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Western Michigan - Men's Soccer

Men's Thanksgiving Prospect Camp

Location Kalamazoo, MI
Event Date(s) Nov 24, 2018
Grades 9th to College Soph
This event has been completed.

Event Description

2018 MEN'S THANKSGIVING PROSPECT CAMP


Campers will enjoy a full day in a collegiate training environment, a WMU Soccer tshirt, and the opportunity to play in front of college coaches from around the region. College coaches from other institutions ranging from Division 1-3 and NAIA will be present, so each player will get multiple looks from multiple coaches from all levels of college soccer. Last year at this camp there were 20 SCHOOLS IN ATTENDANCE! Space is limited, so register early! Enrollment is open to current high school freshmen and older.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH
WHO: High School Freshmen & Older
REGISTRATION / CHECK-IN: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
TIME: 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
COST: $150.00
Camp T-Shirt Included
Space is limited, so register early!
CAMP SCHEDULE
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM → Registration (Seeyle Center Lobby - 3rd Floor)
11:15 AM → GK Session
12:00 PM → Camp Introduction
12:15 PM - 2:00 PM → Tactical & Technical Training Session
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM → Lunch (On Your Own)
3:00 PM - 7:45 PM → Full Sided Games
7:45 PM - 8:30 PM → All Star Game
(Participants to be selected through Panel of Coaches throughout the day.)

*** All registrations must be received by 10:00 AM EST on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH. Registration will be limited to the first 120 field players and 16 goalkeepers to register and will be closed after this number is reached.***

Medical Waiver & Concussion Information Forms MUST be completed prior to participation. Please bring both signed documents to registration. Campers will not be permitted to participate without completed paperwork.

FACILITIES
The camp will be held at both the Seelye Indoor Center and Waldo Stadium. Both facilities were part of a $ 1.6 Million renovation during the summer of 2013, which included brand new turf surfaces to both. Both surfaces are 100% State of the Art!

GOALKEEPERS
Goalkeepers need to report PROMPTLY at 11:00 AM for registration and the 45 minute GK specific session starting promptly at 11:15 AM.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • We encourage all campers to arrive between 11:00 AM and 11:45 AM in order to ensure that all check-in/registration is completed by 12:00 PM for the start of camp.
  • Please be sure to bring snacks to eat during your breaks. During the full sided games, when your team is not playing there will be adequate time to get away to grab a quick meal should you choose to do so.
  • Prospects need to bring adequate training apparel: a ball, shinguards, and a pair of firm ground cleats and/or turf cleats (training surface is Field Turf).
  • Camp will be held both inside of our indoor facility (the Seelye Center) and outside on the football field in Waldo Stadium.

TRAINING STAFF
There will be an athletic trainer at ALL scheduled training sessions and games.

NOTE
Travel, lodging, and meal/lunch arrangements are the sole responsibility of each camper.

PARKING
The Men’s Soccer 2018 Thanksgiving Prospect Camp will be held in Western Michigan's $22 million dollar, state of the art, Seelye Indoor Facility. Parking is available in the lot in front of the Seelye Center (Lot 7) located off of Stadium Drive. Overflow parking will be in LOT 10 just behind the press box at Waldo Stadium.

CANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY
If a player is forced to pull out of the camp for medical or other reasons, a FULL refund (minus a 6% processing fee) will be granted to the player if notification is given by SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17th . If players do not withdraw before November 18th , a $60 processing fee will be withheld from the refund. If the camp is cancelled due to inclement weather, the closest alternative date to the original camp date will be arranged and the camp will resume as planned on the new date.

ALL QUESTIONS & CONCERNS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO
Mason Darling at (231) 645.0769 or e-mail at roger.m.darling@wmich.edu

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY SOCCER STAFF
Head Coach – Chad Wiseman
Assistant Coach – Joshua Ross
Assistant Coach – Shane Lyons
Director of Soccer Operations –R. Mason Darling
Strength & Conditioning Coach – Tim Herrmann