MULES YOUTH DAY CAMPS - SUMMER 2024

Potential Staff 

Sean Topping - Muhlenberg head men's coach

Katharine Prescott - Muhlenberg head women's coach

Kyle Grim - Muhlenberg men's assistant/Emmaus HS assistant coach

Tyler Madeira - Muhlenberg men's assistant coach

Todd Ervin - Muhlenberg men's assistant coach

Bob Pipech - Dominate the 18 Goal Keeper Training

Muhlenberg men's & women's current players

Soccer Development Camps (SDC):

The training of correct techniques before the age of 14 is critical. Research has proven that bad technical habits are increasingly more difficult to correct past the age of 14. The seven basic techniques of soccer are:

1. Control (First Touch)
2. Passing
3. Dribbling
4. Shooting
5. Defending
6. GK Training - Kyle Grim - Muhlenberg GK Coach

Small Sided Game Tactics:
Tactics involve making the correct choices during the game. In soccer we train players to understand correct choices in certain game situations. Should I pass the ball or dribble it; should I pass to Player A or B? Although soccer, at the adult level, is an 11 versus 11 game, it is important to note that, at any one time, only a small portion of the team is involved in the play. In our soccer school we train our players much of the time in the 4v4 format. This gives players in possession 3 choices of pass plus the option of dribbling. The basic shape is of a diamond. Most progressive training ideas today involve small sided training to aid players in making good decisions. It should be remembered by parents and coaches that if children are pushed into full sided soccer too quickly (11v11) then they develop a confused version of mob-ball which is not conducive to good technical or tactical development.

All campers attending the Muhlenberg camp will have access to lunch time swimming in Muhlenberg's indoor pool. Certified lifeguards will be on had to monitor all swimming sessions. A certified trainer will be on site during the entire camp week.

Camp Details:

• Equipment: Shin guards, soccer cleats and sneakers or indoor shoes must be brought daily!
• Ball: Campers will need to bring their own ball to camp! Please make sure to write your name clearly on the ball.
• Snack & Lunch: Campers will need to bring a snack & lunch (camp snack bar will have pizza, water, gatorade and some candy!) Please try to stay away from bringing peanut & tree nut foods.
• Sunscreen and or hat - reminder to apply sunscreen at home and pack some for them to reapply throughout camp.  We will help the little ones and remind the older campers.
• CampBank: You can put money in the camp bank for your son/daughter and whatever they buy will be subtracted out of their bank. On Friday the balance of the camp bank is returned to you.
• Like our Facebook page @ Mulesocceracademy for daily photos, videos and camp updates.
• Friday – Full Day & Half Day ends at 12:00pm!

If you have any further questions, please feel free to call me at C: 610-657-2238 or email mulesocceracademy@gmail.com .