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Astra Sportsplex wants to see you this summer!

Astra Sportsplex presents Madskills Soccer Camps: a camp that focuses on developing the whole player: their soccer skills, their character, and their health. Madskills Soccer Camps provide the type of environment where all our players are encouraged to develop their character and leadership abilities through a challenging sports development program.  Regardless of player's ability we provide a complete, in-depth experience emphasizing "fun and fundamentals" in order to help boys and girls 5-15 reach their full potential.  All levels are welcome - whether you are just starting out or aspire to play at the high school or varsity level and beyond, you will discover that Madskills Soccer Camp is a great place to improve your skills, develop as a leader, stay healthy and injury free on the soccer field, and of course meet lots of new friends!


Join our talented coaches for an unforgettable sport learning experience.  Madskills Soccer Camps 2009 - the best sports, instruction, competition, and meeting place this summer!

Need more information?

For other questions:

E-mail: angela@madskillsinc.com

Camp Office: (905) 303-0552
Fax: (905) 303-0592

Address:

Astra Sportsplex

2839 Rutherford Road

Vaughan, ON, L4K 2N7
Coaching Excellence

 

The Madskills leadership team is unique and dynamic in that we have a former professional soccer player, a Homeopathic Doctor, and a High School Teacher and Motivational Speaker...the jock, the doc, and the motivational talk.

 

Will Giummarra, Director of Athletics

 

Will is a former professional soccer player who started his playing career on a full, division 1 athletic scholarship with the University of Alabama at Birmingham. After 2 award winning years he was drafted into the APSL by The Montreal Impact. Will continued professionally in both indoor and outdoor until Darlington signed him into England's 3rd Division, then he quickly advanced to Preston FC in the 2nd Division where he played for 2 years before returning to North America. Will retired from professional play in 2003 and is currently a Certified B Licensed Coach, Professional Juggler, and CEO of Madskills University.

Anthony Rodrigo, Director of Health

Anthony Rodrigo, Homeopathic Doctor, will graduated from the University of Guelph with a degree in Psychology as well as from the Ontario College of Homeopathic Medicine. He has a variety of interests and has worked with many different populations, including:

       Cognitively, mentally and emotionally challenged adults and adolescents, as well as

       Training athletes for health and recovery (nutrition and supplementation).

Anthony currently runs a private family practice and is the Director of Health with Madskills University.

Angela Rodrigo, Director of Education

Angela graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Arts degree, then from the University of Western of Ontario with a Bachelor of Education degree. She had a well rounded and diverse career in the corporate environment holding positions in both sales and training before becoming a motivational speaker. She is also an experienced high school teacher who has taught both English and French to students and adults alike. Her love of learning as well as her enthusiasm for teaching, coaching, and training all age groups makes her a dynamic speaker who provides easy to follow, fun to learn, and very valuable tools and techniques that develop character and leadership.

Angela is also an avid soccer fan, coach, and player. She currently plays on 2 recreational women's teams and registers for every tournament she can!

Camp Highlights

 

The Madskills Soccer Camp offers:

 

ß  outstanding, well organized, and fun coaching for 5-15 year old girls and boys

ß  a safe, dry indoor soccer dome!  No more worries about too much sun, rain, or allergies or bugs!

ß  10:1 coach to camper ratio

ß  strategic grouping of age and ability – new players welcome!

ß  a cool camper kit which includes:

o   a camper journal with activities for reflection, goal setting, and coach feedback

o   fun giveaway (soccer related)

o   certificate of completion

ß  last day ìWorld Cup of Healthî tournament with an awards-recognition ceremony.

 

Madskills camps focus on developing the whole player: their soccer skills, their character, and their health.

 

This is a list of the highlights of our program.

 

the jock:

Coach Will is our freestyle and first touch specialist.  His program is both entertaining and unique in that he will focus on the playersí first touch and ball control using freestyle demonstrations and targeted drills.  Will also uses a proprietary system using a specialized training ball that delivers new techniques for striking the ball.

 

the doc:

Dr. Anthony is our Homeopathic Doctor.  His program will focus on the physical and mental health of the athlete.  He will give presentations focusing on nutrition, hydration, and injury prevention and management.

 

the motivational talk:

Angela is our high school teacher and motivational speaker.  Her program focuses on developing the character of the athletes.  Her entertaining and educational activities focus on being a team player and a leader.

 

 

 

A Typical Week

 

 

Monday

Tuesday

 

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

drop off

8-9

drop off

8-9

drop off

8-9

drop off

8-9

drop off

8-9

Welcome and opening ceremonies

9-9:30

skills (dribbling)

9-10:30

Coach Will (demo-shooting)

9-10:15

skills (passing-dribbling-shooting)

9-10:30

tournament

9-10:30

skills (passing)

9:30-10

break

10:30-10:45

break

10:15-10:30

break

10:30-10:45

break

10:30-10:45

Anthony (health talk)

10-10:45

Angela (team work)

10:45-11:15

skills (shooting)

10:30-12:30

Will (demo-passing-dribbling-shooting)

10:45-12

tournament

10:45-12

Break

10:45-11:00

skills (dribbling)

11:15-12

lunch

12:30-1:15

lunch

12-12:45

lunch

12:15-1

skills (passing)

11-12:15

lunch

12-1

Anthony (health talk)

1:15-2

Angela (leadership)

12:45-1:15

Will (staff games)

1-2:15

Lunch

12:15-1

games (dribbling)

1-2:30

games (shooting)

2-2:45

games (passing-dribbling-shooting)

1:15-2:15

break

2:15-2:30

Coach Will (freestyle demo-passing system - freestyle)

1-2:15

break

2:30-2:45

break

2:45-3

break

2:15 - 2:30

tournament

2:30-3:45

Break

2:15-2:30

Coach Will (demo-freestyle-games)

2:45-4:00

games (normal)

3-4

games (normal)

2:30-4

closing ceremonies

3:45-4

games (normal)

2:30-4:00

late pick up

4-5

late pick up

4-5

late pick up

4-5

late pick up

4-5

late pick up

4-5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Testimonials

 

-       Coach Willy is the best coach I've ever had! (camper)

-       Madskills events are extremely well organized and always a lot of fun.  Anytime I can sign my daughter up for a Madskills clinic or camp I will! (parent)

-       Madskills is always very professional and very entertaining. (teacher)

-       so much fun - can't wait for next year's camp! (camper)

-       I love the talks on health and teamwork - great content and the kids always have a blast! (school principal)

-       I made so many friends and we're all going to go back next year! (camper)

-       your kids are in great hands if they're at a Madskills camp! (parent)

-       Willy is so funny and entertaining and he showed me so many great tricks! (camper)

-       I really learned a lot and I'm a great soccer player now! (camper)

-       Angela is creative, funny, and well organized...my kids just love her! (parent)

-       every soccer camp needs someone like Angela, she makes everything run smoothly! (parent)

-       I love all the fun things we got to do - I hope they have all the activities again next year! (camper)

 

 

Camp Logistics


Check-In/Check-Out
Day Camp check-ins will occur between 8:00am - 9:00am on the first day of camp.  Each day goes from 9:00am to 4:00pm.  Camper pick-up from 4:00pm until 4:30pm, with late pick-up until 6:00pm. 

Meals (if needed)
Day camp fee of $65.00 will apply for food.  The meal plan includes a freshly made entree (prepared on-site), drinks (no pop) and healthy snacks. 

Facilities
Instruction and games will be played at the state of the art air-conditioned indoor facility at Astra Sportsplex, in Vaughan at the corner of Rutherford and Highway 7.

Payment Policies
Full payment of camp fees must be received by July 1st, 2009 and early registration fees must be received no later than April 1st, 2009.  A $25.00 fee will be assessed for any returned cheques.  Make all cheques payable to:

Astra Sportsplex

2839 Rutherford Road

Vaughan, ON, L4K 2N7

Cancellation Policies
If you must cancel please do so early so that those on the waiting list may be notified as soon as possible.  There is a $100.00 cancellation fee per camper per session if you cancel prior to June 15th, 2009.  Sorry, NO REFUNDS will be given for cancellations after July 1st, 2009.

Directions/Parking
Astra Sportsplex is located on the South East corner of Rutherford and Highway #7, plenty of free parking is available.

Camp Telephone
During camp, if you need to reach your son or daughter, call:
Astra Sportsplex Camp Office (905) 303-0552.

 

Schedule/fees

 

Madskills at Astra Sportsplex, (Vaughan)

Camp Schedule:


Week #

is from Monday...

to Friday...

1

July 6

July 10

2

July 13

July 17

3

July 20

July 24

4

July 27

July 31

5

August 10

August 14

6

August 17

August 21



Camp fees:
All fee's for the above programs cost $250.00 per week.

 

Discounts:

Early Bird Registration program cost $225.00 until April 1st, 2009
Two or more children/family discount: 10% off/child

Additional options:
Lunch Plan
:    $65.00 (Only if needed.  You may bring own lunch).
Late Pick-Up:  $50.00

 

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