Soccer Summer Offerings - Des Moines
If you are looking to get your kids involved this summer with some soccer camps & clinics Tekkers Soccer, has you covered! Below is a list of all our summer soccer offerings in the Des Moines Metro area! Tekkers Soccer is excited to have offerings for ages as young as 4 years old all the way up to players returning to college for the summer!
GREGG YOUNG SPORTS CAMPUS
GOALKEEPER CLINICS
Tekkers Goalkeeper Clinic will focus on all skills required to be an elite goalkeeper. Areas of your game you can expect to work on with our elite coaching staff include positioning, distribution, 1-on-1 moments, shot stopping, and cross management. Each daily session is structured to develop and build on proper technique and footwork for the first hour. The second hour participants will join those participating in the striking & finishing clinic to get reps in that simulate high intensity in-game reps for them to develop their technique and confidence when protecting the goal.
WHEN: June 3rd - June 5th, June 10th - June 12th, July 8th, July 10th
TIMES: 1-4 PM
AGES: Must be 10 years old
STRIKING & FINISHING CLINICS
Tekkers Soccer Striking & Finishing Clinic focuses on all the little details that go into putting the ball in the back of the net on a consistent basis. The Striking & Finishing clinic will help build and retain good habits when striking a ball. You can expect players at our Striking & Finishing Clinic to learn the proper technique when hitting a power vs. Finesse shot, instill confidence in a player when in the final third, and be guaranteed lots of reps to master the necessary technique. The Striking & Finishing clinic will start with the basics of shooting a ball and progress into high-intensity reps that simulate in-game moments throughout the 3 day clinic.
WHEN: June 3rd - June 5th, June 10th - June 12th, July 8th, July 10th
TIMES: 1-4 PM
AGES: Must be 10 years old
SUMMER FULL DAY CAMP
Tekkers Soccer Camp is for all players aged 6-13. Camp staff will dedicate the week to introducing new skills and creating an atmosphere that promotes positive development as a player and person. Each camp day is designed to offer small-sided games, skills challenges and on the ball footwork to help improve overall technique. The Tekkers Soccer Camp is committed to teaching players new skills and building their confidence with the ball at their feet in a fun and safe environment for all age levels.
WHEN: Session 1: June 10th - June 13th, Session 2: July 29th - August 1st
TIMES: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
AGE: 7-13, groups will be assigned at the start of the Summer Camp
TENATIVE SCHEDULE:
7:50 AM - 8:00 AM Check-in (Check-in location will be communicated leading up to camp.)
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Skills Session/ Small Sided Games
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Lunch, Hangout & Relaxation
2:00 PM - 3:50 PM Competition, games & activities
3:50 PM - 4:00 PM
WHATS INCLUDED:
- Camp T-shirt
- Lunch provided each day
- Water
- Professional coaching from Tekkers staff and local coaches
SPORTSPLEX WEST
TEKKERS TOTS SUMMER CAMP
Tekkers Tots Summer Camp will be the perfect environment for individuals aged (4-7 years old to grow their love for the game of soccer)
Our Summer Camp is designed for individuals to discover more about the game of soccer and be in an environment around high-energy coaches who are excited to teach the game and basic skills! If you have taken part in our Tekkers Tots programming before this camp will be a great environment for you! If you have a child who is wanting to learn more about soccer or get extra touches this camp will be great! You'll discover the ins and outs of soccer while having a blast with new friends. These camps will be run by the Director of the Tekkers Tots Program as well as additional Tekkers staff!
WHEN: Camp 1: June 3rd - June 6th, Camp 2: July 8th - July 11th
TIMES: 1-3 PM
AGE: 4-7 years old
TEKKERS TOTS
Tekkers Tots is a program designed for young individuals (Aged 4-7 years old) who want to discover more about the game of soccer and be in an environment around high-energy coaches who are excited to teach the game and basic skills! In our first session, we'll explore the roots of the game. But here's the exciting part: we've created a super cool atmosphere where learning feels more like playtime! You'll discover the ins and outs of soccer while having a blast with new friends. Each session will have a different emphasis of focus. The Director of the Tekkers Tots program will send out a plan leading up to each session so parents can follow along and have an idea of the point of emphasis before the session takes place.
Following every 2 training weeks will be a competition week. This will be a 45-minute session for players to compete in small scrimmages against one another. The goal is to apply the previous 2 training concepts and incentive players to utilize those skills.
TIMES:
Session 1: June 7th, 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM (Training)
Session 2: June 14th, 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM (Training)
Session 3:June 21st, 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM (Games)
Session 4: June 28th, 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM (Training)
Session 5: July 5th, 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM (Training)
Session 6: July 12th, 6:30 - 7:15 PM (Games)
Session 7: July 19th, 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM (Training)
Session 8: July 26th, 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM (Training)
Session 9: August 2nd, , 6:30 - 7:15 PM (Games)
AGES: 4-7 years old
SUMMER FORWARD ENHANCEMENTS
Tekkers Soccer will be offering Forward-specific work throughout the summer months. The Forward sessions will be split up into 2 phases. Each phase consists of 4 sessions. Phase 1 will solely be working on a forward's ability to strike a ball in different ways with power. Phase 2 will focus on the different finesse shots a forward can utilize in and around the 18-yard box. The objective of these sessions is to give forwards the opportunity to get plenty of reps to become more efficient and productive as an attacker. At the end of each Forward Enhancement class, we will be combining with the Goalkeepers to get game-like reps from high-level goalkeepers.
PHASE 1: Session 1: June 7th 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM, Power
Session 2: June 14th 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM, Power
Session 3: June 21st 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM, Power
Session 4: June 28th 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM, Power
PHASE 2: Session 5: July 12th 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM, Finesse
Session 6: July 19th 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM, Finesse
Session 7: July 26th 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM, Finesse
Session 8: August 2nd 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM, Finesse
TIMES: 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM
AGES: 2012's & Older
SUMMER GOALKEEPER ENHANCEMENTS
Tekkers Soccer will be offering Goalkeeper specific work throughout the summer months. The Goalkeeper sessions will focus on footwork, distribution, diving and more. The objective of these keeper sessions is to give individuals the tools to be an all-around goalkeeper. Most if not all of the keeper drills that take place during the session will be individually tailored unless there is a pairing of similar skill levels/ages. The objective of these sessions is to give goalkeepers the opportunity to take their game to the next level and learn not just the basics of goalkeeping, but the technique required to be a high-level goalkeeper. At the end of each Goalkeeper Enhancement class, we will be combining with the forwards to get game like moments and shots from fellow high-level forwards.
PHASE 1: Session 1: June 7th 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM
Session 2: June 14th 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM
Session 3: June 21st 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM
Session 4: June 28th 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM
PHASE 2: Session 5: July 12th 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM
Session 6: July 19th 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM
Session 7: July 26th 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM
Session 8: August 2nd 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM
TIMES: 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM
AGES: 2010's & Older
SUMMER PICKUP
Tekkers Summer Pickup is a staple to Tekkers Soccer and what we believe players need! We want players to have a space where they can play some carefree footy, try new skill moves, be exposed to different levels, play with or against their friends, and ultimately foster a love for the game.
We are excited to have this summer pickup be the best summer yet and provide ample opportunities for players to come out and play some footy!
WHEN: College Girls - June 7th - July 19th (7 weeks)
Highschool - June 7th - August 9th (10 weeks)
Middle School - June 7th - August 9th (10 weeks)
TIMES: College Girls - 11: 15 PM - 12:30 PM
Highschool - 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Middle School - 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
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