Camps & Other Programs

Providing a positive soccer experience for every participant
Dedicated to developing all levels of player and improving the core foundation in basic skills with a goal of significantly increasing each player’s individual technical ability and confidence with ball

All camps and clinics run by our professional coaching staff

SUMMER I LEAGUE

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The Summer I league provides teams from Illinois & Indiana the chance to play competitively over the summer months. All games are played at the Oakbrook Polo fields.

League Dates 2021: June 19th – August 8th

Practice: 2 training sessions per week for 7 weeks (Ela Soccer fields)
Games: 5 Weekend games at Oak Brook Polo Fields

Fee: $395 ($200 due at registration with balance due on 5/1 or acceptance of the team in the league.) The fee includes team training sessions, coaches fee, league fees, field fees and player registration fees.

Players register individually to participate. The Director of Coaching will select the players based on registration for team formation.

Note: Ela Soccer reserves the right to change roster invitations based on the club 2021-2022 team rosters.

Registration Deadline: April 9th

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Summer 5v5 League

Travel Players

For competitive (Travel) players U8-U18

5 weeks - 7/5 to 8/5
One game per week - Boys on Tues or Thurs & Girls on Mon or Wed.
Game times between 4:30pm and 7:30pm
2x20 min halves
Location: TBD

Cost $75

Recreational Players

For recreational players U8-U14

5 weeks - 7/5 to 8/4 ( no games week of 7/20)
One game per week on Mon or Wed
Game times between 4:30pm and 7:30pm
2x20 minute halves
Location: TBD

Cost $75

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Summer Camps

All summer camps are for players U7-U14. Players are divided by age and ability.
Summer camps take place at outdoor locations.

What to bring: Players must bring cleats, shin guards, water and a soccer ball.

Summer Camp Schedule

Date	Time	Camp	Location	Fee
June 28th- July 1st (Mon-Thur)	8:30am-12pm	Total Skills Camp	TBD	$180
July 5th-July 8th (Mon-Thurs)	8:30am-3:30pm	Attacking Camp	TBD	$295
July 5th-July 8th (Mon-Thurs)	8:30am-3:30pm	Defensive Camp	TBD	$295
July 12th-July 15th (Mon-Thurs)	8:30am-12pm	Individual Skills & Mini World Cup Tourney	TBD	$180
July 19th-July 22nd (Mon-Thurs)	8:30am-3.30pm	Attacking Camp	TBD	$295
July 19th-July 22nd (Mon-Thurs)	8:30am-3:30pm	Defensive Camp	TBD	$295
July 26th-July 29th (Mon-Thurs)	8:30am-12pm	Total Skills Camp	TBD	$180
August 2nd- August 5th (Mon-Thurs)	8:30am-12pm	Goalscorer-Finishing Camp	TBD	$180
August 9th-August 12th (Mon-Thurs)	8:30am-12pm	Goalscorer-Finishing Camp	TBD	$180

Total Skills Camp

Get tons of touches on the ball! This camp will focus on core soccer skills and getting comfortable on the ball

Players will get between 2000-3000 touches on the ball
Individual foot work activities
Juggling, passing and receiving
Work on developing quick feet
Work on ball control using different parts of the body.
Changing directions, explosiveness

Defensive Camp

Improve the technical and tactical aspects of defending . Become a complete player in the game - attackers defend and defenders attack

Use defending principles
Pressure-Position-Patience-Compactness
Learn to pressure/cover/balance at the right time & distance
Group defending in different systems- Back 4, Back 3 and with 2 defenders only
Double team/triple team/pressing well as a group
Develop good leadership skill to organize your defense
Recover the ball without committing fouls

Individual Skills & Mini World Cup Tourney camp

Refine your skills on the ball and improve your game. This camp will focus on core soccer skills and small group tactics

Individual foot work activities
Juggling, passing and receiving
Defense, learning the 3 P’s (pressure, position, patience)
Group defending, applying pressure cover balance compactness
Offense, attacking moves (scissors, step-over, Ronaldo, Messi, Aguero, Neymar)
Work on developing quick feet, changing directions, explosiveness
Mini World Cup Tourney creating triangle/diamond shape

Attacking Camp

Improve the technical and tactical aspects of attacking . Become a complete player in the game - attackers defend and defenders attack

Use attacking principles
Finishing; 1 Touch Side Volleys; Half Volleys; Full Volleys
Learn The “Ronaldo Move “super scissors”
“The Messi Move” “Roll-Over Cut”
Long & Short Range Shooting/Breakaway finishing
Mbapee “The Killer Move” Explosiveness

Goalscorer - Finishing Camp

Get the extra edge in putting the ball in the back of the net. This camp covers all aspects of finishing and is NOT just for strikers but for ALL players who want to improve their goal scoring ability

Designed to get the players to take technically correct shots - striking the ball properly
Players will be put in different situations for greater scoring opportunity
Game situations to practice remaining calm under pressure and finish
Players will take anywhere from 200-1000 shots on goal using different angles and distances.
Different scenarios in the top of the 18 yard so players become comfortable in front of the goal.
Near and Far Post Runs
Chipping & Target Play
Side Volleys, Long & Short Range Shooting
Free kick and Placement Shooting

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Private and Small Group Training

Refund Policy: Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Registration is a commitment to participate and fees are due in full. No refunds for inclement weather. Fees cannot be pro-rated.Minimum participation required for session to run.