Sports Camps
Valpo Men’s Soccer to Hold Two VIP Camp Sessions
Valparaiso University head men’s soccer coach Mike Avery announced today the dates for the 2008 Valparaiso Identification Program (VIP) soccer camp. The 2008 VIP, held on the campus of Valparaiso University, is a soccer camp for high school age players with serious aspirations to play college soccer. Session I will be held from June 16-18, with Session II scheduled from July 21-23.
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. Valpo Soccer VIP players will be exposed to high-level technical and tactical training presented by current collegiate head and assistant coaches.
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.
To learn more about the 2008 VIP or to register for the camp, visit the website at www.ValpoSoccerVIP.com.
Valpo Women’s Soccer to Hold 2008 Summer Camps
The Valparaiso University women’s soccer team is holding a camp this summer at the Eastgate Soccer Fields June 24-26 for all age groups.
A High School Camp “Valpo Identification Program” is for girls ages 14-18 years of age. The camp is designed to train individuals in technical and tactical aspects of their game. Training sessions will be held in the morning along with the evening. Afternoon seminars will include coach guided self-training and recruiting lectures.
The Crusaders Youth Skills Camp is held for girls ages 7-13. The camp will run from 5:30-8 p.m. and is designed to refine each player’s technical skills while providing a solid foundation for learning the skills necessary to continue to grow and enjoy the game.
The Little Crusaders Camp, will also be held from June 24-26 from 6-7 p.m. Designed for boys and girls 4-6 years of age, the camp will serve as a fun introduction to the game of soccer for young players.
For information on the camp contact John Marovich in the women’s soccer office at (219) 464-5041 or John.Marovich@valpo.edu. Information and registration is also available online at www.valposoccervip.com.
Valpo Women to Hold 2008 Summer Basketball Camps
The Valparaiso women’s basketball team will be holding its 2008 summer camps this June and July.
Skills Day Camp I and Varsity Prep Camp will take place Monday through Thursday, June 23-26, both at a cost of $195.
The Skills Day Camp is designed for girls entering grades 2-8 to develop the fundamental skills of basketball. Daily competition and written evaluations take place at the end of the camp.
The Varsity Prep Camp is new this year and is designed for serious high school athletes who want/need to improve their basketball skills as well as game situation preparedness. The camp will be run by coaches with many years of high school as well as college coaching experience. They will be assisted by college players.
On Tuesday, June 24, the Crusaders will host an Elite Camp. This is a teaching and competition camp for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Players should have successful experience at the varisity level. The cost of the one day teaching and competition camp is $60.
A Team Camp will be held Friday and Saturday, June 27-28. This camp is designed for high school varsity and junior varsity teams along with their coaches. There are various cost options for this camp depending on whether the camper is a commuter or a boarder.
Skills Day Camp II will run Monday through Thursday, July 21-24. This camp, like Skills Day Camp I, is designed for girls entering grades 2-8 to develop the fundamental skills of basketball. Daily competition and written evaluations take place at the end of the camp.
For more information on any of these camps or for registration forms, contact Marla Liesch at (219) 464-5146, or Marla.Liesch@valpo.edu.
Crusader Volleyball Team to Host Summer Camp
Valparaiso volleyball head coach Carin Avery and the Crusader volleyball team will host their 2008 summer camp for youths in grades 6-12 at the Athletics-Recreation Center from July 7-10.
The Crusader volleyball 2008 summer camp offers a strong emphasis on fundamental volleyball skill improvement. Groups will be divided according to ability. Evening sessions incorporate competitive drills and games, leading to the Tournament of Champions.
For more information about the camp, contact Avery at 219-464-5323 or via email at Carin.Avery@valpo.edu. Campers can also register online at www.valpovolleyballcamp.com.
Crusaders to Hold Summer Basketball Camps
Valparaiso’s men’s basketball team will be hosting four basketball camps this summer for youths of all ages and skill levels. The camps will be staffed by the Crusader players and coaching staff.
The first summer camp is a One-Day Elite Camp intended for high level players currently in grades 9-12. The camp will be held on Saturday, June 14 from 1:00-4:30 p.m., and will feature advanced instruction, 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 play, skill testing and an NCAA seminar. The cost of the camp is $30 per player.
From June 16-19, Valpo will be hosting two separate camps. The Valpo Mini Camp will be held from 9:00-11:30 a.m. and is intended for children ages 5-7. It will feature daily contests and games and costs $110 per camper.
The Valpo Basketball School runs from 9:00 a.m. until 12 noon each day and is intended for children ages 8-14. The camp will contain daily lectures and teaching sessions, fundamental stations, 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 game action and daily contests and prizes. It will cost $160 per camper.
The Valpo Basketball Academy will be held from Monday, July 28 through Friday, August 1, and is for youths ages 8-14. The camp will run from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day, and costs $290 per player. The days will include teaching sessions and lectures by Crusader players and coaches, fundamental stations, 5-on-5 games, a 3-on-3 league and daily contests and prizes.
In addition, a team camp will be held from June 20-22. For more information on any of the camps or for registration forms, contact the Valparaiso University Men’s Basketball office at 219-464-5254 or visit www.homerdrewcamps.com.
Valpo to Host Football Camp this Summer
Valparaiso University will be conducting a Crusader Football Kids Camp from June 30-July 2 of this coming summer the football program has announced.
The Crusader Football Kids Camp will take place from 9 a.m. until noon for three days and is open to any boy or girl that is entering grades two through eight. The camp is designed to teach children the fundamentals of football.
The cost of the camp is $100 and is conducted by the Valparaiso coaching staff.
For more information on the event or to sign up, contact Patti Nemeth at (219) 464-5513 or Patti.Nemeth@valpo.edu, or register online at www.valpofootballcamp.com.
Valpo to Offer Junior Tennis Day Camp This June
Valparaiso University will be hosting a pair of Junior Tennis Day Camps this June for children ages 7-17 at the Valparaiso University Tennis Complex.
The first session will be held June 9-12 with the second session conducted June 16-19. The campers will be paired according to age group, with most groups lasting one hour each.
For more information or to register, contact Jim Daugherty at (219) 464-5257 or James.Daugherty@valpo.edu.
