MLS CAMPS PROGRAM & SERVICES

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1 MLS CAMPS PROGRAM & SERVICES Camps Training Equipment & Apparel For more information call or visit MLScamps.com

2 about mls camps 2 In 1969 I started my own youth soccer company so children could be part of a fun and exciting learning experience one that made them feel good about themselves. I spent decades researching how children behave, grow and develop. My findings were then used to create a truly effective soccer curriculum that matches the development of the child alongside the development of the player. MLS Camps is the only company that brings this to you. Our mission is to Lift People Beyond their Vision of Capability. This means that every club we work with, every coach we train and every player we interact with experiences more success than they ever imagined. It also means that MLS Camps always puts the needs of the child before the sport. And, when dealing with your club and its members, we will always put your needs before the products and services we sell. I hope you are as excited as I am about everything MLS Camps has to offer you. My talented staff and I look forward to the opportunity to serve you. Sincerely, //// MLS Camps CEO/Owner Dr. Gary F. Russell Gary F. Russell, Ed. D Owner and CEO //// The Official Camp and Clinic of Major League Soccer MLS Camps is proud to be the official camp and clinic of Major League Soccer (MLS). It is through this valuable partnership that MLS Camps is able to provide many League associated benefits directly to you, including MLS game tickets, MLS Team Stadium Graduation Ceremonies, MLS player appearances and exclusive access to many MLS Team events promises to be a banner year for MLS, as the league continues to support and encourage the rapid growth of soccer in America. Both the Chicago Fire and FC Dallas will open the season in new soccer-specific stadiums, as MLS surges toward its mission of being one of the world s best soccer leagues. On the field, MLS has the perfect combination of rising American stars and international talent: with Freddy Adu, Landon Donovan, Eddie Pope and Amado Guevara all calling MLS home, you won t want to miss a moment. For more information about Major League Soccer and its Teams visit //// Proudly Working With Preferred Camp Partner of R Strengths-Based Coaching Collaborator THE GALLUP ORGANIZATION Co-creator of Soccer and Scouting //// NSCAA NSCAA.com //// The Gallup Organization Gallup.com //// Boy Scouts of America SoccerandScouting.org 2005 MLS. MLS, the MLS logo, Major League Soccer and MLS team identifi cations are proprietary rights of Major League Soccer, L.L.C. All rights reserved. Photos courtesy of: Pope: K. Horner/MLS/WireImage.com Donovan: Steve Grayson/WireImage.com Adu: Tony Quinn/MLS/WireImage.com Jaqua: Tony Quinn/MLS/WireImage.com

3 day camps Introduce younger players to the fundamentals of the game and offer unmatched training to more experienced players and teams. 3 3 Player Benefits: Get a T-shirt, soccer ball, evaluation, gift and free companion ticket to an MLS game Family Benefits: Host coaches during their stay in the community Club Benefits: Bring the camp to your town; pick a convenient date and time; register campers online //// Recreational U4, U6, U8, U10 Half Day Play S.A.F.E. Curriculum NSCAA National Diploma or international equivalent //// Competitive U10, U12, U14 Half Day or Full Day option A.T.T.A.C.K. Curriculum NSCAA Advanced National Diploma or international equivalent //// Team U10, U12, U14, U16, U18 Half Day or Full Day option Suitable for U8 U18 recreational, travel, select and premier teams Specialist Positional Training (goalkeepers, defenders, midfield players, strikers, etc.) A.T.T.A.C.K. Curriculum NSCAA Advanced National Diploma or the Premier Diploma or their international equivalents //// Goalkeeper U10 - U18 Half Day Suitable for U10- U18 NSCAA Advanced National Diploma or international equivalent Every Every year, the year, players the players who participate who participate in the MLS in the camp MLS have camp a have positive, a positive, fun and fun and memorable memorable soccer soccer experience. experience. They usually They usually talk about talk the about coaches the coaches for months for months and and sometimes sometimes longer. longer. Since so Since many so people many people take youth take sports youth sports activities activities so seriously, so seriously, it is it is nice to nice find to an find organization organization that makes that makes sure the sure kids the are kids having are having FUN! FUN! Susan Susan Leining Leining Santa Fe Santa Youth Fe Soccer Youth Soccer Club Club Santa Fe, Santa TX Fe, TX

4 training programs 4 Hire a coach to train individual players, run tryouts and take team practices or create a comprehensive development plan for your club. Benefits: Benefits vary with each Training Program (see below) //// Individual Program 1-on-1 sessions 1-on-4 (positional specific) sessions Online registration and payment option //// Tryout Program Independent, objective player assessment Organized tryout structure Complimentary use of MLS Camps Tryout reporting tools //// Club Program Minimum 18 hrs per week for 5 weeks MLS Camps coach runs practice sessions for recreational and competitive level teams MLS Camps coach delivers NSCAA State, Regional and National Youth coaching diploma courses MLS Camps coach conducts classroom and on-field practical coach education workshops End of program report given to club //// Team Program Minimum 10 weeks, 2 sessions per week MLS Camps coach runs your practice sessions Technical, tactical and functional focus Team speed, agility and fitness improved Game analysis provided on game days Written assessments given to players and the team My daughter had a great week with MLS Camps. The coaches had an impressive knowledge of soccer and they did a great job managing the kids and making sure everyone had fun. All of the kids were having a great time! Debbie Nelson Windsor Youth Soccer League Windsor, CA

5 mls camps coaches MLS Camps coaches have a sterling reputation for being the most qualified and the best in the business. Each must hold the NSCAA National, Advanced National or Premier Diploma or their international equivalent. All MLS Camps coaches are trained with decades of child-centered research and the revolutionary practices of Strengths-Based Coaching. It ensures that each player has a rewarding and fulfilling experience as part of every MLS Camps program. 5 //// Coaching Philosophy Connected Optimistic Accepted Compassionate Humble //// Coach Behavior I build relationships I am cheerful and positive I am patient and accommodating I am kind and considerate I am modest and unassuming //// Player Outcome I feel valued I feel inspired I feel appreciated I feel cared for I feel respected Our use of Green Cards is a great example of how our coaches live the Strengths-Based Coaching Philosophy. We all know that soccer uses Yellow Cards and Red Cards to tell a player what he or she isn t doing right. What about what they are doing right? MLS Camps coaches are equipped with Green Cards that do just that to help build players confidence and encourage them to repeat positive behaviors. The coaches are great. They are very easy to work with and adapt to any situation. They seem to want to make every camp better than the previous one. Austin Hall Madison Beach and Recreation Department Madison, CT mls camps exclusive curriculum It is vital that the curriculum a player is taught matches his or her age and development. This is why MLS Camps created the Play S.A.F.E. curriculum for younger, less experienced players ages U4 U10 and the A.T.T.A.C.K. curriculum for more seasoned players ages U10 U18. To learn more about MLS Camp s curriculum, visit MLScamps.com.

6 equipment & apparel 6 //// Sporting Essentials SportingEssentials.com Sporting Essentials is your one stop shop for affordable soccer equipment & apparel Create your own online Pro Shop Submit bids Get quotes Order team uniforms online Earn FREE rewards Customize your own Sporting Essentials catalog and it to club members, players and parents x-change program Join our rewards program and get more for FREE from your camp, training and equipment & apparel purchases: Receive for FREE //// Spend $10,000 * $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 //// Option 1: Coaching Hours 2 Coach Camp or 1 Week Trainer 4 Coach Camp or 2 Week Trainer 6 Coach Camp or 3 Week Trainer 8 Coach Camp or 4 Week Trainer 10 Coach Camp or 5 Week Trainer //// Option 2: Equipment/Apparel $1,000 $2,000 $3,000 $4,000 $5,000 *All purchases must come exclusively from Sporting Essentials to earn FREE rewards at $10,000 Call your local MLS Camps Representative at to learn more about X-Change. X-Change is a program offered by NASC sister company, Sporting Essentials. Both Sporting Essentials and X-Change are not affi liated with Major League Soccer, LLC.

7 next steps Why take a chance with another soccer organization? Leave it to the professionals. Only MLS Camps offers a revolutionary coaching philosophy, a curriculum developed by soccer experts, the most qualified coaches in the industry and unbeatable rewards and benefits. We are dependable and experienced, and we provide you with an entire team of helpful support staff all year round. Now that s value for your money. And don t forget no one loves kids and soccer more than MLS Camps! 7 Want to bring MLS Camps programs and services to your club, kids and community? Call or visit MLScamps.com It s easy. All I have to do is promote the program. MLS Camps does the rest. Wendy Chilkott Manchester Parks & Recreation Manchester Center, VT