Summer Camps
PROFESSIONAL SOCCER CAMPS AND CLINICS AT NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY
Northwood University will be hosting a series of professional soccer camps and clinics this summer at Knights Field on campus. Only professional coaches and former professional players will be used in giving instruction at these camps following a model used by the Dutch Soccer Schools for more than 100 years. This training model has been adapted and implemented by AFC Ajax, one of the most prestigious and recognized professional clubs in the world. Head Women's Soccer Coach Robert Podeyn has been able to re-produce this training methodology and incorporate it into his summer teachings, something he has been doing in soccer camps and his own coaching for more than 20 years. He invites an exclusive staff that focus on this concept and are driven to giving the very best professional educational environment for the players and coaches in attendance. This is simply the best in education camps in America. Professional Staff will include the following:
Pascal Jansen - Academy Director of one of the oldest Dutch Professional Clubs in Holland, Vitesse Arnhem. Pascal is in charge of all youth teams ages 8-16, and for following the master development plan as set down by the KNVB. Pascal holds his UEFA Pro Coaching License.
Lambert Jager - Considered one of the best GK Trainers in the world, Lambert is the GK Coach for professional Dutch Club, Vitesse Arnhem of the Dutch Eridivisie. He has the largest GK Academy in Holland, has coached in five different countries, and is on the KNVB National Staff.
Sean Heinz - Current Assistant Coach and former professional GK from the Arlington area. Sean is the Director of Coaching for the Texas Development Academy in the Arlington area, and is also the Director of Coaching and Training for the Arlington Soccer Association. He currently holds his USSF National 'C' Coaching License.
Robert Podeyn - Current Head Women's Soccer Coach at Northwood University, Coach Podeyn has worked at all levels of youth, amatuer and adult soccer. A former professional GK with the Long Island Stars in the ASL, he has also worked with AFC Ajax and their American Initiative through its American Affiliate in Orlando. He has been coaching for more than 25 years and holds licenses through the USSF (National 'B' License), NSCAA (National Youth Diploma and National GK Diploma), the English Football Association (Coaching Certificate and Preliminary Badge), and the KNVB (Advanced Coaching Certificate).
The Camp Schedule is as follows:
- June 8-12 (Sunday-Thursday) Residential and Non-Residential Goalkeepers Camp
- June 8-12 (Sunday-Thursday) Residential and Non-Residential Attacking Players Camp
- June 22-26 (Sunday-Thursday) Residential and Non-Residential Field Players Camp
For more information or to have a brochure and additional information sent to you, please contact Coach Robert Podeyn at 972.293.4074 or e-mail.
