Summer Camps
MN Foot Tech has four unique summer camps.
Select Camp
The Select Camp is an advanced program where players are grouped according to age, size, and ability in an atmosphere set to challenge each player to raise their game to new heights. The group environment is dynamic in nature, with instant gratification as new goals are attained. Each day, players test their skills in live play against goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards. The competition between the strikers and goalkeepers represents the game's finest moments and a unique component of the MN Foot Tech Select Camp.
These important aspects of the game are covered:
Placement Shooting
Receiving Balls
1 v 1 Fakes and Feints
Chipping and Lobbing
Long Range Power Shooting
Goal Scoring Theory (Lecture)
Heading for Goal
Near & Far Post Runs
Small Group & Combination Play
Attacking Numbers Up & Down
World Cup Tournament
Dribbling for Speed
Breakaway Technique & Tactics
Shootout Competition
Striker Wars
Dutch Tournament
Target Play
Penalty Kicks
Interval & Pressure Training
Recognizing and Exploiting Goalkeeper Weaknesses
Finishing Camp
Killer instinct, responsibility, technical, commitment - these are all words used to describe a goal scorer. And they are attributes of the most desired player in soccer, someone that can score goals consistently. At MN Foot Tech you will learn what these words mean and how to apply them to your game.
The Finishing Camp is about scoring goals, and learning the attacking skills necessary to give your team the edge. We encourage shooting at every opportunity so the player understands it's okay to miss. The key is to keep shooting, allowing the player to learn from mistakes by giving positive feedback and instilling confidence in ability. We teach players that shooting is good!
Scoring goals can come from any position on the field. The ability to finish regardless of your position is soccer's most sought after commodity at every level. And indeed some of the most famous goals in history have come from Midfielders and Defenders. No matter what your position, you’ll have the opportunity to take 1000 shots!
This camp focuses on finishing of all types - power and placement shooting, headers, volleys, toe pokes, combination play to create space, penalty kicks, corner kicks, bicycle kicks and more! If you can imagine it, we will cover it. Our desire is to create a complete goal scorer so they are prepared for every situation. We focus on technical preparation first, and then apply it to a tactical situation, creating a functional training environment that recreates the pressure of the game. Placing the player in small groups forces the player to get involved and take responsibility in finishing. We do not let players hide and just watch the game. We teach them to be composed on the ball in tight situations so they do not panic. Scoring goals is the final element to a game with many elements. Chances are rare, and it is the player that can take those precious chances and put the ball in the net that can make a difference in a game. No matter what has happened during a game it all comes down to who scores the most.
A week at MN Foot Tech Finishing Camp is a week of realization and success. Every player can score hundreds of goals. Every player gains a new sense of what is possible. Every player begins to learn what it takes to become soccer's most precious commodity - a goal scorer!
MN Foot Tech ... where finishing IS the goal!
Technical Camp
The Technical Camp is designed to help players achieve a very high level of technical proficiency and ball handling creativity. The camp goal is to move every player from his or her current skill level up to the next level of competitive soccer.
To avoid "bad habits", our young players learn the correct individual, technical skills right from the start. Mastering each basic soccer skill maximizes performance levels and enhances enjoyment of the game. We provide a fun-filled soccer environment, never losing sight of our objective to teach individual, technical skills.
This specialized program achieves these goals with encouragement and enthusiasm aimed at promoting self-confidence in each player, and sets the standard for excellence and learning the proper techniques. It also offers a unique, dynamic soccer environment in which players master the mental, physical, and technical skills of the game. Our precise step-by-step teaching methods create a crystal clear picture of each skill through demonstration, explanation, and participation.
When students master the mental skill of visualization, they ultimately generate a self-role model for perfecting each physical skill. As the “mind's eye” sees every detail of correct technical positioning, what the mind conceives the body can then achieve. Our international professional staff guides each player to acquire the technical mastery and mental focus that equals success in the game of soccer.
Tryout Prep Camp
The Tryout Prep Camp is an ideal preparation for your upcoming rigorous tryouts. Whether your goal is to play Maroon, C1, Premier, or Midwest Regional League Level, you’ll get everything you need to be prepared to start the tryout process off on the right foot. This camp covers all facets of the game, from individual ball skills and proper technique of the basics, to offensive and defensive team concepts, as well as overall conditioning. While there is a major emphasis on the technical, tactical, mental, and physical preparation, we also sharpen your skills and tactics through highly competitive functional training activities.
The coaching staff will prepare players for their upcoming tryouts not only physically, but also mentally, since we focus on building confidence through positive reinforcement and instruction in games.
This camp trains players in the essential skills required to play competitive soccer. The program is very intense and demanding. All of our coaching staff and directors have been through tryouts at some point in their soccer career. We know what it takes to impress the evaluators and how to achieve this high level of playing.
Both Dickie and Joaquin have had successful tryouts with professional teams and will help you reach your goals!