College Soccer Training Center:  July 19-22, 2012

Grades 9 - College          Cost: $695  ($645 before January 1st)

Camp Alumni    -     Testimonials    -     Tentative Schedule    -     FAQ     -     CSTC Staff


Camp Alumni

Alumni from our 2005-2011 camps have become college soccer players. Check out where they went:

Air ForceAmericanApp StateArmyBoston UBowling GreenBradleyBrownBucknellButlerCalCincinnatiClemsonCoastal CarolinaColgateColumbiaCornellCreightonDartmouthDavidsonDaytonDenverDePaulDrakeDukeDuquesneEastern IllinoisEckerdEvansvilleFordhamGWGeorgetownHarvardHaverfordHigh PointHoly CrossIndianaIPFWIUPUIKentuckyLafayetteLehighLipscombLouisvilleLoyolaMarquetteMarylandMassachusettsMemphisMichiganMichigan StateMissouri S&TMissouri StateMITNavyNew MexicoNorth CarolinaNorthern IllinoisNorthwesternNotre DameOhio StatePennPittsburghPrincetonProvidenceQuinnipiacRhode IslandRutgersSaint LouisSan FranciscoSIUESouth FloridaStevensStocktonSyracuseTempleTulsaUCSBU of ChicagoUICUWGBUWMValpoVillanovaVirginia TechWake ForestWestern IllinoisWestern MichiganWilliamsWisconsinWoffordWright StateXavierYale

CSTC Alumni have gone on to play at many other Division I, II, & III schools, and some have even made it professionally. Others have used their experience at the CSTC to simply become a better HS player.

Testimonials

CSTC“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 "



Tentative Schedule

College Soccer Training Center (CSTC) Schedule


Day 1 - July 19


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


4:30PM

6:00PM

Dinner


 6:15PM     
  8:30PM     
 Friendly Matches

9:00PM

10:00PM

Guest Speaker


11:00PM

 

Lights Out


Day 2 - July 20

7:00AM

8:00AM

Multi-Stage Fitness Run

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 21

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

1:00PM

4:00PM

Goalkeeper Training

5:00PM

6:00PM

Dinner

6:30PM

9:00PM

All Star Games

9:00PM

10:00PM

Guest Speaker

11:00PM

 

Lights Out


Day 4 - July 22

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

Checkout

12:30PM

 

Shuttle Leaves to O’Hare & Midway


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. Some 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 and are expected to embrace this opportunity.


Q: What do players do with their spare time ?
A:
Just like a college preseason, there is little spare time. Between speed training, fitness work, field training, eating and guest speakers in the evening, there is no trouble getting players to 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.