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About us:
Callaghan’s English Soccer Camps were founded in 1993 when
Englishman Ed Callaghan produced his first summer soccer camps in
Colorado. Having just completed our 15th summer of camps, we believe we have a fantastic
camp program which is second to none! We are firmly committed to
producing work of a top-class standard and we strive to make
each
camp a positive, rewarding and enjoyable experience for all our
players.
Ed Callaghan with German World
Cup Star Jurgen Klinsmann

Our coaching philosophy is based around the simple
premise that you should always
"cherish possession of the ball
above all else"
From our unique "guided discovery" philosophy for
youngsters and beginners, to our "total soccer" philosophy
for club and select players, we will teach ALL our players the value of good control, passing and
decision making. Our goal is to make them become complete players
over a long period. We do not have a win at all costs attitude! But
one that believes in sound fundamental coaching in technique and
tactics, which will produce a greater talent in players, as they get
older!

Staff:
The most vital aspect of our summer camp
program is of course our coaching staff!
We are now lucky enough to have an extensive
backdrop of coaches to choose from, who are all fully qualified (UEFA
B license minimum) and practice their art during the winter months,
both here in the USA and in
England with professional clubs "soccer in the community schemes".
During the summer we hand-select some of
these coaches to travel around the States and coach for us in the many
different communities that we visit.
Ed Callaghan Owner & Founder

Ed heralds from Stockton-on-Tees, England.
English F.A. licensed coach.
U.S.S.F.
"A" Licensed
coach (Current up to January 2012)
U.S.S.F. National Youth License
Former semi-professional player, England.
Member British Colleges National
Championship Winners
1988
& 1989 (Borough Road College F.C. London)
B.A. (Hons.) Sports Studies, West London
Institute of Brunel
University
19 years
coaching experience in the U.S.A
Director of Coaching Arizona Soccer Club 2004-2007 (Gilbert, AZ)
AZFC Hammers coaching staff Sept. 2007-present (Tempe, AZ)
Glen Wickham

8th year coaching for C.E.S.C.
U.S.S.F. "A" & U.E.F.A. "B" licensed coach
Former semi-professional player in England
Great Britain students select player 1989-92
Member British Colleges National Champions 1988 (Borough Road F.C.)
B.Ed. (Hons.) Physical Education (Head of P.E. Essex High School, UK.)
3 years coaching for Brentford F.C. (English pro 1st division)
Lee
Pemberton

Camp Director;
U.S.S.F.
"A" & U.E.F.A. "B" licensed coach
English F.A. licensed coach
Former
youth coach for Wimbledon F.C. (English professional club.)
Our camp directors and coaches all
possess an outstanding ability to inspire each and every player they
come across. Through their charisma and personality they can make each
child’s camp experience one that they will remember for the rest of
their lives!
What Can I Expect At Camp?
For many potential campers, picking a soccer
camp to attend in the summer is a tough process. One question that
always goes unanswered beforehand is:
"What can I expect during the camp
session"
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We have put together a typical session at
our half-day camps.
9-9.30am: Super
skills, ball familiarity and improving control and confidence.
9.30-10.15am: Individual
skills, learn to master the art of soccer’s essentials. Control,
passing, dribbling, and shooting, and most importantly how and when
to use them.
10.15-10.45am: Micro soccer,
small space practices, games with more emphasis on decision-making
and tactical awareness.
10.45-11am: During
the week we introduce our "stand-up spotlight" and week
long "off the ball" competition.
11-11.30am: Small-sided
games; the progression of how soccer’s individual skills need to
be translated into full game type situations.
11.30-12noon: The
Cup Final; the culmination of the day’s work and how everything
fits together in a competitive full game.
We have a wide variety of
different programs we can offer each community - from 3 hour half
day camps (mainly for beginners and intermediate players) to full
day programs, designed for players looking to enhance and improve
their technical and tactical ability. We help players focus on
mental preparedness, and increase their understanding of playing in
and against different systems of play!
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