, we supply a list of hotels for you. There are many restaurants around the hotels for food. It is your responsibility to provide your own lodging, meals, and supervision outside of the camps sessions.
Q. What airport should we fly into?
A. Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) is located 25 minutes east of the University of Michigan.
Q. What time should I schedule my return flight for if I'm flying to campus?
A. You should schedule your return flight for 6 p.m. or later. This will allow you enough time to finish the camp and take a shuttle to the airport.
Q. If I want to use Mapquest to get the driving directions to the U-M Soccer Complex, what address should I use?
A. The U-M Soccer Complex is located at 2250 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104.
Q. Do you provide tours of the U-M Athletic Campus prior to the start of the camp?
A. Yes. You do not have to reserve a space in advance. Just show up. The guided tour of the U-M Athletic Campus will depart from the lobby of Yost Ice Arena at the following times:
7 p.m. on Friday, June 18
7 p.m. on Thursday, July 15
Q. Do you provide tours of the U-M Academic Campus too?
A. No, tours of the U-M Academic Campus can be set up on your own by calling (734) 647-5692.
Q. Does the camp provide education regarding college recruitment?
A. Yes. Not only do many players attend the camp because of their interest in the University of Michigan, but we also employ other college coaches who use our camp as an opportunity to evaluate talent. Our interactive lecture on the first day of camp at 1:30pm focuses solely on how the youth and high school player need to approach the college recruiting process.
Q. Do you provide evaluations of each camper?
A. Yes. Each camper is given a detailed evaluation of his performance that is completed by their coach for the camp. These evaluations will rate a player's ability to play at the various levels of college soccer.
Q. What do campers do in their free time?
A. Free time is very limited at the camp. Most of the free time is spent resting in your hotel room.
Q. What is your refund policy?
A. If a camper withdraws from camp at least 24 hours prior to the start date, all funds paid to date will be returned minus a $50 administrative fee. No refunds will be returned for any reason 24 hours prior to the start of the camp.
Q. Will there be soccer balls for sale at this camp?
A. Yes, custom Michigan soccer balls can be purchased for $30/ball. Additionally, a camp store will be set up selling all types of Michigan soccer merchandise on the fields during closing ceremonies.
Q. Are there still openings in the camp?
A. Yes. Unless it says so on the front page of our website, then we still have openings in all our sessions. Feel free to call 734-615-5141 if you’d like to verify this.
Q. Will I receive confirmation when my camp registration is received in the mail?
A. Yes, you will receive an email with an attached document. The attached document will be a Word file called "confirmation letter". You should bring this letter with you to camp check-in.
Q. What if I lose my confirmation letter?
A. You can print off a "blank" confirmation letter by clicking on this link. However, you should send an email to burnss@umich.edu to determine if you need to do anything in advance of the camp.
Q. Is room and board provided by the camp or do I have to arrange this on my own?
A. The camp does NOT provide room and board. On the Elite Recruiting Camp website, we supply a list of hotels for you. There are many restaurants around the hotels for food. It is your responsibility to provide your own lodging, meals, and supervision outside of the camps sessions.
Q. What airport should we fly into?
A. Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) is located 25 minutes east of the University of Michigan.
Q. What time should I schedule my return flight for if I'm flying to campus?
A. You should schedule your return flight for 6 p.m. or later. This will allow you enough time to finish the camp and take a shuttle to the airport.
Q. If I want to use Mapquest to get the driving directions to the U-M Soccer Complex, what address should I use?
A. The U-M Soccer Complex is located at 2250 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104.
Q. Do you provide tours of the U-M Athletic Campus prior to the start of the camp?
A. Yes. You do not have to reserve a space in advance. Just show up. The guided tour of the U-M Athletic Campus will depart from the lobby of Yost Ice Arena at the following times:
7 p.m. on Friday, June 18
7 p.m. on Thursday, July 15
Q. Do you provide tours of the U-M Academic Campus too?
A. No, tours of the U-M Academic Campus can be set up on your own by calling (734) 647-5692.
Q. Does the camp provide education regarding college recruitment?
A. Yes. Not only do many players attend the camp because of their interest in the University of Michigan, but we also employ other college coaches who use our camp as an opportunity to evaluate talent. Our interactive lecture on the first day of camp at 1:30pm focuses solely on how the youth and high school player need to approach the college recruiting process.
Q. Do you provide evaluations of each camper?
A. Yes. Each camper is given a detailed evaluation of his performance that is completed by their coach for the camp. These evaluations will rate a player's ability to play at the various levels of college soccer.
Q. What do campers do in their free time?
A. Free time is very limited at the camp. Most of the free time is spent resting in your hotel room.
Q. What is your refund policy?
A. If a camper withdraws from camp at least 24 hours prior to the start date, all funds paid to date will be returned minus a $50 administrative fee. No refunds will be returned for any reason 24 hours prior to the start of the camp.
Q. Will there be soccer balls for sale at this camp?
A. Yes, custom Michigan soccer balls can be purchased for $30/ball. Additionally, a camp store will be set up selling all types of Michigan soccer merchandise on the fields during closing ceremonies.