CAMP INFO:

This program is geared towards Player Development & High-Performance campers. Players will work on mastering the proper fundamentals, techniques and advancing their overall skills and knowledge of the game. A great opportunity for players to learn through a mix of drills, games, and competitive play. With a number of different camp options for all to enjoy!

SKILL LEVELS

Player Development is for campers ages 11 and under of all skill levels. These camps are designed to maximize player participation and ensure each camper develops in all aspects of the game in a fun and engaging environment. Coaches will implement a wide range of technical, physical, and tactical activities with a focus on fun so campers get to improve with a smile on their faces.
High Performance is for campers ages 12+ looking to improve their game in a fun and fast-paced environment. These camps are designed so players leave the camp week more prepared for their club and high school seasons. Experienced coaches will provide campers with a fresh perspective and challenge them to develop technical, tactical, physical, and psychological aspects of their game through a progressive curriculum.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

• Instruction: Training from the Soccer Skills Factory coaching staff
• Day campers: Lunch is  provided
• Supervision: Staff members are strategically placed throughout the camp to provide optimal supervision and participate in all activities
• Camp T-shirt & Prizes: All campers receive a  Soccer Skills Factory Camps t-shirts (2)
• Diploma: All Campers will receive at the last day of the camp 
• Motoric and Morphological Test: All Campers will receive at the last day of the camp
• Pins

INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, & FACILITY

• Ratio: Low camper to coach ratio
• Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience
• Equipment Needed: All campers must bring soccer cleats, shin guards, athletic shoes, and a water bottle.
• Facility: Libertyville Township Soccer Complex
• Medical Protocol: We will have  athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital

CAMP WILL INCLUDE

Players’ Skills Challenge

• Passing
• Short Passing
• Mid-range passing
• Long passing
• Feinting
• Dribbling
• Shooting
• Free kicks
• Running without ball
• Running with ball
• Juggling
• Heading

Fun Games and Warmup

• Tennis Soccer
• Foot Volleyball
• Frisbee

Goalkeepers’ Skills Challenge

• Handling 
• Shot stopping
• Crossings
• Build-up
• Goalie war
• Penalty shot-outs
• One vs One

REGISTRATION IS OPEN !!!

(REGISTRATION DEADLINE JULY 27TH)

THIS CAMP IS OPEN FOR EVERYONE (PLAYERS OUTSIDE OF THE CLUB AND CURRENT FC 1974 PLAYERS ) !

07/29-08/02/2024
Boys and Girls

Libertyville Township Soccer Complex
30080 Technology Way, Libertyville, IL 600485 day camp - (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)

CAMP SCHEDULE 

9:00am - 3:00pm 

Drop off time - 8:30am

Pick up time - latest 3:30pm 

(Ball Mastery, Individual Skill Development, 1v1, 2v2, 3v3 small sided games, Specific positions training, Finishing )

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SOCCER SKILLS FACTORY PLEASE CLICK HERE

TO REGISTER please click here 

($50.00 discount from original camp price $645.00 for all FC 1974 players)

For any questions or concerns please reach out  soccerskillsfactory@gmail.com or at 847.308.0597

TRAINING CAMP FEATURES

• UEFA Coaches directly from Serbia, Europe and USA
• The methodology  used by Soccer Skills Factory
• Official Soccer Skills Factory Certificate
• Strict hygiene and health protocols.
• Experienced monitors  for every 15 participants.
• Group Level: The players will be evaluated for grouping according to their level.
• Goalkeeper Training with B1 Keeper Coaching Staff 
• 5 days of training 
• Trip opportunities:  U16 and UP -Players who participate in our Training Camps will have the opportunity to be selected to participate in Europe trip opportunities

Igor has twenty years of experience developing soccer at local, national and international levels. He was formerly Head of Development at the Serbian Football Association for 8 years and founded The Serbian Youth Soccer League from where the majority of players came for a Serbian National Team to win the UEFA Under 19 Championship, the 2015 FIFA under 20 World Cup and also from where a large number of players have graduated to the current 2019-20 Senior Serbian National Team. Igor holds the UEFA A license and has the Executive Masters degree in Sports Management.

Aleksandar “Sarke” Saric spent the last four years working as a head goalkeeper coach for the MLS soccer team Chicago Fire FC. Saric was working with top MLS goalkeepers, such as Sean Johnson, Patrick McLain, Matt Lampson and Tim Howard (Colorado Rapids, USMNT) and Stefan Frei (Seattle Sounders) at 2017 MLS All-Star game. Saric worked as a goalkeeper coach with various Serbia’s youth national teams. His most significant accomplishment was with Serbian U-20 national team when they won the 2015 FIFA World Cup in New Zealand. His protege Predrag Rajkovic was awarded the Golden Glove award for the tournament’s best goalkeeper. Saric is the founder and head coach for the B1 Goalkeeping Academy.

Srgjan has been working in Youth Soccer 15 years . After finishing his professional and college soccer career he started coaching at multiple levels. He was DOC at Raiders FC for 6 years where the club won multiple US Youth National Titles. After that he became DOC at FC1974 where he is currently working. Under his guideline this club became one of the clubs that is leading in player development in the Region II. Srgjan holds National B Licence, National Youth Licence and NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma.

Aleksandar played professional soccer in Serbia and internationally. After a successful career he transitioned from playing soccer to coaching soccer. At present he is managing one of the most sought after soccer academies in Serbia where he is also a personal coach for some of the nation’s most talented players. Aleksandar is also a scout for the South-East Balkan region and holds the UEFA B Futsal license.