Day Camps

JUNIOR CAMP (Boys and Girls, ages 5-7) :  Designed to teach basic soccer and provide a foundation for future learning.  The curriculum will include fundamental soccer instruction with fun filled activities and games.

ADVANCED CAMP (Boys and Girls, ages 8-13):   Designed to instruct players in individual skills, tactics, and fundamentals of team play.  The campers' skills will be put to use in a variety of small-sided games.  There will be 3v3 and 6v6 tournaments daily.

GOALKEEPERS CAMP (Boys and Girls, ages 8-13):  Designed to provide intense training on goalkeeping techniques, diving, handling, and distribution.  Tactical aspects and positional play will be a focus for Goalkeepers.

Location: Charger Soccer Practice Field.

What to bring:

• Lunch/Snacks/Drinks/Refillable water bottle
• Soccer appropriate clothes for all weather types
• Appropriate footwear: Cleats, Indoor/turfs, tennis shoes
• Soccer Ball
• Sunscreen
• Shin guards
• Medication/epipen/inhaler etc.

UAH Men's soccer will be joined with UAH Women's soccer coaching staff.

JIMMY MITCHELL is entering his eighth year as the women’s head coach at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Prior to UAH he served 13 years as Head Coach at Div. I Northwestern State University in Louisiana. Jimmy guided his team to three Southland Conference Tournament championships along with three NCAA National tournament appearances. Before NSU, Jimmy coached at Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina. While at Belmont Abbey, Jimmy advanced to the ‘Elite Eight’ of the NCAA Div. II Tournament and produced numerous All -Americans. Mitchell has been involved in Olympic Development Soccer at the State and regional levels for 21 years.

JAMES BALLAMY is entering his third year with Coach Mitchell at the University of Alabama in Huntsville as the Women's Assistant soccer coach. Prior to joining the UAH Women's soccer coaching staff, Ballamy spent a year as an assistant coach for the UAH Men's soccer team. As a player, Ballamy spent a season at Emory & Henry College in Virginia before moving to the UAH Chargers where he played three seasons for the Blue and White. Ballamy holds an English FA Level 2 coaching badge and is a USSF "E" licensed coach.

Cancelation Policy

Refund requests must include the following information:

• Camper’s Name
• Camp Name & Dates
• Original Amount Paid
• Person to whom the refund check should be issued
• Address refund check should be mailed.
• Reason for Refund

Cancellations made 7 days or more prior to the start of camp will be awarded a 100% refund minus the $6 non-refundable deposit

Cancellations made 1 – 6 days prior to the start of camp will be awarded a 75% refund minus the $5 non-refundable deposit

No refunds will be awarded to campers who are “no shows” (do not attend camp and do not notify the camp office of their cancellation prior to the first day of camp).

After camps begin, prorated refunds are given only in instances of illness or injury.

This refund policy will be strictly enforced regardless of the reason for cancellation or early departure.

Special circumstances will be addressed on a case by case basis.

If a camp/clinic is cancelled, a 100% refund will be awarded to all campers who have pre-registered. The University is not responsible for related costs such as airfare, travel costs, cancellation charges, etc.

The date of a cancellation request shall be determined by the postmark of the date the email was sent.

"John Carrier Soccer Camps is solely operated by John Carrier, which is not affiliated with The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama or The University of Alabama in Huntsville"