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Men's Summer Extended Training
Take your training to a new level by immersing yourself in our Academy-style extended training options. This training experience includes daily on-field skill work, Performance Training assessments and workouts, Mental Skills Training and the chance to live the Academy life as you bring your game to a higher level.
In addition to your training, you can enjoy your evenings exploring SPIRE, participating in group activities, and going on off-campus excursions to experience the attractions Northeast Ohio has to offer.
2 & 3-Week Programs:
- Daily training sessions with SPIRE Soccer staff focusing on specific areas of your game
- 5-point physical & athletic assessments to develop a training plan specific to your body and goals
- Multiple training sessions in Mental Skills
- Unlimited use of SPIRE Recharge – a sports performance recovery center built to reduce injury and recover your body more quickly
- Unlimited access to Adrenaline Monkey Ninja Course at SPIRE, a fun and challenging ninja course with obstacles testing your strength, balance, and body awareness
- Includes trip(s) off-campus (Example: Cleveland Guardians game, shopping, sightseeing, and more).
- Package Upgrades (additional fees apply):
- English Lessons
- Airport ground transportation
Dates:
- 3-Week Programs:
- June 2-20, 2024
- 2-Week Programs:
- June 2-14, 2024
Schedule:
Boarding
- Campers arrive Sunday afternoon
- Camp concludes on Thursday at 2:00pm
Day
- Campers arrive Monday at 9:00am
- Camp concludes on Thursday, June 13 at 2:00pm
Cost:
3-Week Programs:
- $4,925 boarding
- $1,930 day
2-Week Programs:
- $3,295 boarding
- $1,340 day
Ages:
- 13-18 (boys only)
Each camper receives:
- Extensive and personalized on-field instruction from SPIRE Soccer Head Coach, Sean Lane and coaching staff
- Opportunity for competition through camps and with local high school players
- Performance Training assessments and workout program
- Mental Skills Training with Director of Mindset Development
- Use of SPIRE Recharge recovery room and Adrenaline Monkey ninja course
- On-campus dorm accommodations
- Meals at SPIRE Fuel
- SPIRE Camp T-Shirt
- Fun group activities
- Off-campus excursion(s)
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Train Like a Pro with Sean Lane
The Train Like A Pro camp is a chance to elevate your game and to be scouted for our year-long training program that will include international tours, professional academies and high recruiting tournaments. Camp is led by SPIRE’S Director and Head Coach of Soccer, Sean Lane, who brings over 25 years of combined playing and coaching experience at the professional level with time spent in England, Australia and Asia. Join us to gain a competitive edge and maximize exposure opportunities for collegiate and professional scouts.
Our 5-Day pro style camp experience will include individualized attention to technical skill development, positioning and team tactics. Our Performance Training Team will work with you to establish a training plan that will bring added strength, speed, agility and flexibility to your skill set. Gain understanding for the importance of proper nutrition needed to fuel your body in training and recovery.
Physical and technical training are only part of personal growth in soccer. Elite athletes must have mental toughness and be able to manage stress, anxiety and expectations. Train Like A Pro implements activities dedicated to becoming a well-rounded individual, developing leadership skills and preparing you for success beyond high school or club including:
- Physical & Technical Training – increase your speed of play and know the importance of ball possession
- Defending, shielding, gap control, team defense concepts
- Ball recovery, positioning and anticipation
- Attacking, creating numerical advantage, offensive plays
- Unbalance/destabilize, switching point of attack and creating space
- Finishing, gaining separation and changing speed
- College & Career Planning – get your journey to college started the right way, It’s never too early or too late to start planning for your future.
- Uncover Areas to Improve – Identify skills, tactical weaknesses, and educational needs to put you on track to being a peak performer.
- Mental Skills Training – Goal setting, managing emotions, visualization and more.
- Pro Talk – hear from Sean Lane and mentors from around the world on how to achieve your peak potential.
- Use of Adrenaline Monkey ninja course.
Dates:
- June 2-6, 2024
- June 16-20, 2024
Schedule:
Boarding
- Arrive Sunday afternoon
- Camp concludes Thursday at 2:00pm
Day
- Arrive Monday at 8:30am
- Training ends daily at 3:00pm
- Camp concludes on Thursday at 2:00pm
Creative Skills
- Arrive MONDAY AT 9:30am
- Training ends daily at 12:00pm
- Camp concludes on Thursday 12:00pm
Cost:
- $925 (Boarding)
- $425 (Day)
- $175 (Creative Skills – developmental level)
Ages:
- 11-19 (boys & girls)
Each camper receives:
- Professional coaching from SPIRE Soccer Director & Head Coach, Sean Lane as well as professional Challenger PRO coaches
- Technical Training
- Personal Development
- Performance Training with SPIRE Performance Coaches
- Challenger PRO/SPIRE Academy training kit, including: t-shirt, shorts, and camp ball
- Boarding Campers have housing and 3 meals per day included
- Day Campers receive lunch daily
- Use of Adrenaline Monkey ninja course
UNLIKE ANY OTHER SOCCER CAMP in the country!
- Physical & Technical Training – increase your speed of play and know the importance of ball possession
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3-Day Goalkeeper & Striker Camp
Goalkeeper Camp:
Advance your goalkeeping abilities with this 3-day intensive camp with specialized curriculum focusing on technique and critical aspects of goalkeeping. Training will include drills crafted to strengthen your technical foundation, including shot-stopping, handling, positioning and distribution. Receive personalized feedback from Challenger/SPIRE elite level coaches.
Striker Camp:
Learn to finish plays with precision by improving your accuracy, power and technique in front of the goal. This 3-day camp is designed to refine your shooting techniques, improve composure in one-on-one situations and enhance goal-scoring instincts. Training will be centered on strategic aspects of striking, emphasizing movement off the ball and positioning in various attacking scenarios. Improve your game intelligence by learning from elite level Challenger/SPIRE coaches.
Performance & Mental Skills Training:
The 3-day camp includes specialized speed & agility training with SPIRE’s Performance Training coaches. Learn to develop the mindset required to attain the highest levels in your sport.
Dates:
- June 14-16, 2024
Schedule:
Boarding
- Arrive 9:00am on June 14
- Camp concludes June 16 at 2:00pm
Day
- Arrive at 9:00am on June 14
- Depart daily at 4:00pm
- Camp concludes June 16 at 2:00pm
Cost:
- $550 (boarding)
- $250 (day)
Ages:
- 13-18 (boys & girls)
Each camper receives:
- Technical training in goalkeeping or striking led by Challenger Sports and SPIRE Academy coaches
- Performance Training and intro to Mindset Development
- SPIRE T-Shirt
- Boarding campers receive on campus dorm accommodations and all meals in SPIRE Fuel
- Day campers receive lunch daily
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Evolve, Grow & Compete: Creative Skills Camp
Creative Skills offers a unique camp concept to clubs & organizations, to help complement & support them in their player development needs and help unlock creativity in their players.
This camp can help take your players to the next level, teaching them to play without fear and teaching them the advanced street skills that lie in the heart of all great soccer players. This accelerates a player’s learning and assists them to produce better performance on the field.
Unlike most skill camps being purely technical, this camp also focuses on the psychological & philosophical combined aspects to create an atmosphere which fosters creative player development. This is why we use a combination of 3v3 inflatable fields, music and coaches that can inspire and motivate young players. You will not find another camp like this!
Dates:
- June 3-6, 2024
- June 17-20, 2024
Schedule:
- Arrive Monday at 8:30am
- Training from 9am to 12pm daily
- Camp concludes Thursday at 12noon
Day Camp Only
Cost:
- $175 (Day camp only)
Ages:
8-13 (boys & girls)
Each camper receives:
- Technical training from SPIRE & Challenger coaches designed to enhance the player’s creativity in real game situations
- SPIRE T-Shirt
- Creative Skills Ball and Challenger jersey
