• University of Michigan Boy's Soccer Team Camp is designed for high school Varsity and JV teams that are looking for serious competition and an edge in their preparation for the upcoming season. Each team will train with the same high level coach for the entire camp. Morning training will be functional relative to the various thirds of the field, including goalkeeping. Afternoon and evening games are an intregral part of this camp and will be maximized. A top priority is placed on integrating individual players into groups and molding them into a team.

  • Dates, Ages, Cost:
    Dates: July 27 - 31, 2008
    Ages: Varsity and JV High School Teams.
    Cost: New pricing structure this year!
    $399/player (Resident - ALL room and board)
    $319/player (Commuter - No room, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners)
    $259/player (Commuter - No room and board)

    Call (734) 615-5141 for information on U13-U16 club team opportunities.

  • Registration:
    Click here to download a printable copy of the registration form. Complete the registration and turn it in to your team's contact person, along with your full payment. Your entire team's registration forms and payment must be turned in together prior to July 1.

Team Camp Daily Schedule
7:00 am
Wake Up
7:30 - 8:30 am
Breakfast
8:45 - 11:00 am
Functional Training
11:00 - 11:30 am
Tactical Demonstration By Staff
11:30 - 1:30 pm
Lunch and Rest
1:30 - 2:15 pm
Lecture/Video
2:30 - 4:30 pm
11 v 11 Matches
4:45 - 6:30 pm
Dinner and Rest
6:45 - 8:30 pm
4 v 4 Points Tournament and 11 v 11 Matches
8:30 - 10:45 pm
Movies/Activities
11:00 pm
Lights Out

Funtional Training Topics Include:  Lecture Topics and Workshops Include: 
Back Third of the Field Team Building Activities
Middle Third of the Field Sports Nutrition
Attacking Third of the Field Flexibility/Active Stretching

  • Goalkeepers:
    Goalkeepers will be trained daily during the team functional training session. Goalkeepers sessions include play on the line, reaction saves, angle play, crosses, boxing, breakaway techniques and tactics, backpasses, directing the defense, footwork and speed training, reading the game and more. Our coaching staff will evaluate and provide feedback to each GK about their play in the 11 v 11 games.

  • Payments:
    The total cost of team camp is $399 per player (Resident - ALL room and board), or $319 (Commuter - No room but includes 3 lunches and 3 dinners) or $259 (Commuter - No room or board). Each team must have a minimum of 12 players (maximum of 19 players). All registration forms must be turned in together with full payment. Space is limited, call (734) 615-5141 to reserve your team's space.

  • Staff
    Coach Burns personally runs the camps and is on the fields every day. His staff consists of his assistant coaches,
    current and former players from the University of Michigan, and other proven college and high school coaches.

  • Team Supervision:
    Each team is required to have an adult chaperone attend the team camp and serve in a supervisory capacity daily from 9 - 11 p.m. This person does not need to spend the night in the dorm, and it does not need to be the same person each night.
   

  • Roommate Preference:
    All rooms are double occupancy. Space is provided on the registration form to indicate the name of your roommate, if you have a preference. If you do not have a preference, you will be assigned an age-appropriate roommate from your team when you check into the camp on the first day. All teams will be assigned rooms together on the same section and floor of the dorm.

  • Facilities:
    The camp uses Mitchell Fields, which are a within walking distance of the dormitory. All lodging and meals will be in the Bursley Residence Hall.

  • Check-In and Check-Out:
    Check-in on Sunday will be from 2-4 p.m. at Bursley Residence Hall. Thursday check-out is from 12-1 p.m.

  • What Players Will Receive:
    University of Michigan Soccer T-Shirt
    Post-Camp Evaluation
    Five Days of expert soccer instruction in a team setting

  • Refund Policy
    If a camper withdraws at least one week prior to the start of camp, all funds paid to date will be returned minus a $75 administrative fee. No refunds will be returned for any reason once a camp begins.

  • Questions and Answers
    Click on our team camp Q & A page for responses to the most frequently asked questions.  If you have further questions, please either email our camp administrator, or call at (734) 615-5141.

    Click here for the Team Camp Registration Form.