College Soccer Training Center

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PAGE CONTENTS:

Camp Alumni
Message from the Director
Testimonials

Tentative Schedule
Questions About the CSTC

CSTC Staff

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Camp Alumni

Congratulations to alumni of our 2007 & 2008 College Soccer Training Center and One Day Prep Camps. Past participants from these events have committed to play college soccer at the following schools:

*All of Northwestern's 2009 commitments attended NU camp*

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A sample of schools that previous camp alumni have attended are: Northwestern, Wake Forest, Indiana, Maryland, Wisconsin, New Mexico, St. Louis, Michigan State, DePaul, Cornell, Michigan, Bucknell, Lafayette, Rutgers, Loyola, Butler, Colgate, Duquesne, and many others.  Some have even gone on be All-League, All-American, and professional players.  Others have used camp to become better high school and club players.


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A Message from the Director

College Soccer Training Center - Take Your Game to the Next Level

Dear Future College Soccer Player: Within the next year or two, you will be making the transition form playing High School, ODP, and Club soccer to playing college. No matter what level at which you eventually play, Division I, II, or III, there will different physical, technical, tactical and psychological demands than you have experienced to date. The purpose of the College Soccer Training Center (CSTC) at Northwestern University is to eliminate or at least reduce the learning curve. This will help to prepare for the difficult adjustment that lies ahead, that is, making the transition from High School star to a successful college player. Having coached college programs at Division III, Mid-major Division I, and now in the Big Ten, we will be able give you an accurate assessment of where your best chance for success lies.

In speaking with my fellow college coaches, all seem to agree on one thing. The number one reason incoming freshman struggle their first year is that they are unaware and unprepared for what is in store. Often times a first year player has only one or two days to make an impression on a college coach, before being relegated to the bench or even worse let go from the team.

What we do at CSTC is provide an accurate picture of what college soccer will be like. We will teach the mental and physical skills to give you the advantage over other future freshman. There is no juggling contest or “Camper of the Week”, but what we will do is put you through a speed training session, teach the value of and proper way to weight train, test overall fitness using the “Beep Test” and teach the mental toughness techniques that often separates those who succeed in college from those who do not.

We guarantee it will be four days that will forever change the way you approach your soccer career. Hope to see you this summer. Best wishes for continued success in soccer.

Tim Lenahan, Director

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Testimonials

“Coach Lenahan, I thought you would like to know how much those four days at the College Soccer Training Center have done for me in my athletic success. Your coaching has inspired me to become a better player and overall person in the end. I learned a lot about soccer in the time I attended your session, but I think I learned more about "hating to lose" than anything else. Before coming to Northwestern I had never been around such a competitive environment and I've taken that experience and benefited tremendously. I recently shared your "hate to lose" speech with my struggling team, and fully credited you with the idea. I hope it does for them what it has done for me. Best wishes and Thanks again!”

“Just wanted to let you know that our son tried out and was selected for the ODP state team this past Saturday. As my son informed me, his training at your College Soccer Training Center prepared him in a way that no other camp ever has and contributed to his ODP selection.”

“Hardcore and Intense. I can’t wait to come back next year”

“I just wanted to tell you that the College Soccer Training Center was great. It was a lot more than I expected, but I loved every minute of it. The passion and enthusiasm that you bring to the game, along with the rest of the NU coaching staff is unbelievable. For the whole staff have that degree of intensity is great”.

"I never knew working that hard would be that rewarding. I left the College Soccer Training Center exhausted, but more importantly, a better player. There is no question this is the best camp I ever attended."

"After attending the CSTC, I had six coaches contact me about attending their school. Thanks for a great week of camp and getting great exposure "

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Tentative Schedule

College Soccer Training Center (CSTC) Schedule

Day 1 - July 22
12:00PM		2:00PM		Check-In
12:30PM				Shuttle Leaves O'Hare & Midway
2:15PM		2:45PM		Camp Meeting
3:00PM		6:00PM		Team Training
3:30PM		5:30PM		Goalkeeper Training
6:15PM		8:30PM		Friendly Matches
9:00PM		10:00PM		Guest Speaker
11:00PM				Lights Out
Day 2 - July 23
7:00AM		8:00AM		Multi-Stage Fitness Test
7:00AM		9:00AM		Goalkeeper Training
7:00AM		8:30AM		Breakfast
9:00AM		11:30AM		League Matches
12:00PM		1:00PM		Lunch
1:00PM		4:00PM		Team Training
1:00PM		4:00PM		Goalkeeper Training
4:30PM		6:00PM		Dinner
6:00PM		8:15PM		League Matches
9:00PM		10:00PM		Guest Speaker
11:00PM				Lights Out
Day 3 - July 24
7:00AM		8:00AM		Speed Training
7:00AM		9:00AM		Goalkeeper Training
7:00AM		8:30AM		Breakfast
9:00AM		11:30AM		League Matches
12:00PM		1:00PM		Lunch
1:30PM		4:00PM		League Playoff Matches
5:00PM		6:00PM		Dinner
5:00PM		5:45PM		Dinner
6:30PM		9:00PM		All Star Games
9:00PM		10:00PM		Guest Speaker
11:00PM				Lights Out
Day 4 - July 25
7:00AM		8:00AM		Breakfast
8:30AM				Room Check
9:00AM		10:15AM		2nd Chance 7v7 Tournament
9:00AM		10:15AM		Championship Match
10:30AM		11:10AM		Closing Ceremonies
11:10AM		12:00PM		Check-Out
12:30PM				Shuttle Leaves for O'Hare & Midway

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Questions About the CSTC


Q: Is attending a high level camp important in the recruiting process?
A: College coaches more and more are using their camps as a primary recruiting tool.  Almost half of the current Northwestern roster, as well as MLS Draft Pick Brad North, attended the CSTC.  Coaches get a great feel for your work ethic, personality, and desire.  Often times when playing for your club team, a college coach will only get to see half of a game and maybe won't get to see you at your best. 

The CSTC allows for multiple days of exposure.

Q: What is the principle philosophy of the College Soccer Training Center ?
A: Most importantly, it is to expose participants to what a genuine College preseason is like. Many of the participants are incoming college freshman, so those who attend will be able to see how they “match up” with Division I scholarship players. You’ll be treated like a college player from the moment you arrive with the expectations that go with it.

Q: What do players do with their spare time ?
A: Just like a college preseason, there is little spare time. Between speed training, fitness testing, field training, eating and guest speakers in the evening, there is no trouble getting players to have lights out by 11:00PM. Since Northwestern is the only Division 1A school with its own beach, we have daily access if time allows.

Q: Will the CSTC provide advice on the recruiting process ?
A: Our coaches will provide a detailed seminar on the recruiting process. In addition, the CSTC coaching staff will serve as references for you. Since, we provide a detailed and honest evaluation of your performance, attitude, and work ethic, college coaches are going to be more likely to listen to our recommendations for their program.


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