The first day of summer camp was a success! Campers came in very excited to start the day. We kicked off our camp by having players introduce themselves through fun icebreakers. We use these games to ensure that everyone feels included! After we have gotten to know each other, we played soccer games and exercises that build physical and cognitive skills. For example, our fun version of tic-tac-toe enhances your child's ability to make quick and strong decisions.
Each day is assigned a specific skill set to work on such as dribbling, change of direction, speed, shooting and finishing, and communication. For example, on Monday (dribbling day) we played soccer freeze tag where you become tagged when the ball gets dribbled through your legs. On Coach Bobby’s team, campers played one of his Juventus warmups, which he learned this winter in Turin. For Monday’s camp, an honorable mention goes to Caleb Christensen for winning the 4 corners dribbling drill!
Another skill set that players excelled at was speed. At any level, speed separates the outstanding players from the average. Therefore, never underestimate the speed training’s importance! To improve our players’ speed in the game, coaches worked on speed endurance, quick acceleration, agility, quick change of direction, and speed of thought. Last but not least, players learned a lot about communication on the team day. The goal was to teach players how to understand each other better on the field and learn how to play in a team. For Friday’s camp, an honorable mention goes to Lincoln McCabe for always showing good sportsmanship and compassion towards his teammates.
Whether it be rain or shine, DC Way is always prepared to have fun! Once again, thank you all for choosing DC Way and we all hope to see you soon at one of our upcoming camps!
