The Advanced Soccer Center for Girls at the is geared toward the serious soccer player who has her eye on playing college soccer. By working with top quality coaches, many of whom represent the different levels of college soccer and by training directly with our players from the University of Virginia, campers will get a realistic impression of what it takes to compete at the collegiate level. The focus of the camp is on improving individual technique and skills, with an even greater emphasis on understanding the game and the player's role within a team. The Advanced Center of Excellence is a great learning resource for club and high school players. In addition to the Virginia coaching staff, the camp will feature coaches from various universities, former professional players and college standouts. Members of the VIRGINIA WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM will be present at all sessions and will interact closely with the campers throughout the week. Qualified full-time athletic trainers will be on duty throughout the duration of camp to care for minor injuries and sicknesses. For more serious emergencies the UVA Medical Center or Alexandria Hospital will be used. Trainers also reside in the dorms. All campers must have proof of personal medical insurance. Campers are housed in the same dormitories used by Virginia/Episcopal students. The dorms are air-conditioned and have full baths and a common area outside your room. You may request one roommate. If you are coming with some friends please indicate on the application, in priority order, any additional roommate(s). We will do our best to accommodate your request of additonial friends/teammates as nearby as possible. The University of Virginia/Episcopal dining services will provide meals. The staff will also be housed in the dorms and provide 24 hour supervision. Carlson Metropolitan Travel is available to assist you with your transportation arrangements for the Soccer Centers of Excellence. They can be reached via email, or at 800-366-7553 between the hours of 8:30 am - 5:00 pm EST. US Airways, United and Comair (Delta) all have regularly scheduled service to the Charlottesville airport. For those traveling to the Episcopal HS camp Reagan National Airport is the closest location to Episcopal and is served by most major airlines.

The Advanced Soccer Center @ Virginia will take place on the grounds of The University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. The campus is located 70 miles west of Richmond, Virginia and 110 miles southwest of Washington, D.C. While recognized as the top public school in the country, the University is also home to many NCAA intercollegiate national champions and ranks among the best intercollegiate athletic departments in the country. Campers stay on the UVA campus and train on the same fields used by the nationally ranked UVA women's and men's soccer teams.

Click on http://www.virginia.edu/Map/ for a campus map. Click on the html map version, then on Hereford College and O-Hill.

The Advanced Soccer Center @ Episcopal HS will take place on the grounds of Episcopal HS in Alexandria, VA. The beautiful 130 acre campus is located just five miles from the nations capital, Washington DC. Founded in 1839 the schools offers a dynamic and rigorous academic curriculum as well as fielding 64 teams in 15 different sports. Athletic facilities include natural grass soccer fields, field turf field, swimming pool, and indoor track as well as modern dormitories and a full service dining hall.

Click on http://episcopalhighschool.org/about/map.html for a campus map.

Click here for Application & Fees. Club and High School teams are encouraged to attend the Advanced Soccer Center of Excellence. They will train/compete as a team during the week. Teams consisting of twelve (12) or more players will receive a discount on tuition of $15 per player. All applications MUST be submitted together with a single contact person in order to receive the discount. First Day
2:00 pm Registration
4:30 pm Welcome Meeting
5:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Evening Session

Daily
7:00 am Rise and stretch
7:30 am Breakfast
9:30 am Technical/Tactical Session
11:45 am Lunch
12:30 pm Rest in Rooms
2:00 pm Technical Session
5:00 pm Dinner
6:30 pm League Play
9:15 pm Team Building and /or College Seminar
10:30 pm Lights out

Final Day
7:00 am Wake-up and Breakfast
9:00 am Final Matches
11:30 am Closing Ceremonies
12:00 pm Check Out Cancellations must be requested in writing to receive a voucher applicable to the year 2009 Soccer Centers or a refund. Cancellation requests due to illness or injury must be accompanied by a doctor's note. Soccer Center refunds will be less a $125 administrative fee. Players who cancel within two weeks prior to camp will only be eligible for a voucher, not a refund. Vouchers for 2007 will be honored, although you will have to pay the difference between the voucher value and this year's price.