Camps

2010 CAL SOCCER ACADEMY & CAMPS
CAL MEN'S SOCCER - BACK TO BACK Pac-10 CHAMPIONS, 2006 & 2007!!!

2008 NCAA SWEET 16

We hope you will join us this summer for our CAL Soccer Academy & Camps. Our staff is selected for their ability to coach, train and develop players, and includes some of the nation's best players and coaches.

We believe in providing the opportunity for players to reach their greatest potential by being challenged technically and tactically, in a fun and encouraging environment. The CAL Soccer Camp curriculum has been developed to offer modern and successful training methods used in the United States and Europe. We also look forward to sharing training techniques and methods that helped the CAL Men's Soccer Team win the Pac-10 Championship two years in a row, and become one of the top teams in the nation.

Our camp is designed for beginner through advanced level soccer players. Individuals are placed in groups with participants of similar age, size, and ability to ensure a beneficial training environment. We offer special goalkeeper sessions within each camp. Come join Coach Kevin Grimes and the CAL staff for lots of soccer and great fun!

All camp sessions are held on playing fields, all located on the University of California, Berkeley campus.

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PREMIER ID ACADEMY
Sunday-Wednesday, Select Overnight or Day Camp option
Session I: June 27-30
Session II: July 18-21
AGES: 14-18
PRICES: Overnight Camp $595, Day Camp $495

The Premier ID Academy has been specifically designed to meet the demands of the US Soccer Academy, Super "Y" League and Club Soccer schedules. This camp is suggested for advanced, select players who aspire to play in college and beyond. Outstanding collegiate and professional coaches from the United States will assist Coach Grimes in this camp. Players are grouped and taught based on age and ability throughout the camp. In addition, specific Goalkeeper Training will be offered to all interested campers. Field players and goalkeepers alike will have a fun and challenging week! A special classroom session will be presented to help players prepare themselves for the college recruiting process.

The Premier ID Academy is proud to announce its best camp staff ever. We will have coaches from the following schools at our camps:

Cal, UC-Irvine, St. Mary's, Sacramento St., Sonoma St., Chico St., McKendree University, Washington University(St. Louis), Pomona-Pitzer College, William Woods University, Butte Junior College

Please check back later for additional coaching announcements.

Sample Daily Schedule for Premier ID Academy

7:15am                    Breakfast

9:00-11:00am          Technical Training Session

11:30-1:00pm          Lunch

1:00-2:00pm            Rest & Recovery

2:00-3:30pm            Tactical Training Session

4:00-5:00pm            Rest & Recovery

5:00pm                    Dinner

6:45pm                    Evening Games

9:00pm                    Evening Snack/College Night Seminar

10:00pm                  Bed Check/Lights Out

JUNIOR ID ACADEMY
Sunday-Wednesday, Select Overnight or Day Camp option
Session I: June 27-30
Session II: July 18-21
AGES: 10-14
PRICES: Overnight Camp $595, Day Camp $495

This is our traditional CAL ADVANCED CAMP that has been in place for the past 10 years! These camps are designed for advanced level individual players and teams. We offer a rigorous training regimen designed to identify, evaluate, and prepare players seeking to compete at the elite level in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere. Technical development with the ball is a major focus of the camp to ensure all of our players leave at the end of the week as a more refined and developed player. In addition, specific Goalkeeper Training will be offered to all interested campers.

Sample Daily Schedule for Junior ID Academy

7:15am                    Breakfast

9:00-11:00am          Technical Training Session

11:30-1:00pm          Lunch

1:00-2:00pm            Rest & Recovery

2:00-3:30pm            Tactical Training Session

4:00-5:00pm            Rest & Recovery

5:00pm                    Dinner

6:45pm                    Evening Games

9:00pm                    Evening Snack/College Night Seminar

10:00pm                  Bed Check/Lights Out

A PHYSICIAN FORM IS REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE PREMIER AND JUNIOR ID ACADEMY CAMPS! Please fill out the below form upon registration and fax or mail into the Camp Office (Info on form).


REQUIRED PHYSICIAN FORM Get Acrobat Reader

FULL DAY CAMPS
Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-4:00pm, Friday 9:00am-12:00pm
SESSION I:
June 21-25
SESSION II:
July 12-16
SESSION III:
July 26-30
AGES: 8-13
PRICE: $325 Registration Fee; Extended Day Friday Option (12:00pm-5:00pm) $30

The Full Day Camps are designed to improve the tactical and technical abilities of soccer players. Our goal is for participants to improve their speed of play, soccer awareness and positive playing habits. Campers are grouped by age and ability levels. This is a great camp for Class 1 club, Class 3 club and recreational level players/

In addition to fundamentals, daily full instruction includes the following:

  • Technical training
  • Functional training
  • Shooting/finishing to goal
  • Transition games
  • 5v5, 7v7 games
  • Goalkeeper training
  • Demonstrations

Sample Daily Schedule:

8:30-9:00am            Supervised Camper Drop-Off/Check-In at Field

9:00-12:00pm          Technical Skills, Shooting, Separate Goalkeeper Training

12:00-1:00pm          Lunch

1:00-4:00pm            Team Tactical Work, Small Sided Games, Full Field Scrimmages 

4:00-4:30pm            Supervised Camper Pick-Up at Field

 

 

HALF DAY CAMPS
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm
SESSION I:June 21-25
SESSION II:
July 12-16
SESSION III:
July 26-30
AGES: 5-10
PRICE: $195

The Half Day Camp soccer philosophy involves players having fun while learning new soccer skills. Our Half Day Camp Director, Bill Giacalone, has over 30 years of coaching and teaching experience. Every summer, Bill brings a vast knowledge of the game, high energy and lots of fun to camp. Half Day Camp instruction introduces players to fundamental skills and game strategies. Small sided games are played daily. This is an outstanding camp for beginner-recreational level players.

MULTIPLE CAMP DISCOUNTS:
Receive 5% off when you enroll in more than one BOY'S SOCCER camp only!
(This option is only available if you enroll online and will automatically apply when you enroll)

CAMP INFORMATION
Click HERE to View/Download:

  • PRINTABLE ENROLLMENT PACKAGE
  • MEDICATIONS FORM
  • WAIVER
  • PHYSICIAN FORM
  • CAMP INFORMATION PACKET (Includes pick-up and drop-off times and locations)
  • CAMPUS MAP (Labeled with all camp facility locations)

WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP:

  • Shin guards
  • Soccer cleats (grass)
  • Soccer flats/Running Shoes (turf) for camps on Maxwell Family Field
  • Ball
  • Lunch and snack (Half & Full-Day Camp participants)
  • Sunscreen

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • One free camp T-Shirt will be distributed to each camp participant
  • OVERNIGHT CAMPERS will stay in a to be determined Residential Complex (dormitory) on the UC Berkeley Campus
  • OVERNIGHT CAMPERS will take meals in the on-campus dining commons, and will receive first night's dinner through last day's breakfast. DAY CAMPERS will receive the same meals as overnight campers, except for breakfast. DAY CAMPERS must eat breakfast prior to their daily drop-off.
  • All linens including towels, sheets, and pillows are provided.
  • Some nights get cold, and participants are encouraged to bring long pants, a jacket, or an extra blanket.
  • Phone cards are suggested if calls home are long distance.
  • Dorms will have adult supervision, and boys and girls will be placed on separate floors.

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION:
Due to University and NCAA Policies, we are not allowed to offer any transportation to and from camps. The airport closest to the Berkeley campus is Oakland International Airport; San Francisco International Airport is also within a reasonable distance. There are a few shuttle services that offer transportation to and from Oakland & San Francisco International Airports. Reservations must be made at least a few days in advance over the phone or online.

BAYPORTER EXPRESS
Website:www.bayporter.com
Phone: 1-877-467-1800 (Local, Bay Area) 1-415-467-1800 (Long Distance, Outside Bay Area)
Pricing: (All Prices are Approximate)
To/From Oakland International Airport/Campus $25.00 (One Way)
To/From San Francisco International Airport/Campus $29.00 (One Way)

SUPER SHUTTLE
Website: www.supershuttle.com
Phone: 1-800-258-3826
Pricing: (All Prices are Approximate)
To/From Oakland International Airport/Campus $32.00 (One Way)
To/From San Francisco International Airport/Campus $35.00 (One Way)

DROP-OFF & PICK-UP DETAILS:
All details regarding drop-off and pick-up times and locations will be provided at a later time.

ENROLLMENT
Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, so enroll today!
Online Enrollment:
Click on the ENROLL NOW! button to proceed.
In addition to enrolling online, participants of the Junior and Premier ID Academy must submit a PHYSICIAN FORM. You must submit this form prior to camp. Please do so by mail or fax.

NOTE: Online enrollment software is browser and platform specific.
Internet Explorer and PC's are preferred.

Enrollment by Mail:
Mail the completed enrollment forms (below) with payment to:

Cal Athletic Camps
Attn: Boy's Soccer Camps
115 Haas Pavilion
Berkeley, CA 94720-4422

REQUIRED ENROLLMENT FORMS
If you do not enroll online, you must complete and submit all forms in the enrollment package available below. All forms must be completed and signed by a parent/legal guardian. All forms are REQUIRED for camp participation. Incomplete and/or illegible forms will not be accepted. Please click on the link below to download and print the enrollment forms.
PRINTABLE ENROLLMENT PACKAGE
(Click to View/Download)
PAYMENT

  • Cash/Checks (MAIL ONLY): Exact Cash Required. Make checks payable to "U.C. Regents"
  • Credit Cards (ONLINE ONLY): CAL Athletic Camps accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.

CONTACT US

  • CAL Athletic Camps E-Mail: calcamps@berkeley.edu
  • CAL Athletic Camps/Ticket Office Hotline: 1-800-GO-BEARS (1-800-462-3277) or (510) 642-3277
  • Fax: (510) 280-1650
  • Soccer Office: (510) 643-9957

COACHING STAFF

Kevin Grimes, Head Coach - CAL Men's Soccer

  • 11th season, Cal Head Coach
  • Pac-10 Coach of the Year, '02, '05, '06, '07
  • 2005 NCAA Tournament "Elite Eight"
  • Eight consecutive NCAA postseason appearance ('01-'08)
  • Division I, Far West Region Coach of the Year, '02
  • 14 players drafted in MLS in the last 5 years
  • 15 players currently playing professional soccer from CAL
  • Three years, Assistant Coach at SMU
  • Eight years professional soccer experience
  • Previous member US National Team
  • Two-time, First Team NSCAA All-American
  • NSCAA Advanced National License
  • USSF National "A" Coaching License

Pieter Lehrer, Assistant Head Coach - Cal Men's Soccer

  • 6th Season, Cal Assistant Coach
  • Former professional soccer player
  • Former Assistant Coach at Stanford (Three Years)
  • Former Assistant Coach for L.A. Galaxy
  • Former Standout at UCLA, NCAA National Champions 1985

Goalkeeper Training Staff:
Henry Foulk, Goalkeeper Coach - Cal Men's Soccer

  • 11th season, Cal Goalkeeper Coach
  • 4 former Cal Goalkeepers currently playing professionally
  • Cal Men's Soccer team captain and three year starter
  • Former Professional Player
  • 3 time All-Pac-10 Conference selection

ADDITIONAL STAFF
Camp staff includes college coaches, current and former CAL players, All-Americans, professional players, and top coaches from around the region. Some of the outstanding staff who may participate in one or more of our camps include:
Joe Clarke, Head Coach - Washington University (St. Louis)

  • USSF "A" License
  • Former professional player (NASL & MISL)
  • All-American defender at St. Louis University
  • Former Head Coach, St. Louis University

Larry Nees, Head Coach - Butte Junior College Men's Soccer

  • Former SMU assistant coach, 9 years
  • Former Chico St. Assistant Coach, 5 years
  • Former professional player (NASL)
  • USSF "A" License

Devin Rensing, Assistant Coach - Colgate Men's Soccer

  • Former Assistant Coach - Central Arkansas University
  • 2 Year Starter & Captain at Eastern illinois University
  • Played Youth Soccer in St. Louis with Busch Soccer Club

Deejae Johnson, Director of Soccer at University High School

  • Currently coaching club soccer at Marin FC
  • 4 Year Starter at University of Vermont
  • USSF "A" License