Soccer camp: reviews (2023)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Coerver was mediocre, IMO but it was a huge plus that it was indoor.

Soccer Academy camps were terrible.

Agree. Don't understimate the value of a/c!

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the lolz P1 Dad!

[Anonymous]

Soccer Academy is crap.

[Anonymous]

I can confirm that the University of Maryland soccer camp is excellent -- probably the best in the DMV. Dutch Soccer School is also excellent. Also consider Bethesda Soccer camp and DC United summer camp.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can confirm that the University of Maryland soccer camp is excellent -- probably the best in the DMV. Dutch Soccer School is also excellent. Also consider Bethesda Soccer camp and DC United summer camp.

Great to hear! Thank you for sharing! My player is very excited to attend.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Have never heard "P1" used to mean "top team". How odd!!!!

Regardless, your "top team" 8 year old LOL will be sufficiently challenged at any camp with older players.

I don't completely agree with this... my younger kid's team plays up a year (sometimes 2) and they consistently thrash the other teams. Yes, these are younger kids, but if the U8 team is beating U10 teams, it means not all older kids are a good challenge to younger kids. The point is, attending the camp that attracts the best players... it's not the age, but the quality/skill of the other campers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Have never heard "P1" used to mean "top team". How odd!!!!

Regardless, your "top team" 8 year old LOL will be sufficiently challenged at any camp with older players.

I don't completely agree with this... my younger kid's team plays up a year (sometimes 2) and they consistently thrash the other teams. Yes, these are younger kids, but if the U8 team is beating U10 teams, it means not all older kids are a good challenge to younger kids. The point is, attending the camp that attracts the best players... it's not the age, but the quality/skill of the other campers.

At age 8, every camp that is the typical u9-u14 age spread will have plenty of challenge. 8 year olds simply aren't that good.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Have never heard "P1" used to mean "top team". How odd!!!!

Regardless, your "top team" 8 year old LOL will be sufficiently challenged at any camp with older players.

I don't completely agree with this... my younger kid's team plays up a year (sometimes 2) and they consistently thrash the other teams. Yes, these are younger kids, but if the U8 team is beating U10 teams, it means not all older kids are a good challenge to younger kids. The point is, attending the camp that attracts the best players... it's not the age, but the quality/skill of the other campers.

You will never get the best kids at one camp. So camp in the summer is more about having fun than anything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Have never heard "P1" used to mean "top team". How odd!!!!

Regardless, your "top team" 8 year old LOL will be sufficiently challenged at any camp with older players.

I don't completely agree with this... my younger kid's team plays up a year (sometimes 2) and they consistently thrash the other teams. Yes, these are younger kids, but if the U8 team is beating U10 teams, it means not all older kids are a good challenge to younger kids. The point is, attending the camp that attracts the best players... it's not the age, but the quality/skill of the other campers.

At age 8, every camp that is the typical u9-u14 age spread will have plenty of challenge. 8 year olds simply aren't that good.

agreed, but lackluster coaching cause its summer does not really help. I know how much this forum loves BSC, but they for instance do put the extra effort in their younger A team players... even as young as U8. I have see stark differences in the level of coach commitment and complexity of technique compared to other clubs. I would assume, and maybe I'm wrong, that some camps take the training more seriously and some don't.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Have never heard "P1" used to mean "top team". How odd!!!!

Regardless, your "top team" 8 year old LOL will be sufficiently challenged at any camp with older players.

I don't completely agree with this... my younger kid's team plays up a year (sometimes 2) and they consistently thrash the other teams. Yes, these are younger kids, but if the U8 team is beating U10 teams, it means not all older kids are a good challenge to younger kids. The point is, attending the camp that attracts the best players... it's not the age, but the quality/skill of the other campers.

You will never get the best kids at one camp. So camp in the summer is more about having fun than anything.

sure, but some camps are more training focused and some are a mix of fun and soccer...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Have never heard "P1" used to mean "top team". How odd!!!!

Regardless, your "top team" 8 year old LOL will be sufficiently challenged at any camp with older players.

I don't completely agree with this... my younger kid's team plays up a year (sometimes 2) and they consistently thrash the other teams. Yes, these are younger kids, but if the U8 team is beating U10 teams, it means not all older kids are a good challenge to younger kids. The point is, attending the camp that attracts the best players... it's not the age, but the quality/skill of the other campers.

You will never get the best kids at one camp. So camp in the summer is more about having fun than anything.

sure, but some camps are more training focused and some are a mix of fun and soccer...

wonder if some of the camps mentioned in previous years still operate in the same manner

[Anonymous]

For previous posters with experience with Dutch Soccer, did you do overnight or day camp? Where do most of the campers come from?

[Anonymous]

What are some good camps for girls?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What are some good camps for girls?

Is Dutch not good for girls?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What are some good camps for girls?

Is Dutch not good for girls?

My DD had a great time at Dutch Soccer . We originally signed her up for the regular Dutch Soccer and even though she enjoyed it , it wasn’t as challenging. So we then decided to sign her up for Dutch Soccer Pro which she enjoyed more. Not sure where all the hate is coming from saying Dutch Soccer doesn’t cater to girls? Mine had an amazing time . 🤷‍♂️