Monrovia High to Hold Youth Soccer Camps This Summer

The Monrovia boys soccer program will hold various youth soccer camps throughout the summer at Monrovia High School for boys and girls ages 6 to 14. The camps are broken into three different types: a morning camp, an extended afternoon session and an advanced soccer camp that runs for five days in July.

This summer will mark the second straight year the Wildcats' have put on youth soccer camps. The camps are run by varsity coach Mike Williams, his staff, and members of the varsity team.

Last year's camps drew about 30 kids over the course of two weeks, but Williams said he hopes to see the number of campers reach 50 to 60 for the three sessions this summer.

Those interested in registering can do so online at the camp's website. Camp proceeds will go toward fundraising for the Monrovia boys soccer program.

Morning Soccer Camps

June 20-24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., $125 ($100 with AYSO player discount)

July 11-15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., $125 ($100 with AYSO player discount)

July 18-22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., $125 ($100 with AYSO player discount)

• Warm-up and stretching
• Technique of Shooting on Goal
• Passing, Receiving & Turning
• Receiving of the cross
• Heading
• Position Specific Instruction
• Penalty Kick Competition
• Daily World Cup Tournament Play

Extended Afternoon Session

June 20-24, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., $100

July 11-15, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., $100

July 18-22, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., $100

• Campers are provided lunch daily
• Instructed in indoor soccer, with daily indoor tournaments
• Daily swim in Monrovia’s High School Pool

Advanced Soccer Camp

July 18-22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $250 ($200 with FC Golden State player discount)

• Fundamental skills, techniques and tactics of the game
• Proper movement of the ball, through the defensive, middle and attack thirds of the field
• Proper finishing both off the shot and cross
• Position specific (goalkeeper, attacking and defending) techniques and tactics