Description
This is a great camp for all aspiring field players and goalkeepers who want to improve their overall soccer techniques. Our staff-to-player ratio of 5-to-1, one of the lowest in the camp industry, will ensure that each player receives valuable personalized instruction.
The focus at the Summer Elite ID Camp will be on advanced training and small-sided games to improve the technical aspects of your play. Goalkeepers will experience advanced individual training to improve footwork, angles, shot-stopping ability, diving, distribution, and defensive organization.
Additional activities may include sessions on soccer tactics, team-building, leadership, strength & conditioning, injury prevention, soccer nutrition, college recruiting, or panels about college life. This camp will also feature one bonus virtual session.
Discounts
Register before June 23 to receive Early Bird discount of $55!
HSA offers 2 discounts on our camps in addition to the early-bird registration. We offer a sibling discount of $40.00 off per camper or a multi-camp discount of $80.00 for participants registered in both the Summer Elite ID Camp and Team Camp. You may apply only ONE of these discounts. Please use discount code WKUS for the sibling discount. Multi-camp discount is automatically applied during your online checkout process.
Location
The 2023 Hilltopper Soccer Academy will take place on the scenic campus of Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Please click here for directions to the WKU campus.
The specific location and time varies for each camps registration. Please make sure that you are looking at the correct check-in information below for the specific camp that you are attending.
Check-In
Registration for the Summer Elite ID Camp will take place between 12:00pm and 1:00pm on July 8 at a location to be announced. As a reminder, WKU is on Central Standard Time. A campus map can be found at http://www.wku.edu/campusmap.php. You will receive an email about 5 days before camp with all of your detailed registration information.
Facilities
Training facilities include the homes of the Hilltopper Football and Soccer programs Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium and the cozy 800-seat WKU Soccer Complex. Conveniently located right in the middle of campus, the DSU South Lawn will also be utilized for the camp. Indoor facilities across campus will be available in the event of inclement weather.
Academy Staff
HSA carefully selects instructors based on their knowledge, expertise, and passion for the game. Current and former WKU soccer players will serve as assistant coaches, group leaders and mentors. Certified athletic trainers and staff will be available to campers 24 hours a day.
Medical Staff
Medical staff will be on hand to care for any situation that might arise during camp. In the event of injury, a Certified Athletic Trainer will assess on-site and determine the appropriate care. If additional care is needed (emergency care, x-ray, etc.), your child will be taken to the nearest facility, and you will be notified as soon as possible.
Refund/Cancellation Policy
We offer Cancellation Protection to allow participants some peace of mind in case plans change. Due at the time of registration in addition to any deposit, Cancellation Protection covers you for a full refund of your base registration fee should you cancel 10 or more days prior to the start of camp. If you cancel within 10 days, the Cancellation Protection entitles you to a transferable camp credit that is valid for up to 2 years from your original camp date.
We strongly encourage the purchase of Cancellation Protection. If you are NOT covered by our Cancellation Protection, all cancellations will incur a processing fee of $100.00 except Half Day Camp participants who will be refunded half of their registration fee. Camp refunds will be processed at the end of the camp season in August.
What To Bring
Please remember to pack a soccer ball, soccer shoes, shin guards, casual shoes, flat-soled shoes for indoor use, sunscreen, warm-up/rain suit, and a water bottle. Campers residing overnight in Bowling Green should also have plenty of practice gear and socks, towels, toiletries, alarm clock, and laundry bag. Please clearly label your personal items.
Meals
Participants in this camp will be provided lunch on the second day of camp. All other meals will be up to the individual campers.
Accommodations
This is not an overnight camp. Players traveling from out of town will be responsible for securing their own hotel accommodations.
Merchandise
Hilltopper soccer merchandise will be available for purchase at this event.
Communication
Please check your email regularly as this is our primary way we communicate. Any additional information that we need to convey as the camp draws closer will be passed on to you via the e-mail address that you supplied when you signed up for camp. Please make it a habit to check your e-mail daily. This will help eliminate any confusion or miscommunication.
Questions? Contact Jason Neidell at jason.neidell@wku.edu
07/10/23 - 07/13/23
$340.00 - $440.00
HSA Girls Team Camp
Location: Western Kentucky University - 1605 Avenue of Champions, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Registration Ends: 07/08/2023
Females Grades: 7-12 | Starts: TBA
Description
This camp is designed to prepare high school and club teams and individual players for the upcoming season. HSA staff coaches will work personally with each coach to implement tactics that highlight team strengths. Players will improve field awareness through a series of instructional sessions designed to develop skills, as well as a better understanding of the game. Goalkeepers will receive individual instruction from our qualified goalkeeper staff. Each team will compete in a championship tournament, and independent campers will join an appropriate team based on age and ability. Additional activities may include sessions on team-building, leadership, strength & conditioning, injury prevention, nutrition, game tactics, and panels about college life.
Payments
If paying a deposit ONLY, the balance is due at camp check in on July 10th. Only cash or checks will be accepted.
Discounts
Register before May 31 to receive Early Bird discount of $55!
HSA offers 2 discounts on our camps in addition to the early-bird registration. We offer a sibling discount of $40.00 off per camper or a multi-camp discount of $80.00 for participants registered in both the Summer Elite ID Camp and Team Camp. You may apply only ONE of these discounts. Please use discount code WKUS for the sibling discount. Multi-camp discount is automatically applied during your online checkout process.
Location
The Hilltopper Soccer Academy will take place on the scenic campus of Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Please click here for directions to the WKU campus.
The specific location and time varies for each camps registration. Please make sure that you are looking at the correct check-in information below for the specific camp that you are attending.
Check-In
Team Camp registration will take place on July 10 at a location to be announced. As a reminder, WKU is on Central Standard Time. A campus map is available at www.wku.edu/campusmap.php. You will receive an email about 5 days before camp with all of your detailed registration information.
Facilities
Training facilities include the homes of the Hilltopper Football and Soccer programs Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium and the cozy 800-seat WKU Soccer Complex. Conveniently located right in the middle of campus, the DSU South Lawn will also be utilized for the camp. Additional facilities across campus may also be utilized, including indoor space in the event of inclement weather.
Accommodations
Overnight campers will be provided double occupancy housing in one of WKUs on-campus residence halls.
Academy Staff
HSA carefully selects instructors based on their knowledge, expertise, and passion for the game. We have assembled an outstanding staff of college coaches from across the country. Current and former WKU soccer players will serve as assistant coaches, group leaders and mentors. Certified athletic trainers and staff will be available to campers 24 hours a day.
Medical Staff
Medical staff will be on hand to care for any situation that might arise during camp. In the event of injury, a Certified Athletic Trainer will assess on-site and determine the appropriate care. If additional care is needed (emergency care, x-ray, etc.), your child will be taken to the nearest facility, and you will be notified as soon as possible.
Refund/Cancellation Policy
We offer Cancellation Protection to give participants some peace of mind in case plans change. Due at the time of registration in addition to any deposit, Cancellation Protection covers you for a full refund of your base registration fee should you cancel 10 or more days prior to the start of camp. If you cancel within 10 days, the Cancellation Protection entitles you to a transferable camp credit that is valid for up to 2 years from your original camp date.
We strongly encourage the purchase of Cancellation Protection. If you are NOT covered by our Cancellation Protection, you will incur a processing fee of $100.00. All refunds are processed at the end of the camp season in August.
What To Bring
Please remember to pack a soccer ball, soccer shoes, shin guards, casual shoes, flat-soled shoes for indoor use, sunscreen, warm-up/rain suit, and a water bottle. Campers residing overnight in Bowling Green should also have plenty of practice gear and socks, towels, toiletries, alarm clock, and laundry bag. Please clearly label your personal items.
Meals
Camp meals begin with dinner on the first night and end with breakfast on the last day. Commuter campers will NOT be served daily breakfast.
Merchandise
Hilltopper soccer merchandise will be available for purchase at this event.
Communication
Please check your email regularly as this is our primary way we communicate. Any additional information that we need to convey as the camp draws closer will be passed on to you via the e-mail address that you supplied when you signed up for camp. Please make it a habit to check your e-mail daily. This will help eliminate any confusion or miscommunication.
Questions? Contact Jason Neidell at jason.neidell@wku.edu
07/17/23 - 07/20/23
$120.00
HSA Half Day Camp
Location: Western Kentucky University - 1605 Avenue of Champions, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Registration Ends: 07/16/2023
Male & Females Ages 5-12 | Starts: 8:30am / Ends: 11:30am
Description
This day camp (8:30am until 11:30am) is designed for both boys and girls of all abilities. Campers are grouped by age and skill level. Daily activities include instructional practices and games in a fun and challenging environment with emphasis on individual soccer technique, team-building, and sportsmanship values. HSA's experienced staff are all positive role models with a contagious passion for the game.
Discounts
Register before June 6 to receive Early Bird discount of $55! All other Hilltopper Soccer Academy discounts are NOT available for this particular camp. Our sibling and multi-camp discounts exclude the Half Day Camp.
Check-In
The specific location and time varies for each camp's registration. Please make sure that you are looking at the correct check-in information below for the specific camp that you are attending.
Registration for the Half Day Camp will take place between 8:00am-8:30am on Monday, July 17 on the 3rd floor of Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium (larger side of the football stadium next to Parking Structure No. 2). All camp information including a link to a WKU campus map can be found on our camp page at www.wkusoccercamps.com
Upon arrival, please park in Parking Structure No. 2 (Building #16 on the campus map), located next to Smith Stadium (Building #17). Enter the building of Smith Stadium using entrance C by the Gate 4 sign. Once inside the building, take the elevator or stair case on your right side up to the soccer suite on the 3rd floor. We will only be allowing one-way pedestrian traffic into the building for our registration process, so please enter at the designated location above.
Location
The Hilltopper Soccer Academy will take place on the scenic campus of Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Please click here for directions to the WKU campus.
What To Bring
Please remember to pack a soccer ball, soccer shoes, shin guards, casual shoes, flat-soled shoes for indoor use, sunscreen, warm-up/rain suit, and a water bottle. Please clearly label your personal items.
Facilities
The primary training location for this camp will be the DSU South Lawn located in the heart of WKUs campus. Additional facilities across campus may also be utilized.
Academy Staff
HSA carefully selects instructors based on their knowledge, expertise, and passion for the game. Current and former WKU soccer players will serve as assistant coaches, group leaders and mentors. A qualified athletic trainer will be on-site to supervise campers.
Medical Staff
Medical staff will be on hand to care for any situation that might arise during camp. In the event of injury, a Certified Athletic Trainer will assess on-site and determine the appropriate care. If additional care is needed (emergency care, x-ray, etc.), your child will be taken to the nearest facility, and you will be notified as soon as possible.
Cancellation Protection
Due to the minimal cost of this camp, we do NOT offer Cancellation Protection for this camp session. If you must cancel for any reason, please give us at least 72 hours advance notice and you will be refunded half of the registration fee. Camp refunds will be processed at the end of the camp season in August.
Meals
No meals will be provided for this camp.
Accommodations
This is not an "overnight" camp. Players traveling from out of town will be responsible for securing their own hotel accommodations.
Merchandise
Hilltopper soccer merchandise will be available for purchase at this event.
Communication
Please check your email regularly as this is our primary way we communicate. Any additional information that we need to convey as the camp draws closer will be passed on to you via the e-mail address that you supplied when you signed up for camp. Please make it a habit to check your e-mail daily, this will eliminate any confusion and or miscommunication.
Questions? Contact Jason Neidell at jason.neidell@wku.edu
