ADULT RESIDENTIAL CAMP

Adult players of all levels, fitness, genders and experience, are welcome at our five day camp. Our program welcomes players from all playing experiences, as skills groups are developed to ensure that all players will learn, improve and enjoy an outstanding week of soccer. Individual, as well as team development is always our main objective for the week.



Soccer Academy is unique in having coaches who have experience working with adult players, and who make the camp enjoyable. We truly have a variety of excellent coaches that enjoy spreading their love of the game with fellow players.         

Details coming soon for 2026!

2026 Camp Info

Details of our Camp for Summer 2026 will appear here as soon as we have them confirmed.

Dates - June 26-30


Location - McDaniel College


Residential Camper Cost - $955


Extended Day Camper Cost - $595


Residential Camp includes all meals plus rooming on campus.


Extended Day does not include breakfast or rooming on campus. This option suits local players and those who wish to room off campus in a hotel or other option.




Daily Schedule


This is a good guide but may vary at the discretion of the Camp

Director.


9.30-12.00    Morning Training - This is usually technical and individual work


2.00-4.30       Afternoon Training - This session builds on the morning session into small sided and technical work


6.00-8.00       Evening Scrimmage



Players should aim to arrive at the facility after lunch on the first day and the camp will finish at noon on the last day.


We can pick players up from Reagan National Airport, BWI, or Dulles Airport. For those traveling by Train please check with us the best station to arrive at.  Reminder that we cannot guarantee a ride from the airport or train station.


Please check with the office before booking any travel.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact soccer@soccer-academy.com 


Whether you are looking to improve playing skills or enhance your coaching abilities, our Adult Camps are designed to meet your needs. Technical training focuses on improving individual ball skills through emphasis on proper footwork, creativity with the ball, advanced passing and shooting and 1v1 exercises. Tactical performance is improved through small-sided games and activities, which focus on the principles of attack and defense, positional play and combination plays.


Goalkeeping is also included for those who either play the position or want to try it!


Coaching staff from the past couple of years include: 

  • Paul Ellis: Currently Technical Director at Virginia Valor FC in Northern Virginia. Paul is a previous collegiate coach at George Mason University and is a current staff coach for VYSA Coach Education. Paul holds a USSF A License and is a current Coach Educator.

  • Craig Harwell: Currently Boys Director of Coaching at Virginia Valor FC and former collegiate Coach at Louisiana College.  Craig holds a USSF A License and USC Premier Diploma. 

  • Sarah Strickland: Currently working at Appalachian State. After a 24-year coaching career that included 12 years as the head coach of App State’s women’s soccer program, Sarah transitioned to an administrative role as an assistant athletics director with App State. Her coaching career included previous stops at Troy, Auburn Montgomery and Mississippi State.

  • Mickey Feeney: FAI ’A License coach Working full time at a center of Excellence, in Sligo Ireland. Mickey played in the League of Ireland with Sligo Rovers and was also involved in coaching at the club including a spell as Caretaker Manager of the first team squad. He holds a UEFA A Licence. Mickey is also involved with the Republic of Ireland U19 International team as part of the backroom staff where he works as the Analysis coach.

  • Serge Lipovetsky: Assistant coach at North Florida Women's Soccer. Former Mississippi Soccer Association State Technical Director and current Coach educator, Serge holds a USSF A License and has over 20 years experience in College Coaching. 

  • Timmy Lucas: Timmy is the current ECNL Keeper Coach at Loudoun Soccer in Northern Virginia. He is also a Region 3 ODP Coach and Coach Educator. Timmy holds a USSF A License, USSF National Youth License, and National Goalkeeper License