2008 Summer Academy Programs
Registration is now open for ALL Programs!
To register please click the Registration Link at the top of the page!

• Families registering more than one player, or registering a player for multiple sessions, will receive a $40 discount on the second session (does not apply to the girls High School Clinic).
• All Participants will receive a waterbottle and t-shirt
• Any player registering by
   

  Laying the Foundation	Laying the Foundation
  | Monday & Wednesday | 9-10:15am | $250 |	| Tuesday & Thursday | 9-10:15am | $250 |
  | Ages U10 – U12 | Location: The North Complex |	| Ages U10 – U12 | Location: The South Complex |
  June 23, 25, 30 July 2, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 Aug 4, 6	June 24, 26 July 1, 3, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 Aug 5, 7
  1st Touch Training	Boy’s Academy
  | Monday & Wednesday | 9-10:15am | $250 |	| Tuesday & Thursday | 9-10:30am | $250 |
  | Ages U13 – U18 | Location: The North Complex |	| Ages U13 – U18 | Location: The South Complex |
  June 23, 25, 30 July 2, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 Aug 4, 6	June 24, 26 July 1, 3, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 Aug 5, 7
  Goalkeeping Academy	Girl’s Academy
  | Monday & Wednesday | 9-10:15am | $250 |	| Tuesday & Thursday | 10:30 – Noon | $250 |
  | Ages U12 – U18 | Location: The North Complex |	| Ages U13 – U18 | Location: The South Complex |
  June 23, 25, 30 July 2, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 Aug 4, 6	June 24, 26 July 1, 3, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 Aug 5, 7
  Striking & Finishing	Fast Trac Performance Training
  | Monday & Wednesday | 10:30 - Noon | $250 |	| Mon, Wed, & Fri | 9-10am | $250 |
  | Ages U14 – U18 | Location: The North Complex |	| Ages U16 – U19 | Location: The North Complex |
  June 23, 25, 30 July 2, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 Aug 4, 6	June 23, 25, 27 July 2, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30
  Salamander Soccer Camps!  Ages U8 – U10 EACH SESSION CONTAINS 8 DAYS OF TRAINING!	Pre-SeasonHigh School Girls Clinic 9TH - 12TH GRADE GIRLS ONLY
  | Monday thru Thursday | 10am - Noon | $140 |	| Monday thru Thursday | 10am - Noon | $85|
  | Session 1: North Complex | Session 2: South Complex |	| U15 – U18 | Location: The North Complex
  Session 1 (North): June 23-26 & June 30 - July 3	August 11,12,13 & 14
  Session 2 (South): July 21-24 & July 28-31

   

  Laying the Foundation (U10 - 12): Each session begins with agility based training to coordinate a player’s body to move in a soccer specific fashion. We have used agility ladders for years and also have a series of still ball exercises unique to our program. Much of the rest of the session is footskill based training for young players. Players learn to become more comfortable with the ball at their feet. Dribbling and ball control are the primary areas we cover but we also introduce all players to proper techniques in passing, receiving and shooting as well. This series builds on itself over time and gives young players confidence and a greater desire to be creative! We have had so much positive feedback on this session that we are offering several dates in two locations to allow for more to participate!
  
  1st Touch Training (U13 - U18) [BOYS & GIRLS ACADEMY FOLLOW THE SAME BASIC PROGRAM]: Once the base skills have been established we move on to an introduction of more complicated footwork combinations designed to allow the player to be comfortable when they find themselves in a tighter space. Players are encouraged to be creative and not worry about anything else but having fun with the ball. We follow this up by playing a series of 1 v 1 and 2 v 2 games to allow them to practice what they learn in game related activities. Receiving the ball to turn, shield and pass is another area we hit hard in this series.
  
  GK Academy (U12 - U18): Open to players of all ages this session begins with a warm-up related to their specific goalkeeping footwork, progresses to proper catching techniques, diving, punching and parrying. This spring session will spend a great deal of time on 1 v 1 situations and managing angles. Goalkeepers U15 and above are invited to stay for the Striking and Finishing session to apply what they have learned in that session.
  
  Striking & Finishing (U14 - U18): For older players only. This session is for the individual player to practice striking for both power and accuracy. We will put the players in game like situations and work on specific techniques that will enable them to see shots they might not consider. Repetition is key in this and our goal is to always provide as many reps for each participant. Our warm-up is comprised with footwork and passing and receiving drills for older players.
  
  High School Girl’s Clinic (high school girls only!): This week long clinic will send you into your high school tryouts with confidence and having spent a good deal of time on the ball!  Each day will involve a footskill related warm-up followed by training in the areas of Striking & Finishing, small sided games and full 11 v 11 play.  This is a great way to get a little jump on the fall season by having been in a structured training environment before entering tryouts.
  
  Salamander Soccer Camps (U8 - U10): This "camp" environment will be based on the structure that was used with the Youth Advancement Program this past spring. It will involve an INTRODUCTION to basic skill sets but also be designed around allowing time for the kids to play fun games related to the skills that they learn.

                               
Youth Advancement Program

This Sunday will be the last day of training for the Youth Advancement Program.  We will be collecting donations for the Anna Ogden Hall.  Here is a list of thier needs for anyone wishing to donate!

Anna Ogden Hall Needs List

Special Thanks To Our Sponsors, Coaches and Volunteers for Making this Possible!  

The first winter session was a lot of fun for both the players and the coaches.  Working at the Warehouse on the Jazz courts we had 3 sessions going on Tuesdays & Thursdays.  All participants in our Laying the Foundation Academy (U8 - U11), The Junior Academy (U12 & U13) and  The Advanced Academy (U14-U18) all received a Nike Mini Ball, a waterbottle, logoed shorts, socks and a t-shirt.  Thanks to Northern Capital Management for sponsoring the gear!  To see some of the action  from the Advanced Academy follow the link below!

Kara Hamby was named to the 2007 NCAA Division II All-America Team.  A former Mead high school standout, Kara played her club ball with the Spokane Vision and the Spokane Shadow.  She closes out a stellar collegiate career with this one final honor.  Prior to this her past collegiate accolades include: - 2006 Selected to All-Far West Region first team - Two-year selection for first team all-conference (2005, 2006) - Runner-up in NCAA Div II National Championship in 2005 - Selected as team MVP and team captain as a Junior (an again as a Senior) For the full story, follow this link: KARA HAMBY: ALL-AMERICAN.  Congratulations Kara, we are proud of you!