| Date: | June 24 – 28 July 12 – 15 |
| Ages: | 13 – 19 |
| Cost: | $375 residential $300 commuter for residential camp $275 team camper (minimum of 15 players from same school) |
| Times: | June camp
July camp
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Camp deposit
A $100 non-refundable deposit is required for all resident and commuting campers. The deposit must accompany each registration form. The balance is due seven days prior to the beginning of camp. Campers registering and paying online by credit card will be charged $100 for cancellations.
*Camp fee covers all expenses except the camper's individual spending money.
Medical treatment
The athletic training room is readily available and Robinson Memorial Hospital is only 20 minutes from campus. Every camper must complete the Hiram College Emergency Medical Form.
What to bring
Campers should bring all types of outdoor soccer boots and a pair of shoes that can be worn for indoor training, fitness, agility, and cross training. It is highly recommended that campers wear soccer boots that are already comfortable and broken in and not use camp as a place to try out new boots. Please bring plenty of extra socks, rain gear, warm gear, training supplies (tape, pre-tape, ace wraps, braces, etc.), a sleeping bag and/or bed linens, towels, and a fan for the room. Towels and bed linens are NOT provided.
Parents
Parents are welcome to attend all sessions.
Staff
In addition to the leadership provided by Coach Dean, the Hiram College women's soccer camps feature some of the most successful soccer educators and current collegiate players in this region, including:
- Carl Capellas, Hiram College head men's coach
- Amanda Chadwick, Davis & Elkins College assistant coach
- Mike Payne, Hudson High School boy's coach
- Krystin Wilson, former GK, University of Akron
- James Furth, former Hudson High School girl's coach
- Bob Armentrout, North Olmsted High School assistant coach
- Fred Meindl, Everest Soccer Club & Lake High School
Intensity & professionalism
The Hiram College soccer camp is an extremely intense physical, psychological, and emotional training camp. It is designed to be a unique and different experience for every participant. Players need to come prepared to be pushed. Our approach will be highly professional, business-like, direct, and fun!
Gear
Every camper will receive an Adidas Tango ball, a camp t-shirt, an Adidas sling pack, and an Adidas water bottle.
Schedule
The typical schedule for the day is as follows:
| 7:45 – 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast for resident campers |
| 8:45 – 10:30 a.m. | Technical, core fitness, agility training |
| 10:30 – 11 a.m. | Motivational message break |
| 11 a.m. – Noon | Special topic session |
| Noon – 1 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1 – 2:30 p.m. | Tactical training session |
| 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Team initiatives |
| 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Special topic session |
| 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Dinner |
| 6 – 9 p.m. | Match competition (full field & small sided) |
| 9 – 10 p.m. | Free time for resident campers |
| 10:30 p.m. | Lights out for resident campers |
Every player will participate in two full core fitness sessions. Goalkeepers will be in a regular special clinic track during the days. Special topics will include: team defending, diversifying the attack, set piece mentality, tactical reading, and others. A structured team building initiative will be a part of the daily experience. We will also conduct a "college soccer search" seminar in cooperation with our admission staff. Finally, each player will receive a full evaluation and technical report at the conclusion of the camp.
Camp Director
Bob Dean, Head Women's Soccer
Coach Bob Dean enters his fifth season as the most successful head women's soccer coach in program history. This past season represents the first year that all 28 players in the program were recruited by Dean and this was reflected on the field as the team set program records for most wins in a season, most goals scored, fewest goals allowed, and saw the program produce the first 1st Team All-NCAC player in Hiram's history. During his brief tenure with the Terriers, Dean has led four-consecutive teams that have been recognized by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) with their "Team Academic Achievement Award"– having a team grade point average of 3.0 and above.
Prior to coming to Hiram, Dean spent 12 years as the head girls' soccer coach at nearby Hudson High School, where he led his squad to the Division I "Final Four" on five occasions and captured the Ohio Division I State Championship in 2000. Hudson finished as the runner up in 1995, 1999, and 2001. Dean posted a 181-39-30 record at Hudson and led the team to seven national rankings. He was an 11-time conference Coach of the Year and received Coach of the Year accolades from the Plain Dealer, the Beacon Journal, the Akron Touchdown Club, and was a two-time recipient from the Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association. Most importantly, in 2000 Dean was honored with the Ohio High School Athletic Association's Ethics and Sportsmanship Award.
While at Hudson, Dean produced 40 Academic All-Ohio players, 15 All-Ohio players, five All-Americans, and six All-Midwest Regional players. More than 40 of his players went on
to compete at the collegiate level. Dean has been a professional coach since 1982, having founded the high school program at his alma mater, Aurora High School (OH) in 1981.
Dean currently serves as a staff coach with the NEO United Soccer Club in Hudson, Ohio and as a staff Olympic Development Program (ODP) coach for the Ohio Youth Soccer Association North. Dean also directed all elements of the girls' program for the Hudson United Soccer Club from 1993 through 2003 and helped found the girls' program for the Everest Soccer Club in 1992. While at Hudson United, he coached three Bothwell State Cup Championship teams in 1996, 1999, and 2003. He has traveled extensively on the international level, directing tour operations and coaching programs for East-West Team Travel & Ambassadors in Aurora, Ohio. He holds two national coaching certifications from the United States Soccer Federation, as well as certification from the Royal Dutch Football Federation (KNVB), and is a 22-year member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Dean is a 1986 graduate of Kent State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism/public relations. Dean was inducted into the Aurora High School Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame in 2002. He is a nationally-recognized speaker and trainer on the topics of leadership, substance abuse, and athletics. Dean is active in his church as a volunteer, mentor, group leader, and worship usher. In addition, he has been a long-time supporter of Young Life of the Western Reserve and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
He resides in Kent with his wife Sally, and their two children, Abby (10) and Ryan (7).
Questions?
Bob Dean
Hiram College Women's Soccer
P.O. Box 1777
Hiram, Ohio 44234
330.569.5968