Facilities
Montclair Kimberley Academy, Van Brunt Field
Enclosed Turf Field ensuring complete privacy and safety for all players
Small grass field serves as a secondary field
Air conditioned dining hall for lunch and cool off during hot summer days
Indoor training option for storm days ensuring no cancellations and disruption to parents schedules
Classroom sessions for Game Intelligence Sessions (Elite Camp only)
Access to Weight Room for Strength Training sessions when applicable
Coaching
Coaches from different clubs and academies in the NJ area (can list the clubs who have been represented in the last five years if this helps)
Experienced coaches with at least five years coaching experience in the US (could list the coaches who have worked over the last five years if that helps)
All groups have a counselor who plays at the collegiate level or a high level HS / Club player from the area - this provides invaluable insight and connection for our youngest players
Camp Director - 20 years experience working at the highest level of club and HS soccer in the area
Committed to employing and paying top coaches to ensure that the experience of the player is paramount
The above ensures that the camp is a true club neutral program where players learn from different coaches and thus different styles and philosophies
Player Pool
Grouping by ability level, not gender or age
Players from over 30 clubs and academies have come to our camps over the last five years (can list the clubs here if that helps)
Players learn by playing with players from different programs
As with the coaching diversity players benefit from training outside of their year round club environment
Coach to Player Ratio
Guaranteed Coach to Player ratio of 1:10
This ratio guarantees that players receive individual feedback within the sessions
This ratio ensures that every player is getting coached throughout the sessions and scrimmages
Playing Environment
The coaches main goal is to provide structured training sessions that instill a passion for the game
Coaches follow a structured and detailed curriculum that allows them to provide their insight, approach and expertise in an area of the game
Camps consist of organized sessions in the morning, fun competitions and scrimmages in the afternoon
The environment is challenging, competitive, yet fun and enjoyable for all our players
Strength and Conditioning coaches from Bridge Athletics are employed to run this part of the program when applicable to the camp (Elite and HS aged camps)
Athletic Trainers from MKA and Atlantic Health ensure the Health of all players is of paramount importance throughout the week
Professionalism / Organization / Attention to Detail
No stone left unturned to ensure the best possible week of camp for all players
Consistent communication leading up to camp and daily throughout camp to ensure parents are informed of the camp content and goal
Organized curriculum and sessions plans for all camps
Under Armor uniform provided for all players
All coaches employed are full time coaches or coaches at high level clubs and programs
Attention to the grouping of players and placements within groups to ensure that every player is part of an optimal playing environment
First Touch Soccer Academy First Touch Soccer Academy, PO BOX 407Caldwell, New Jersey 07006
Email: [email protected]