Field of Dreams, DeMotte, Indiana, 46310

Monday 15th July

Tuesday 16th July

Wednesday 17th July

Thursday 18th July

5pm to 7pm

U8 / U10 / U12 / U14

** Players will be divided into small groups on the first day of camp **

Welcome to the Player Development Camp 2024

Welcome to the Player Development Camp by Next Gen Soccer Training and Education. This means our camps have to evolve as well which is where the Player Development Camp comes in!

  • 4 day camp (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

  • 2 hours each day (5pm to 7pm)

  • Age Groups - U8, U10, U12, U14

  • Small group play and education

  • The PDC contains specially designed education and gameplay

  • The perfect opportunity for players of all ages and abilities to improve their skills and techniques

  • Led by experienced and qualified coaches.

  • The camp is designed to challenge and engage players of all abilities.

Throughout the camp, players will have the chance to take part in a variety of drills and activities that focus on different aspects of the game, including Footwork, Ball Control, Passing, Shooting, and Team Play. They will also have the opportunity to participate in small-sided games and compete against their peers in a fun and supportive environment.

Ball Mastery and technical and skill formatted environments

  • Skill acquisition

  • Variety of challenges on fundamentals to skill acquisition

  • Small-sided games

  • Competition

  • Physiological Player Development

  • Passing, Receiving and Movement

  • Dribbling

  • Game Understanding - When to pass, move, dribble and decision-making

  • Turning

  • Shooting and Finishing

  • Beginner to Advance Footwork

- What do I need to bring?

Please bring outdoor cleats, shin guards, and plenty of water. Players may also bring a hat and sunblock.

- What happens if the weather is bad?

The Next Gen office manager will be watching the weather forecast and will make contact via the app and email if we have to make any changes to the camp timetable. Each camp is 4 days in length and if we have to add a day we will add the Friday if another day is missed due to weather.

- My son or daughter does not feel the group they are in is challenging enough.

Our Next Gen coaches will be watching the players during their time at camp. We will be moving players to different groups if we want to challenge the player differently. If your child wants to change groups please tell the attending coaches that you wish to change and they will look at your request.

- What happens if I miss a day of camp, Can we make it up?

Unfortunately, we do not offer any make-up sessions. If Next Gen cancels a day of camp we will add the Friday to the camp week.

- Can parents stay and watch camp?

Absolutely. We often get a large number of parents and guardians staying to watch camp.

- How do we communicate any changes to the camp schedule?

We will send out a push notification as well as a text message and email. Please check your SPAM folder for any correspondents.

- How do we divide the groups at camp?

All players are divided into small groups by age groups. We will move players based on previous knowledge of their performance. After day 1 of camp, the groups are always reviewed and players are moved based on ability.