VC Soccer Summer Camp - Day 5 - 7/27/07
Coaches: John Basanese
Guest Instructor: Brandon Stirm, Donny Dequine
Theme of the day: Fun day! Some time in the VC Pool!
Points of emphasis:
1. Vitamins. As often as possible, every soccer player needs to improve his/her touch on the ball. Work on the 1 touch passing (5 yds apart), lava, and back/turn drills as often as possible. Remember to sweep your foot through the ball while balanced instead of 'stabbing' at the ball.
Message from Coach Bas:
I want to thank each of you for coming out this week. The coaching staff and I had a great time, and I hope you did as well!
If I could ask you to take a few things from the camp that you've learned, they would be:
- Enjoy soccer, it's supposed to be fun. When you lose the fun side of it, your game will suffer!
- Practice at game speed. Doing drills slower will not improve you as fast.
- Continue doing your vitamins. The best players in the world still do these. I have taught you the ones that will improve your touch, and that's the most important thing in soccer. Do Lava, One touch passing, and back turn as often as possible
- The obvious pass is ALMOST ALWAYS the right pass. Don't wait until you're pressured if there is a good pass available. The ball can move faster than you can run.
- There is a difference between a good finisher and a good shooter. I'd rather have 3 goals in a game that were not that pretty, than 3 great shots and zero goals...your team might appreciate it too.
- Lastly...PLAY CLUB SOCCER! When I grew up, I played year round. The coaches in this area are great, take advantage of it!
That's it guys. Again, it was awesome having you all out there, and I enjoyed meeting each of you. Hope to see you at next year's camp if not sooner!
- John Basanese (Bas)