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:

2016-2019 Starting GK for Mercer Men's Soccer
2019 Men’s Soccer Southern Conference Tournament Most Valuable Player
2018 Men’s Soccer All-Southern Conference Selection
2017 Men’s Soccer Southern Conference Pinnacle Award Winner
2016, 2017, and 2019 Men’s Soccer Southern Conference Tournament Champions and NCAA Tournament Participant
Director of Goalkeeping at Triangle United
University of North Carolina Volunteer GK Coach
Bradley University Volunteer GK Coach