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University of Michigan Boys Soccer Camps - Elite Recruiting Camps
- The Elite Recruiting Camps are a high level camp where the participants will receive coaching, exposure, and evaluation from the Michigan coaching staff and other college coaches from Division I through NAIA.
The Elite Recruiting Camps are open to all campers as long as you qualify by age. You must be a rising high school sophomore, junior, senior, or recently graduated senior. From competitive training sessions to evaluation games used to gauge a player’s place within the team, this camp will provide the serious soccer player with the understanding of what it will take for success at the collegiate level. Each camper will receive feedback on their ability and where we feel they fit into the spectrum of college soccer. -
- Registration by Mail
Click the link to download a copy of the one-page registration form. Print, complete, and mail the registration form along with your camp payment to reserve your space in camp. Upon receipt of your registration form, you will receive a confirmation letter via email with additional medical release forms and all other relevant information about the camp.
- Registration by Internet
If you would like to register online and pay with your credit card (Visa or Mastercard only), then click here and register using our secure server. You will be charged a 5% fee for this service. - Staff Coach Burns personally runs these camps and is on the fields every day. His staff consists of his assistant coaches, other college head and assistant coaches, and many current players from the University of Michigan team. All college coaches within a 200 mile radius are invited to recruit from this camp.
- Campus Tours
Prior to the start of camp, Associate Head Coach, Paul Snape, will conduct a tour of the U-M Athletic Campus where you will get an in-depth and unique look at the history and tradition of this magnificient institution. You do not need to call in advance to reserve your spot. The guided tour 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
Tours of the U-M academic campus can be set up on your own by calling (734) 647-5692. - Facilities The camp uses the U-M Soccer Complex for all soccer activities, located at 2250 S. State St, Ann Arbor, 48104. Park next to the U-M tennis facility and walk to the fields.
- Check-In and Check-Out
Check-in for the camp will be conducted on the fields from 8-9am on the first day. The camp will end at 4pm on the second day after the closing ceremony on the fields. - Airport Info
For those traveling by air, you will fly into Metro Detroit (DTW), located 24 miles from Ann Arbor. There are several shuttle services that will transport you round trip: Michigan Flyer drops off directly to the Four Points by Sheraton; Ann Arbor Airport Shuttle and Ann Arbor Super Shuttle provide door-to-door service.
- Refund Policy
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 camp.
- Questions and Answers
Click on our elite recruiting camp Q & A page for responses to the most frequently asked questions. If you have any further questions, please feel free to email our camp coordinator. Or call at (734) 615-5141.
Click here for the Elite Recruiting Camp Registration Form.
Dates:
Session 1 - June 19-20, 2010 (Sat-Sun)
Session 2 - July 16-17, 2010 (Fri-Sat)
Ages: Entering sophomore year of high school to entering freshmen year in college.
Cost: $220 ($20 late fee after June 10)
Approximate Maximum Enrollment: 75-86 Field Players, 8-12 GK's
Past camp coaches include:
Nick Deren, University of Detroit, NCAA Div. I
Sean Bray, Marian College (IN), NAIA
Ben Pirmann, Western Michigan University, NCAA Div. I
Jason Perry, Oakland University (MI), NCAA Div. I
Dave Costa, Butler University (IN), NCAA Div. I
Dan Kelly, Alderson Broaddus (WV), NCAA Div.II
Jon Atkinson, Longwood University (NC), NCAA Div. I
Mo Cato, IUPUI (IN), NCAA Div. I
Aldo Zid, Siena Heights College (MI), NAIA
Tony Economopolous, Bowling Green State University (OH), NCAA Div. I
Jeff "Ziggy" Korytoski, Cal Poly (CA), NCAA Div. I
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"If
you are looking for a camp where you can better understand the demands that are placed upon a college soccer player, then this camp is the right one for you. My entire staff
will be on hand to teach you and evaluate your game. Our goal is to ID
players for Michigan, get you exposure to other college soccer programs, and provide you with feedback on where we see
you within the spectrum of college soccer. Go Blue!" Coach Burns |
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Elite Recruiting Camp Schedule
Room and board is not provided by the camp. Four Points by Sheraton (734-996-0600, located very near the soccer fields) will provide rooms for all camp attendees at a discounted rate of $74 + tax/night. This hotel will also provide a free shuttle service from the hotel and back for all soccer activities during the entire camp. Click on your session to book your room via the internet: Four Points Sheraton, June 19-20 Four Points Sheraton, July 16-17 Other hotels located close to the U-M Soccer Complex include Kensington Court, Red Roof Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and Comfort Inn and Suites Michigan Men's Soccer assumes no responsibility, nor will provide any supervision outside of camp hours or in the hotel. It will be the parent's responsibility, for those campers under the age of 18, to provide arrangements for supervision. |
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