Soccer Academy

2005 Summer Camp

The 2005 Soccer Academy will be held June 5-9

06-10-04 Yellowjacket Soccer Academy Kicks off the Summer of 2004

Graceland coaches Ivan Joseph and Kevin Sherry taught technical and tactical concepts combined with team shape to 57 young soccer players at the Yellowjacket Soccer Academy held in Lamoni, Iowa, this week.

“Almost 60 players of all ages, all abilities and from many different walks of life came together to share in the love for soccer which we all have,” says Coach Sherry. “They all made tremendous improvements as players and we have high hopes for next year's camp.”

It was an amazing week, highlighted by the campers playing under the lights on Graceland’s varsity game field, futsal soccer and indoor pool activities.

Top instruction to improve technical, tactical and mental skills was taught by Coach Joseph, Coach Sherry, Randall Porter and Angel Monroy. Joseph and Sherry each hold a U.S. Soccer Federation “A” license and Sherry was a professional player in both England and Hong Kong. Porter played for the Sacramento Knights professional team and Monroy is an assistant coach for the Graceland Yellowjackets.

A parent of a camper who is also a vice president of a soccer club e-mailed the following to Coach Sherry during the academy: “My son really likes your camp. He says he is really having fun and learning some things. The kids are good that he is around and just wanted you to know that I have passed this information on to our club members.”

All ages and all abilities were catered for during the academy, due to the one to ten camper to coach ratio. Each camper also received a water bottle, T-shirt and ball.

The next Yellowjacket Soccer Academy will be held in June of 2005. Please contact Kevin Sherry at 641-784-5321 or Ivan Joseph at 641-784-5430 for more information about next year’s academy.

Graceland University Soccer Academy

June 6-10, 2004
Boys & Girls Ages 9-18

Camp Philosophy

The Graceland Soccer Academy is more than the traditional overnight soccer camp. We combine excellent coaching with premier facilities to provide a quality camp experience at an affordable price. Our number one goal is to help make this the best summer for each camper by providing an exceptional week of soccer and fun. GSA goes beyond the traditional training of each soccer player, providing a great atmosphere both on and off the field. Our Mission is to have every camper leave Graceland a better person, a better player and believe that they have been instilled with the ability to succeed.

Dates: June 6-10 (boys & girls)
C o s t : $300 Residential
$150 Day Camper
$15 discount for early sign-ups (before April 1st)

Each Camper will receive:
** Instruction by professional players and coaches
** 1:10 instructor - camper ratio
** Camper assessment
** Certified Athletic Trainer
** Camp T-shirt

Camp Facilities

The campers will have access to the Bruce Jenner Sports Complex, five outdoor fields, and tennis courts as well as indoor facilities including the indoor pool.

Housing and Meals

All campers will be staying in the Graceland University residence halls. Meals will be served at an “all-you-can-eat” buffet in the Floyd McDowell Commons.

Location

Graceland University is nestled in the rolling hills of southern Iowa, located in Lamoni 80 miles south of Des Moines; 110 miles north of Kansas City on the Interstate 35 corridor, exit 4.

Coach Ivan Joseph

Ivan Joseph is committed to soccer in the Midwest. At Graceland his winning percentage is .733 with both a Conference Championship and Coach of the Year honors. He holds an Advanced National Diploma from the NSCAA as well as a “A” coaching license from the USSF. He has served as assistant coach for the Region II Olympic Festival Program and head coach of the Super Y league of the Des Moines Menace.

Coach Kevin Sherry

Kevin Sherry has played and/or coached professionally in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, UAE, Japan and USA. He received his bachelor of arts degree in physical education, sports science and sociology from Bangor University in the UK. It was during his time in Japan that he was able to complete his MSc in the sociology of sport and sports management from Leicester University. Kevin holds the UEFA International Coaching License and the USSF “A” license. Central to Kevin’s philosophy concerning soccer is the premise that: “BEHIND EVERY KICK OF THE BALL, THERE SHOULD BE A THOUGHT.”

Questions?

Contact Ivan Joseph at 641.784.5430 or by e-mail at joseph@graceland.edu

Camp pictures