Boys Team Camp 2010

Team camp for boys 14 & up is new this year. This camp will provide teams (13 or more team members) with the opportunity to work together to improve individual skill and understanding while also allowing the group to work together to advance team performance. Morning training sessions will focus on both skill development and tactical awareness. Afternoons and evenings are spent working on small group and large group tactics while playing full-sided games. Each team will be placed with a college coach who will conduct morning training sessions and work with the team during games. Teams will be placed in competition with other teams of a similar level. We can accept Varsity and sub-varsity teams. Team Coaches are encouraged to attend with their team and participate in the camp.  One team coach may attend the camp, with his team, at no cost.

Team coaches will work with our college coaches to develop a plan for team development.  College coaches and team coaches will both be on the sidelines for all team games.  This interaction will allow team coaches to also learn and develop from our staff of college coaches. Classroom discussions will also be used to help both players and coaches.  A college recruiting seminar will allow players to learn more about the recruiting process.

Teams will be placed in either a Varsity or Sub-Varsity bracket.  Team evaluations on the first night allow us to place each team in the right learning and competitive environment. 

"I wanted to tell you thank you for having us, and it was a treat participating in such an event.  My players had a good time and had a ball hearing other coaches get on them for the same things I get on them for.  The camp really boosted a lot of confidence in them all.  This will be a camp that I will visit again."  -- Mississippi High School Coach                                                              

Location- The Mike Getman Team Camp is held on the UAB Campus

The team camp will be held at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, located on the southern edge of Birmingham, Alabama. We know you will enjoy our facilities plus the “college” experience that comes with being on campus. All campers and staff will be housed at Blazer Hall. This new dormitory is a first class building with air-conditioned rooms and private baths in each suite. Our state of the art cafeteria offers all-you-can-eat meals with a wide variety.

Our world class Recreation Center will also be available for indoor swimming and recreation. Eating, sleeping & training, all facilities are state of the art. The Mike Getman Soccer Camp provides an exceptional learning environment. Fine training facilities, Bermuda Grass fields, indoor gyms, an indoor swimming pool, and air-conditioned dorm rooms, all enhance the camp experience. Trained life guards are on duty during all swim times. Campers and staff reside in the same dorms. Staff supervision is 24 hours a day. Our Certified Athletic Trainers are on duty 24 hours a day.

  Meals

Camper meals are provided in our brand new state of the art cafeteria on site, adjacent to the dorm. Commuters will be served lunch and dinner while residential campers will eat 3 meals per day. Each meal is all-you-can-eat.

Goalkeeping Sessions

Team goalkeepers will attend specialized goalkeeping sessions part of the day and then return to their teams during games to play in goal. UAB is known as the breeding ground for top class goalkeepers. Our UAB keepers have been winning awards both nationally & internationally. In fact many of our goalkeepers have made it into the pros.

The Staff

At camp, your team will be coached by a College Coach.  Coach Getman has worked hard to bring together a staff of top college coaches.  Your teams skills and overall playing ability will improve with the experience & knowledge of our coaching staff. Getting to meet and work with college coaches is a great way for your players to see what different Universities have to offer and a great way to showcase their talent to college coaches.

Below is a list of last years staff.

Mike Getman, Head Coach, UAB

Justus Griffin, Asst. Coach, UAB
Joel Wallace, Asst. Coach, UAB

Dave Giffard, Head Coach, Viriginia Commonwealth Univ.
Ryan Pratt, Head Coach, Univ. of Montevallo
Brett Teach, Head Coach, Tusculum College
Carlos Petersen, Head Coach, UAH
Wulf Koch, Head Coach, AUM
Paul Conway, Head Coach, Lambuth Univ.
Sean Bray, Head Coach, Marian College
Wes Anania, Head Coach, Huntingdon College

Gerry Cleary, Head Women's Coach, Martin Methodist College

Steffen Siebert, Asst. Coach, Springfield College
Bryce Cooper, Asst. Coach, Butler Univ.
Rob Cummings Asst. Coach, Midwestern State Univ.

Justin Pratt, Asst. Coach, Univ. of Montevallo

This summer's staff will include many of these same coaches!