U13 Homewood Freedom Boys Win State!!

A massive, proud congrats to all the lads! Fantastic stuff.

Coach Mason, left

Back row: Cameron Wood, Gersain Leon, Andrew Cooper, Evan Myers, Parker Bembry, Frank Trujillo, Coach Sean, Coach Jeff

Front row: Ethan Getman, Eric  Hepp, Chandler Harris, Jackson White, Stanford Massie, Brady Brannon, Salam Qashou

2012-13 Competitive Tryouts Start June 2nd

Look for more details in the coming days, but here’s the schedule for Competitive/Blue Teams tryouts for the Fall/Spring season that’s coming up.

 

Caroline Wilson’s Care Page is Online

Many will have heard the sad news that Caroline Wilson, a member of the Homewood Soccer Club family, was injured recently at the Liberty Park Sports Complex in Vestavia Hills. She is currently in fair condition. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Caroline and her family. As the club learns more of her condition, we’ll certainly pass the new on here as many concerned friends and neighbors have inquired about Caroline.

For those wishing to help the family during this difficult time, please see their care pages: carepages.com/carepages/CarolineWilson

Homewood Soccer Pre-Tryout Camp

Pre-Tryout Camp is designed to give each individual player a competitive edge prior to tryouts by focusing them on the technical skills critically important to succeed at the next level. The training and playing environment will assure a maximum number of touches on the ball in a demanding and enjoyable competitive environment. We’ve put together a high level, experienced group of coaches to help guide each camper throughout the sessions. Camp is open to players from all clubs.

Coaches:
PAUL HARBIN
former UAB Head Coach

SEAN McBRIDE
Homewood HS Coach
Celtic FC – Glasgow, Scotland

BENJI WALTON
Birmingham Southern Head Coach

ASHLEY HART
former Georgia Southern Head Coach

SUMMER PERALA
Eastern Illinois Head Coach

JEFF BRANNON
Alabama ODP Coach

KATIE HENRICKS
former UAB Assistant Coach

and OTHERS!

Registration forms and online registration at:

www.HarbinSoccer.com

Download and share the flyer. For more information, email paul@harbinsoccer.com or call 205-623-3484.

Paul Harbin Soccer Camps – 2012

Paul Harbin Soccer Camps – 2012
harbinsoccer.com
paul@harbinsoccer.com
205-623-3484

Club Soccer Pre-Tryout Camp
May 29-31 • Homewood Soccer Park
Birmingham, Alabama
Boys and Girls ages U11-U18

Pre-Tryout Camp is designed to give each individual player a competitive edge prior to club tryouts by focusing them on the technical skills critically important to succeed at the next level. The training and playing environment will assure a maximum number of touches on the ball in a demanding and enjoyable competitive environment. The camp is open to players from all clubs.

Day Camp
June 18-21 • John Carroll Catholic High School
Birmingham, Alabama
Boys and Girls, ages 5-11

Day Camp will focus on the development of individual skill and the basics of team play. Particular care is taken in staff selection to ensure that quality instruction is provided in a fun and exciting environment.

Residential Team Camp
June 27-30 • Millsaps College
Jackson, Mississippi
Girls ages 13-18

Team Camp is designed to provide teams with intense, advanced training and an opportunity to improve individual and team concepts in a challenging and exciting environment. College, former college and professional coaches will formulate training sessions based on the specific needs of each team in attendance.

Residential & Commuter Individual Development Camp
July 19-22 • University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Birmingham, Alabama
Girls ages 10-19

Individual Development Camp is designed to provide individuals with intense, advanced training and an opportunity to improve individual and team concepts in a challenging and exciting environment. College, former college and professional coaches will formulate training sessions based on the specific needs of each individual in attendance.

Residential Goalkeeper Camp
July 19-22 • University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Birmingham, Alabama
Girls, ages 10-19

Goalkeeper Camp will take the best of all worlds of keeper camps. It will have the heavy concentration of traditional goalkeeper only camps while adding the experience that can only be gained in a team environment.

Summer Soccer Camp Time

It’s suddenly that time of year again when you begin (or finish) filling out each week of your child’s short summer programs. There are a number of quality youth soccer camps for boys and girls in the Birmingham area.

Paul Harbin Soccer CampsDownload the flyer
harbinsoccer.com

DAY CAMP – GIRLS CAMP & BOYS CAMP
June 18-21, 2012 |  John Carroll HS, Birmingham

INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT CAMP – RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUTER
July 19-22, 2012 | Girls Ages 10-18, Birmingham, AL • UAB

GOALKEEPER CAMP
July 19-22, 2012 | Girls Ages 10-18, Birmingham, AL • UAB

TEAM CAMP
JUNE 27-30, 2012 | Girls Ages 13-18, Jackson, Mississippi • Millsaps College

Samford Soccer Camps
bulldogsoccercamp.com

Day Camp

BOYS AND GIRLS 6-13
SESSION ONE: JUNE 11-14th
SESSION TWO: JUNE 18-21st
SESSION THREE: JULY 23-26TH

Half-Day Camp
BOYS AND GIRLS 4-5
SESSION ONE: JUNE 11-14th
SESSION TWO: JUNE 18-21st
SESSION THREE: JULY 23-26th
Team Camp
HIGH SCHOOL AND CLUB TEAMS: July 26-29th
Elite Residential Camp
GIRLS 13-18: July 26-29th


Mike Getman’s UAB Soccer Camps
uabsoccercamp.com

Winter Elite-College ID Jan 21-22, 2012 boys ages 15 and up $195
Residential Camp June 17-21, 2012 boys ages 10-18 $595
Residential Camp June 24-28, 2012 boys ages 10-18 $595
Residential Mini Camp July 27-29, 2012 boys ages 14-18 $375
Team Camp June 17-20, 2012 boys high school age $395
Day Camp I June 11-15, 2012 boys ages 5-12 $215
Day Camp II July 9-13, 2012 boys and girls ages 5-12 $215
Goalkeeper Training All Sessions


Preston Goldfarb’s Birmingham-Southern College Soccer Camp
bscsports.net/camps/soccer

June 11-15
June 18-22
June 25-29

Free 1v1 Clinics

Starting this spring, Homewood Soccer Club is giving you the chance to prove that you’re the best at beating
defenders, and winning the ball. Once a month during February, March, and April we will hold 1v1 Clinics. For two hours players get to show that they’re the best against their teammates and the top players in the club. Best of all, players will have the opportunity to win prizes!

Divisions will be set up based on age groups and players will have the opportunity to compete against each other to claim their spot as a 1v1 Champion. Players who attend all three clinic dates will be eligible for a grand prize: Homewood Soccer Nike merchandise!

Event Dates: February 24th, March 16th, April 13th
Sessions will last from 4:30-6:30 on Field 2

These clinics are  free and available to all players in the club, ages U9-U14. If you want to attend the first session, let your coach know by Thursday February 23rd!

Dates to put on your calendar!

Here’s a quick primer for the coming Spring 2012 season that’s almost here:

  • Blue Teams (competitive) matches start February 11th and end with State Cup May 4-6th/Finals May 11-13
  • Red Teams (recreational) matches start February 25th  and end May 5th
  • Patriots start date U5/U6 season starts February 28th and U4-U7/U8 season starts March 1st and end with hot dog parties on May 1st (U5/U6) and May 3rd (U4-U7/U8)

Dates to Remember:

  • Paul Harbin’s Pre-tryout Camp – May 29, 30, 31
  • Tryouts for Blue Teams are Saturday, June 2 to Friday, June 8.  Saturday, June 2, will be the big day with all ages and genders.  For the rest of the week there will be two other sessions for each age/gender. Players must attend at least one session to be considered for an offer, but are encouraged to attend more if possible. Once a player receives an offer it will not be withdrawn, if it is accepted by the deadline.
  • Blue Team Boot Camp week of July 16-20th ( attendance required for players in town)
  • Sean McBride’s Summer Camp is July 23-27- from 8am to  12pm each day

 

A Thanks for Dick’s Sporting Goods for their Savings Sunday!

A special thanks to Dick’s Sporting Goods from Homewood Soccer Club for our one day team shopping event at the Hoover (Patton Creek) Dick’s Sporting Goods store location this past Saturday! We appreciate the discount coupons for soccer equipment and team packet discounts, as well as the 15% off our entire purchase on that day.

 

The World Wide Structure of Soccer

Got questions about how soccer is structured?  We’ve pulled together an overview of the global, national, state and local breakdown to get you up to speed.  Hit the link and enjoy – Read the rest of this entry »