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

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! 

   

 

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 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"

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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