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8v8 Summer League and College Showcase
Description: The 8v8 summer league will provide current high school and college players a competitive environment in order to prepare themselves for their upcoming fall season. The league will be restricted to eight teams which will play either in the 6-7pm or 7-8pm time slot. The league will culminate with playoffs and a championship game with trophies for the champions. Additionally, the league has served as a college showcase as last year there were over 10 college coaches who attended games and this year there are over 15 colleges and counting who have committed to attend. The schedule and game results will be posted online at www.norwalkhs.com/soccer.
Sponsored by: Norwalk Junior Soccer Association
Cost: $60 (register and pay online at www.njsa.org)
When: every Wednesday from July 1-August 12 (playoffs/championship on August 12th) from 6-8pm
Where: Nathan Hale Lower Turf
Players Invited: current high school boys and college players
What you Need: cleats, shin guards, water and ball
Strength & Conditioning
Description: This program is designed to keep players at optimal fitness throughout the summer. The program focuses on two areas: strength training and conditioning. The strength training component of the program incorporates exercises and techniques from Cross Fit. While the conditioning component focus on increasing players’ endurance and speed in addition to incorporating training exercises from Nike’s SAQ (Speed, Agility, Quickness) program. Overall, this program is tailored to address the specific fitness needs of high school soccer players.
Sponsored by: Norwalk Junior Soccer Association
Cost: $40 (register and pay online at www.njsa.org)
When: every Tuesday and Thursday from July 7-August 13 from 6:30-7:45pm
Where: Naramake Elementary School
Players Invited: current high school and college players
What you Need: cleats, running shoes and water
Boys Fitness Camp
Description: This program is designed to get players to peak fitness levels as the start of the season is less than two weeks away at this point. The camp aims to improve players’ endurance, speed and overall agility and coordination while incorporating some of the same principles applied during Strength & Conditioning.
Sponsored by: Norwalk Junior Soccer Association
Cost: $40 (register and pay online at www.njsa.org)
When: Monday August 17-Thursday August 20th from 6:30-7:45pm
Where: Nathan Hale Lower Turf
Players Invited: current high school boys
What you Need: cleats, running shoes and water
Boys Preseason Camp
Description: This camp will prepare players technically and tactically for the high school season as it will focus on individual and team defending principles, possession, and finishing. Overall, the camp is designed to prepare players for the expectations and style of play that is standard for all NHS Boys Soccer players. The camp will be directed by Joe Funicello who was a former NHS Boys Soccer standout, 10 year professional soccer player in both the United States and Europe and a current professional scout.
Sponsored by: Norwalk Junior Soccer Association
Cost: $80 (register and pay online at www.njsa.org)
When: Saturday August 22-Tuesday August 25th from 6-8pm
Where: Nathan Hale Lower Turf
Players Invited: current high school boys
What you Need: cleats, shin guards, water and ball
Registration Link:
https://active.leagueone.com/Olr/Pages/Welcome.aspx?ClubId=12138