Boys' Soccer Academy Camps

June 25-28 or July 30-August 2

Ages 5-13: 9 am - 10:30 am

Ages 14-18: 10:30 am - 12 pm

Location: South Campus

Cost: $65.00

The Saints Soccer Academy training sessions focus on all of the major aspects of the game necessary to improve and reach the next level of development. Technical training (skills) and tactical situations will be addressed and taught according to guidelines set forth by the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). Individual tactics and small group tactics will also be taught in training sessions that culminate in small-sided games every session.

The camp curriculum includes specialized technical and tactical training in a circuit style instructional method. Every day a new skill is introduced and the defensive and attacking considerations will be taught on an individual and small group basis. Each day will end with small sided games that maximize individual player involvement in the game, thereby offering every player an opportunity to put their new found knowledge and skill to the test in a game setting.

For more information contact Richard Markham at richard.markham@ashford.edu or 563.242.4023 ext. 7892.

All Skills Camp for Girls' Soccer and Volleyball

July 16-19 | Time: 9 am - 2 pm

Volleyball camp for girls entering grades: 4-9

Soccer camp for girls entering grades: 4-12

Soccer portion: 9-11 am at Ashford's South Campus

Volleyball portion: 12-2 pm in Kehl Arena

Cost: $55.00 registration for each portion postmarked by July 2, 2012. ($65.00 for registration after July 2, 2012.)

***Campers can attend both camps or choose only one and must bring their own lunch. Campers who do not pre-register can walk in as space allows on the first day of the camp.

The soccer camp will teach offensive and defensive fundamentals through various drills and competitive games. The camp will be dedicated to helping every camper have a tremendous amount of fun in learning new techniques, improving their skills, playing exciting games, and much more.

The volleyball camp will include several basic skills and fundamental concepts for elementary and middle school. The camp will focus on proper passing, setting, and attacking techniques, footwork and correct form. Also incorporated will be serving, team bonding games, and a round robin team tournament.

Individual and team awards will also be given. This camp will be fun-filled with the coaches, staff, and members of the Ashford volleyball team.

T-shirt: All campers will receive a T-shirt. Register before July 2, 2012 to get your preferred size.

For more information contact Micah Cewe at micah.cewe@ashford.edu or 563.242.4023 ext. 7817 or Mick Regan at michael.regan@ashford.edu or 563.242.4023 ext. 7861.

"Champ's Invite" High School Volleyball Team Camp

July 22 | Time: 8 am

For students entering: high school (grades 9-12) for the 2012-2013 school year

Location: Kehl Arena

Cost: $100 per team for entries postmarked by July 2, 2012 or $125 per team for all entries after July 2, 2012

Deadline for tournament entry is July 16, 2012.

The fifth annual "Champ's Invite" will include high school varsity volleyball teams from Iowa competing against Illinois high school varsity volleyball teams. There are bragging rights on the line this year as each team competes for its respective state (Illinois leads the series 4-0).

Entry will be on first-come basis as space allows with up to 8-10 varsity teams total.

Past Champions

2008 - Orion High School (IL) || 2009 - Fulton High School (IL) || 2010 - Sterling High School (IL) || 2011 - Riverdale High School (IL)

NEW - Team entry fee will be WAIVED for the tournament champion in 2012!

Format: The 8-10 team format will consist of pool play matches followed by tournament match(es). Each team will be guaranteed with at least four matches for the day.

Awards: The tournament team champion will have its high school name engraved on the plaque displayed in the Ashford University athletics trophy case.

For more information contact Micah Cewe at micah.cewe@ashford.edu or 563.242.4023 ext. 7817.