GOALKEEPER/STRIKER CAMP
Date: Sunday, October 15, 2023
Time: 1 pm - 6 pm
Boys & Girls Ages 10-18
Tuition: $140 ($125 if registered before 6/4/23)
This camp is open to boys and girls ages 10-18 years old and is designed to increase technical and tactical awareness for goalkeepers and strikers. Players will engage in a competitive yet fun training environment with a high level of coaching.
12:45 pm - 1:00 pm - Check In
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Training Session 1
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm - Training Session 2
4:15 pm - 6 pm - Training Session 3
Training Session 1
Goalkeepers: Handling, Shot-stopping, Diving
Strikers: Ball Striking/Finishing
Training Session 2
Goalkeepers: Crossing and Distribution
Strikers: Crossing and Finishing / Striker Movement
Training Session 3
Goalkeepers vs Strikers
This camp will be headed by Mercer's Assistant Soccer Coach, JR DeRose. Coach DeRose's soccer career highlights and accomplishments include:
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2016-2019 Starting GK for Mercer Men's Soccer
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2019 Men’s Soccer Southern Conference Tournament Most Valuable Player
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2018 Men’s Soccer All-Southern Conference Selection
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2017 Men’s Soccer Southern Conference Pinnacle Award Winner
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2016, 2017, and 2019 Men’s Soccer Southern Conference Tournament Champions and NCAA Tournament Participant
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Director of Goalkeeping at Triangle United
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University of North Carolina Volunteer GK Coach
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Bradley University Volunteer GK Coach
