LEARN FROM THE PROS!

 

The Carolina RailHawks summer camps are instructional evening soccer camps conducted by current professional RailHawks players and coaches.  The camps are designed to improve a player's technical skills and tactical understanding of the game in a fun, positive and encouraging environment that stretches each player's current capabilities and fosters creativity in their play.

 

The camps are open to boys and girls ages 7-15 of all skill levels.  Kids will be divided into groups based on age and skill level.  All summer camps are held on the same world-class soccer fields at WakeMed Soccer Park that the RailHawks train on every day.  All summer campers receive a RailHawks soccer ball and camp t-shirt. 

Club-Tryout Prep Camp

Looking to excel at your next club team tryout? The RailHawks have developed an outstanding reputation for maximizing the potential of their professional players. The RailHawks coaching staff and players will share the secrets of their player development success with local youth club players. This camp is targeted specifically at Challenge and Classic players who want to have that extra edge when it comes to their club tryouts. The program covers skill development, tactical teaching, and introduces psychological foundations that maximize a players confidence.

Instructors: RailHawks Coaches and Players

Date	Camp	Location	Times	Ages	Price	Register
5/13 - 5/16	Club-Tryout Prep Camp	WakeMed Soccer Park	6:00-8:30pm	7-15	$185	REGISTER

Defender Camp

Join the RailHawks and learn from the experts how to sharpen your defensive skills and maximize your opportunities for success. RailHawks coaches and players will teach fundamental skills of defending including individual body position, tackling, heading, and small group defending tactics such as pressure, cover, and balance. Each day will feature small sided matches so players can implement what they learned into a live match with lots of defending opportunities.

Instructors: RailHawks Coaches and Players

Date	Camp	Location	Times	Ages	Price	Register
6/10 - 6/13	Defender Camp	WakeMed Soccer Park	6:00-8:30pm	7-15	$185	REGISTER
6/24 - 6/27	Defender Camp	WakeMed Soccer Park	6:00-8:30pm	7-15	$185	REGISTER
7/15 - 7/18	Defender Camp	WakeMed Soccer Park	6:00-8:30pm	7-15	$185	REGISTER
7/29 - 8/01	Defender Camp	WakeMed Soccer Park	6:00-8:30pm	7-15	$185	REGISTER

Finishing Camp

Looking for that extra edge in putting the ball in the back of the net? RailHawks coaches and players will teach fundamental skills of shooting, including inside/outside of the foot shots, volleys, headers, diving headers, and more. Each day will feature small sided matches so players can implement what they learned into a live match with lots of goal scoring opportunities.

Instructors: RailHawks Coaches and Players

Date	Camp	Location	Times	Ages	Price	Register
6/10 - 6/13	Finishing Camp	WakeMed Soccer Park	6:00-8:30pm	7-15	$185	REGISTER
6/24 - 6/27	Finishing Camp	WakeMed Soccer Park	6:00-8:30pm	7-15	$185	REGISTER
7/15 - 7/18	Finishing Camp	WakeMed Soccer Park	6:00-8:30pm	7-15	$185	REGISTER
7/29 - 8/01	Finishing Camp	WakeMed Soccer Park	6:00-8:30pm	7-15	$185	REGISTER

Ginga Camp

"Ginga" is the Brazilian word often used to describe the creative style and joy that Brazilian players exhibit in their soccer.  At the RailHawks Ginga Camp, instead of soccer drills, kids will play dozens of fun and creative soccer games that will encourage creativity and style in their play.  No matter what a child's current skill level or age, the RailHawks Ginga Camp will build skills while also building a player's joy and passion for the game.  Come see what RailHawks Ginga is all about!

Instructors: RailHawks Coaches and Players

Date	Camp	Location	Times	Ages	Price	Register
7/08 - 7/11	Ginga Camp	WakeMed Soccer Park	6:00-8:30pm	7-15	$185	REGISTER
8/05 - 8/08	Ginga Camp	WakeMed Soccer Park	6:00-8:30pm	7-15	$185	REGISTER

Goalkeeper Camp

Are you the last line of defense for your soccer team? if so, join the RailHawks and learn from the experts on how to sharpen your goal stopping skills and maximize your opportunities for success. RailHawks coaches and players will teach fundamental skills of goalkeeping including handling the ball, footwork, positioning, breakaways, and diving. Each day will feature small sided matches so players can implement what they learned into a live match with lots of goal stopping opportunities.

Instructors: RailHawks Coaches and Players

Date	Camp	Location	Times	Ages	Price	Register
6/10 - 6/13	Goalkeeper Camp	WakeMed Soccer Park	6:00-8:30pm	7-15	$185	REGISTER
6/24 - 6/27	Goalkeeper Camp	WakeMed Soccer Park	6:00-8:30pm	7-15	$185	REGISTER
7/15 - 7/18	Goalkeeper Camp	WakeMed Soccer Park	6:00-8:30pm	7-15	$185	REGISTER
7/29 - 8/01	Goalkeeper Camp	WakeMed Soccer Park	6:00-8:30pm	7-15	$185	REGISTER

Remote Camps

Love what the RailHawks have to offer but you are unable to attend any of their camps at WakeMed Soccer Park? Then the RailHawks will come to you. RailHawks coaches and players are available to come to your club, school, or group to run a week-long camp at your facility. RailHawks coaches will work closely with your coaches to develop a curriculum that meets your specific needs.

For more information, call or e-mail Pete Sciandra at Pete@CarolinaRailHawks.com or 919-459-8149.

Skill-Building Camp

General skill-building camp that is a balance of fun soccer-based activities, skill-bulding soccer drills, and scrimmages that allow for the application of the camp lessons taught.  Kids of all skill levels are encouraged to attend this camp taught by current RailHawks players and coaches to increase their technical and tactical understanding of the game.  Kids will be separated by age and skill level.

Instructors: RailHawks Coaches and Players

Date	Camp	Location	Times	Ages	Price	Register
6/03 - 6/06	Skill-Building Camp	WakeMed Soccer Park	6:00-8:30pm	7-15	$185	REGISTER
6/17 - 6/20	Skill-Building Camp	WakeMed Soccer Park	6:00-8:30pm	7-15	$185	REGISTER
7/22 - 7/25	Skill-Building Camp	WakeMed Soccer Park	6:00-8:30pm	7-15	$185	REGISTER

Team Camps

Individiual talent will only take you so far. Harnessing that talent and fitting it into the team concept is what winning is all about. Bring your entire team to WakeMed Soccer Park and learn in a setting that emphasizes the importance of team development. The camp focuses on fitness, tactics, and sports psychology, all within the realm of team building. RailHawks coaches will work closely with your coaches to develop a curriculum that meets the specific needs of your team.

For more information, call or e-mail Pete Sciandra at Pete@CarolinaRailHawks.com or 919-459-8149.