Advanced Player Pathway Camp
The Advanced Player Pathway Camp is designed for academy level players seeking a focused and professional environment to enhance their skills and understanding of the game. Led by Directors and Academy coaches with top-tier licensing and extensive experience, this program is geared towards academy players at the MLS NEXT and GA level.
*Players must be participating in a travel or academy program currently in order to participate.
Camp Overview
Full Day Advanced Soccer Camp Sessions: 9AM - 3PM
Players are grouped by age:
Olders 2011-2015 (U11-U15): Location: Gansevoort
Rising 2016-2018 (U8-U10): Location: Pier 40
Exploring options for U16-U19 (Late July early August evening session)
DUSC Advanced Camps focuses on the competitive nature of NYC Soccer and provides a fun and safe environment for kids to develop their abilities. Dedicated players will learn from our staff of professional coaches in order to take their game to the next level. Whether you’re looking to improve individually or bring your teammates along, Advanced Camp is the best way to strengthen your technical and fundamental soccer skills.
Individual development plans (IDPs)
Detailed, player-specific goals and feedback for targeted improvement.
Athletic Development
Structured physical conditioning to enhance strength, speed, and agility.
Video Analysis
Tactical insights through detailed game footage reviews.
Nutrition
Guidance to optimize player health.
Mental Skills Coach
Guidance to optimize player mindset.
Guest Speakers
Access to experienced professionals offering valuable insights into the game at the highest level.
Advanced Soccer Camps NYC - Day: Schedule
| Date | Location | Gender | Birth year | Check-in | Check-out | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16 - 20 | Pier 40 | Coed | 2016 - 2018 | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | $730 |
| June 23 - 27 | Pier 40 | Coed | 2016 - 2018 | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | $730 |
| June 30 - July 3 | Pier 40 | Coed | 2016 - 2018 | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | $584 |
| July 7 - 11 | Gansevoort Peninsula | Coed | 2011 - 2015 | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | $730 |
| July 14 - 18 | Gansevoort Peninsula | Coed | 2011 - 2015 | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | $730 |
| July 21 - 25 | Gansevoort Peninsula | Coed | 2011 - 2015 | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | $730 |
| July 28 - August 1 | Gansevoort Peninsula | Coed | 2011 - 2015 | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | $730 |
| July 28 - August 1 | Pier 40 | Coed | 2016 - 2018 | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | $730 |
| August 4 - 8 | Gansevoort Peninsula | Coed | 2011 - 2015 | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | $730 |
| August 4 - 8 | Pier 40 | Coed | 2016 - 2018 | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | $730 |
| August 11 - 15 | Gansevoort Peninsula | Coed | 2011 - 2015 | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | $730 |
| August 11 - 15 | Pier 40 | Coed | 2016 - 2018 | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | $730 |
| August 18 - 22 | Governors Island | Coed | 2016 - 2018 | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | $730 |
Early drop-off for all camps is available for an additional charge (8:15-8:45am).
Olders Advanced Player Pathway Camp Schedule
Olders schedule caters to players with birth years 2011-2015 (U11-U15) and plays at Gansevoort.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:45–9:00 am | Arrival |
| 9:00–9:45 am | Activation/Athletic Development |
| 9:45–10:30 am | IDP work specific to position |
| 10:30–10:45 am | Break |
| 10:45–11:45 am | Field Session |
| 11:45am - 12:30pm | Lunch |
| 12:30-1:30pm | Video Analysis/Guest Speaker (Nutrition, Mental Skills Coach, etc) |
| 1:30-1:45pm | Game Prep - Activation |
| 1:45-2:45pm | Games |
| 2:45-3:00pm | Dismissal |
Rising Advanced Player Pathway Camp Schedule
Rising schedule caters to players with birth years 2016-2018 (U8-U10) and plays at Pier 40.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:45–9:00 am | Arrival |
| 9:00–9:20 am | Meeting/Theme of the Day/Character Traits/Demonstration |
| 9:20-9:50am | Activation/Athletic Development |
| 9:50-10:30am | Technical Development: Passing, Receiving, Control (Movement & Decision Making) |
| 10:30-10:45am | Break |
| 10:45-11:45am | Monday & Tuesday: DUSC Non Negotiables: Win the Ball, Pressing, Counter Press, ASET |
| Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday: Skill Moves, 1v1 & 2v1, Creating and Finishing | |
| 11:45am-12:30pm | Lunch |
| 12:30-1:00pm | Activation Games |
| 1:00-1:45pm | DUSC Principles of Play (Phases: Build Out, Progress - unbalance, Create to Finish) |
| 1:45-2:45pm | Tournaments: 4v4 and 7v7 Formats |
| 2:45-3:00pm | Closing/Review |
| 3:00pm | Dismissal |
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