Camp Philosophy for One Day Developmental Camp

Villanova University Men’s Soccer will be hosting 3 one-day Developmental Camps for "high school players only" on the field turf at Villanova University We would like to invite you to join the Villanova Men’s Soccer Staff as we introduce the high school player to a NCAA “College-like” atmosphere.

Camp Philosophy Residential Camp/Commuter Camp (Ages 11-18)

The goals of the Villanova Boys Soccer Camp are to teach, challenge and develop the enthusiastic, young soccer player in a competitive and fun environment. Our curriculum is based on age and ability level. Our professional staff is comprised of top collegiate coaches, club and high school coaches and collegiate players who are all here to help you reach your goals. We look forward to training you and your teammates!

This camp is comprised of three groups

College Prospect Camp (15-18)*

This camp is designed for players with high level club experience who want to train in a NCAA Collegiate Soccer environment. Advanced topics include technical functional training, zonal defending with a strong emphasis on the flat back four, tactical attacking schemes, and plyometrics with speed and agility training. The coaching staff will be comprised of the Villanova University Men’s Soccer Staff and coaches from other top collegiate programs.

Elite Camp (15-18)*

This camp is designed for top level high school players who are preparing for the upcoming high school season. Topics include technical concepts, team defending with an emphasis on individual and small group defense, attacking patterns through small group tactics, and plyometrics with speed and agility training. The coaching staff will be comprised of the Villanova Men’s Soccer Staff, coaches from other top collegiate programs, and top local high school and club coaches.

Developmental Camp (11-14)*

This camp is designed for the young, developing player. In a challenging and fun environment, training will include skill development, small group attacking and defending awareness, and plyometrics with speed and agility training. The coaching staff will be comprised of the Villanova Men’s Soccer Staff/Players, and top local high school and club coaches.

*Campers may move from group to group. This will be determined by the Villanova Boys Soccer Camp Staff. Evaluations will be made on the first day of camp.

Junior Wildcat Full-Day/Half-Day Camp (Ages 5-10)

This camp is designed for the young, aspiring soccer player. The objective for this group is to appreciate the game and learn in an enthusiastic enviorment. Training will include basic skill development, individual attacking and defending awareness, and general fitness. The coaching staff will be comprised of the Villanova Men’s Soccer Staff/Players, top local club coaches, and top collegiate players.

Goalkeeping Academy

Our special curriculum is designed to improve the psychological, tactical, technical and overall fitness side of the game. You will make strides through our goalkeeper only sessions and have the opportunity to demonstrate your skills in team games. Goalkeepers who desire to play in college will be a part of the Elite Goalkeeping Academy run by Villanova Goalkeeper Coach BJ Callaghan.