Rene Meulensteen's development philosophy
(former First Team Coach at Man U and current
Asst Coach of the Australian Mens National & Olympic Team)
Meulensteen 'Can you make the Difference' Camp Rockford, MI | June 27 - June 30, 2022
For players born between 2004 and 2016
Camp is a USTC National Final Qualifier for 2007 - 2013 birth years!
Camp Includes
- Camp Jersey
- US Technical Championship for players 2007 to 2013 birth years (see below)
Camp Objectives:
- DOMINATE your opponent | Learn when & how to use many moves
- CHALLENGING environment | Improve your potential
- TEACH character & leadership traits | Life skills incorporate into soccer skills
- REFINE your game IQ | Learn how to read the game and anticipate
- INSPIRE. AFFECT. MOTIVATE | Develop a greater passion for the 'beautiful game'
Camp Features:
- Fast Footwork: Improve coordination, balance, agility, and control
- Small Sided Games: Designed so players can "show their stuff!"
- Finishing / Shooting: Many varieties of shots & different surfaces to put the ball in the back of the net!
- Passing / Receiving: Learn how to better control the ball in space, under pressure, and in a game
- Competitions: Various skills challenges and 4v4 tournament
Our Coaching Staff:
Coach Erwin van Elst - USSF A-license, UEFA B-License, and Meulensteen Method Director
Coach Alex Mendoza - Former player MLS and Liga MX (Mexico)
Coach Tim ter Haar - Head Coach Calvin Christian HS Girls - 4 time State Champion, 20 years of camp experience with Meulensteen Method.
Our coaching staff is selected and trained to help each player to become a difference maker! Each coach challenges, inspires, and motivates the players to be willing to take risks, to try a move/trick, and to keep their head up when things are getting tough! In other words, our coaching staff ROCKS!!
- Yes! All of our staff has gone through extensive background checks and are certified through Risk Management
- Yes! All of our coaching staff is certified in the Meulensteen Method and are USSF or United Soccer Coaches licensed.
Yes, this camp is a US Technical Championship REGIONAL QUALIFIER!
US Technical Championship: 2007 - 2013 Birth Years
Player Pathway
- Attend a Regional Qualifier event (including the ROCKFORD camp)
- Winners are invited to the USTC National Finals
- Winners get awesome prizes
National Finals for the US Technical Championship:
Date: December 2022
Location: TBD