2023 Eagle FC Beginner Skills Camp

Date: Monday June 26th – Thursday June 29th

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Ages: 5 years old – 7 years old (Boys and Girls). 

           2018/2017/2016 birth years

Cost: $110, Sibling Discount $10.00

Regular registration will close on Friday June 9th.

Late Registration cost: $120

      Late Registration will run to June 23rd. 

      If registering in the late window, we cannot guarantee a camp t-shirt.

Location: Hidden Creek Park- 50 Millfording Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA

This camp is for young players who want to learn the basics and enjoy playing the game. Each evening, campers will be introduced and taught skills such as dribbling, passing, receiving, and shooting via fun and thoughtful activities. Additionally, campers will play small sided games that encourage movement and engagement in a fun, positive environment.

Goals:

  • To teach basic skills and game concepts per the Eagle FC Futures Development Model
  • To instill a passion for the game while having fun
  • To create an environment where kids can build confidence and enjoy the game
  • To maximize touches on the ball and to keep players engaged.

Campers Receive:

  • Campers will receive a camp T-shirt.
  • Campers will receive a camp ball.

Campers Bring:

  • Soccer cleats or sneakers
  • Wear shin guards
  • Extra t-shirt and socks
  • Water bottle (we do have water available to kids to refill their bottles)
  • Please bring your child with sunblock on them already.
  • You may want to pack a towel

Director: Brian Redding joined Eagle FC as our Director of Coaching in November 2020 and has made incredible strides to energize the club, working to bring it back to regional and national standards. Prior to coming on board as the Director of Coaching for Eagle FC, Redding coached at the collegiate level for 26 years. His most recent coaching stint was at Dickinson College where he served as the Men’s Head Soccer Coach. In the 16 seasons that Redding was in charge there, he guided the Dickinson Men’s Team to be a nationally recognized soccer program. Dickinson competed for numerous Conference Championships, qualified for numerous NCAA Tournament bids and had a record of 182-93-34 under Coach Redding’s lead. Coach Redding has spent decades coaching and teaching youth the fundamentals of soccer and is bringing this experience to the camp environment. 

Additional Staff:  Staff will be members of our Eagle FC USL W women’s team, current high level club coaches that are former college coaches, local high school coaches, former college players, and current college players. Additionally, some of our Eagle FC older club players will serve as helpers. Our coach to player ratio is approximately 1:8, and all staff members are committed to player development.