This camp has taught my child to become a better soccer player. With the coaches support its easier to become a greater and stronger player. - Paige Pohopin, Maryland
A true 24/7 opportunity to experience all aspects of player development.
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Residential Academies
Please choose your state below to view our Residential Academy schedule. You can find out more about our academies and the various curriculum options by clicking on the tabs above.
What are Residential Academies?
The best positive learning environment for youth soccer players. We encourage, motivate and challenge players to maximize their potential.
We teach how, when, where and why skills are best used ? individually and as a team.
A true 24/7 opportunity to experience all aspects of player development.
Simply put, serious training for serious players.
All Players Experience
- Technical, Tactical, Functional, Physical and Mental training
- 3 field sessions each day
- Classroom Tuition ? including Video Analysis, Game Analysis
- Performance Diaries & Individual Feedback from professional coaches
- Low Player : Coach ratio
All Players Receive
- 5 days tuition ? on the field and in the classroom
- 4 nights accommodation at a top private school/university
- 3 nutritional buffet style meals a day
- 2 U.K. Elite training shirts
- 1 Reebok ball
- 1 performance evaluation
- 24 hour supervision ? on and off the field
FAQ's
- Sunday Check In is between 1:30-2:30pm for all players unless stated in confirmation email
- Extended Day option is 8:30am-8pm. Extended Day rates are $175 less than Residential rates.
- All Camps finish 7pm Thursday unless stated in confirmation email
- Valuable items should not be brought to camp. $25 is enough spending money for allplayers.
- Parents are invited to watch any session during the week. The evening scrimmages are most popular.
Additional Information
Typical Daily Schedule
- 7:30 am
- Rise & Shine
- 8-8:30 am
- Breakfast
- 8:30 am
- Extended Day players arrive
- 8:30-8.45am
- Prep for Field Session 1
- 9-11am
- Field Session 1: Warm Up/Technical Training on the daily theme/PACE/Cool Down
- 11.15-12 pm
- Shower, Reflection on morning session, Coach feedback
- 12-12:30 pm
- Lunch
- 12:30-1.15 pm
- Rest/Performance Diaries/Video Analysis
- 1.15-1:30 pm
- Prep for Field Session 2
- 1:30-3.15 pm
- Field Session 2: Warm Up/Tactical Training on daily theme/ PACE/Cool Down
- 3:30-4 pm
- Shower, Reflection on afternoon session, Coach feedback
- 4-5 pm
- Rest/ Performance Diaries/Video Analysis/ Swimming
- 5-5:30 pm
- Dinner
- 5:30-6 pm
- Prep for Field Session 3
- 6-8 pm
- Field Session 3: Tournament/Small Sided Scrimmages/Full Sided Scrimmages
- 8 pm
- Extended Day players leave
- 8-8:30 pm
- Shower, Reflection on evening session, Coach feedback
- 8:30-10 pm
- Rest/Lectures/Quiz/Structured Activities/ Coach feedback
- 10 pm
- Lights Out
For more information contact us at residential@ukelite.com or call 973-631-9802 Ext 209
ADVANCED PLAYER & TEAM ACADEMY
Our most popular curriculum. Thousands of boys and girls attend these weeks. They all have one thing in common: they want to improve their game and fulfill their potential.
We expect and ask a lot of each player. We challenge them to work hard, raise their expectations and performance level. They'll also enjoy it immensely!
On the Field
TECHNICAL TRAINING
How to perform advanced skills in game situations. Includes receiving the ball under pressure, finishing, individual and team attacking and defend- ing, set pieces.
TACTICAL TRAINING
When & why to perform these skills relative to your position and role within a team. Includes transition, speed of play, combination play, changing the point of attack, principles of attack and defense, attacking and defending set pieces.
The Dutch 4v4 concept is also included within our tactical training curriculum. It teaches all the basic principles of the 11 v 11 game. Long championed in HOLLAND as vital for players of all ages, we believe it is an effective tool for player development.
FUNCTIONAL TRAINING
Where and how to perform different skills relative to your position within a team. Highlights position specific focus, individually and collectively.
PHYSICAL TRAINING
Focuses on speed, strength, stamina and sharpness - with a ball! Also includes nutrition, how to Warm Up and Cool Down correctly, and featuring ‘PACE’ (Power, Acceleration, Co-ordination, Explosiveness).
In the Classroom
PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAINING
Preparing mentally to fulfill your potential. Includes how to become a leader, set goals and focus on improvement. Featuring VIDEO ANALYSIS of your indivdual and team performance; REFLECTIVE LEARNING through feedback and classroom study.
COMPACT TRAINING
Cutting edge team building philosophies and exercises to become a better team.
For more information contact us at residential@ukelite.com or call 973-631-9802 Ext 209
BRAZILIAN ACADEMY
All U.K. Elite residential camps include the coaching methodology of Brazil the world’s greatest soccer nation.
Our curriculum team have researched the practices and theories behind youth soccer education in this country. We incorporate them in our curriculum and include Brazilian techniques and training components at ALL our Residential camps.
For 2010 we offer 9 academies focused exclusively on providing a truly ‘Brazilian Experience.’ All UK Elite coaching staff at these weeks hold Brazilian licenses or have studied the Brazilian method of coaching.
On the Field
We will introduce you to the educational soccer practices commonly used by the most renowned Brazilian coaches. Specific attention will be paid to rhythm of play, individual creativity and improvisation. Increased emphasis is placed on the importance of each player’s ‘first touch’.
In the Classroom
We will reinforce our practical teaching through Video Analysis and discussion of actual Brazilian players and teams in action. See camp location pages for dates and details.
For more information contact us at residential@ukelite.com or call 973-631-9802 Ext 209
The Everton Way is the proven player development system of Everton Football Club. It will maximize the potential of talented soccer players across the USA.
UK Elite Soccer is the official provider and management company for Everton FC Residential Soccer Academies in the United States.
Every academy coach has been hand selected to teach the Everton Way, a full collaborative coach's education program gurantees all sessions will be delivered as if you were at the famed Everton Football Club Academy that has produces such talents as Jack Rodwell, Leon Osman and Wayne Rooney!
8 Everton Way Academies Include
- Session Guides
- Speed & Endurance
- Strength & Power
- Regeneration & Diet
- Injuries
- Sports Psychology
- 24 hour supervision – on and off the field
- 5 days tuition – on the field and in the classroom
- 4 nights accommodation at a top private school/university
- 3 nutritional buffet style meals per day
- 1 Everton Training kit – training shirt, t’shirt, shorts, socks, ball
- 1 year subscription to The Everton Way Online
1 PLAYER will be selected from all these weeks to spend a week at the Everton Academy in England. That player will train with the academy players, meet all the staff & attend an English Premier League game!
For more information contact us at residential@ukelite.com or call 973-631-9802 Ext 209
GOALKEEPER ACADEMY
Specialized training for this unique position from our talented goalkeeping staff.
Technical
- Diving Saves
- Goal Kicks / Distribution
- Back Passes & Foot Skills
- Footwork & Posture
- Catching & Handling
- Shot Saving
- Tipping & Parrying
- Dealing with Crosses
- Breakaway Saves
- Fitness for Goalkeepers
- Box Presence & Management
Tactical
- Anticipation / Decision making
- Organizing the Defence
- Angles & Positioning
- Initiating Attacks
- Sweeper knowledge
- Self Analysis
- Set Pieces
- Communication
Mental
- Leadership
- Self Confidence
- Positive Projection
- Training Ethics
- Handling Pressure
- Psychology for Goalkeepers
Goalkeeper Training is also offered at larger High School Academies.
For more information contact us at residential@ukelite.com or call 973-631-9802 Ext 209
HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY
These High School Residential Weeks provide the best possible pre-season training for teams and individual players 13-18 years old. High School Coaches attend Residential week free when accompanying their team.
The depth of knowledge of the coaches is impressive. They really understand the game and how to teach it to High School players effectively. We look at this week as the unofficial start to our Fall season. Tom Rowan, Pocono Mt. East HS, PA
On the Field
- Advanced curriculum for HS players
- Team specific curriculum based on coach?s input Technical, Tactical, Functional, Physical Training Sessions
- PACE Training (Power, Acceleration, Co-ordination, Explosiveness)
- Daily Scrimmages against other schools
- Immediate feedback and analysis
In the Classroom
- Psychological Training
- Compact Training
- Video Analysis
- Self Evaluation
- Performance Diaries
- College Prep Seminar
My coaches and I spent the week watching every session, listening to every comment and loving every minute of it! The best team experience we've ever had.Jim Tobin, Hornell HS Boys, NY
For more information contact us at residential@ukelite.com or call 973-631-9802 Ext 209
Residential Site Information
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Rooms are air conditioned 
Site has a swimming pool
Purnell School, New Jersey - An idyllic 100 acre campus bordering Morris, Hunterdon, and Somerset counties in NJ. Purnell offers excellent indoor and outdoor facilities including 2 grass soccer fields, plus goalkeeping area, new indoor gymnasium, tennis courts, performing arts center and great dining hall with resident chef! This site is popular with both NJ and PA residents. Rooms are air conditioned.
Lawrenceville School, New Jersey - One of the country's leading prep schools 2 miles south of Princeton, comprising 9 grass fields, huge indoor arena and pool complex, newly renovated dormitories and state of the art dining area.
Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey - Bridging the NJ towns of Florham Park and Madison, FDU's bucolic, classically collegiate campus is home to superior academics, a thriving and diverse student-life scene, and Division III sports. Situated in the heart of Northern NJ it is an ideal site for NJ, NY and CT players. The superb soccer & residential facilities include a state of the art turf field, 4 full size fields, technical training areas, classroom facilities for lecture activities, air conditioned rooms & modern cafeteria.
New York Military Academy, New York - A leading collegeprep school set in New York state overlooking the Hudson River. Convenient for all Tri-State families - 50 miles north of NYC - and just 20 minutes from Woodbury Commons Premium shopping outlet! Facilitiesinclude soccer fields, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, recreation room, gymnasium and a fitness center.
George School, Pennsylvania - Over 100 years old this renowned prep school is home to acres of playing fields, state of the art facilities and handsome buildings - all in a safe suburban neighborhood. Ideally located for PA, NJ, and MD residents (close to Lawrenceville School). Facilities include 5 athletic fields, sports center with indoorpool, gymnasium, indoor and outdoor tennis courts and dining room.
The School at Church Farm, Pennsylvania- An independent college prep school founded in 1918, this is one of the most technologically advanced schools in the country. This site is convenient for PA, NJ, and MD residents. The campus boasts 4 athletic fields, state of the art field house, quarter mile track, 6 tennis courts and outdoor swimming pool.
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania - Located off I80 close to the Lehigh Valley, Harrisburg and Philadelphia - only 3 hours from NYC, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh. A beautiful campus set on 282 acres with fantastic sports facilities including 8 grass soccer fields, modern recreation center, swimming pool & tennis courts. Bloomsburg University is committed to affirmative action and to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons.
Westtown School, Pennsylvania - A beautiful college prep day and boarding school situated on 600 acres in the heart of Chester County, southeast PA. It is easily accessible from NJ, NY or PA. The fantastic main building with 95 chimneys is the heart of the campus. The campus is both modern and classic. Its great athletic facilities include multiple soccer fields, gymnasium, track, fitness center, tennis courts and swimming pool.
St. James School, Maryland - A state of the art Episcopal BoardingSchool. Air conditioned rooms, 7 soccer fields, brand new athletic center, including gymnasium, fieldhouse, and fitness center.Conveniently located close to Baltimore and Washington DC.
Oldfields School, Maryland - One of the top girls boarding schools in the county. Picturesque facilites set on 200 acres with 4 soccer fields, a gymnasium, & fitness, team meeting rooms and an outdoor pool. Located in the Hunt Valley area - ideal for Baltimore / Metro families.
Foxcroft School, VA - Foxcroft is, by design, a small residential school, located in 500 acres in Middleburg, Virginia, 50 miles West of Washington DC. The athletic facilities include ample playing fields for all team sports, an outdoor swimming pool and 8 tennis courts. The on-site McConnell stables also incorporates 3 riding rings (one indoor) and 3 jump courses.
Evergreen State College, Washington - A progressive liberal arts and science college in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, Evergreen has been a leader in environmental education. It has a reputation for promoting a healthy outdoor lifestyle and its state of the art athletic facilities include 4 full size fields, fitness complex, aerobic work out room, gymnasium, track and swimming pool.
University of Washington, Washington - UW is one of the foremost research universities in the world - and one of the oldest on the West coast. Nestled above theshores of Lake Washington the campus really is a fantastic location to study - and attend Residential camp! Its world class facilities include Husky Football Stadium, Husky Soccer Stadium, Dempsey Indoor Athletic Complex, and Husky Sports Performance Center. The campus is one of the prettiest in the country with both modern and neo gothic style dormitories and architecture.
