Grassroots Summer 2023 Camp Details




Coaching Staff

Graham Fisher

Canada Soccer National B License

Canada Soccer Childrens License

Canada Soccer Youth License

Irish FA Youth Intro License

Pro playing experience in Germany, Ireland & Spain

Former Team Canada Futsal Member

Martino Bertolesi

Canada Soccer Youth License

Canada Soccer National B License

Canada Soccer C License

SAIT Trojans 2018 - 2020

1UP 1st Team Member

Ella Purdie

Current 1UP Player

Rangers Tier 1

CHSAA All star

1UP Soccer Junior Coach

Matteo Perizzola

Springbank Tier 1

SWU Tier 1

Eagles CUSA Prem

Current 1UP Player

1UP Soccer Junior Coach


**Plus additional support staff


Schedule

Grassroots:

Monday, August 21, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Tuesday, August 22, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Wednesday, August 23, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Location

Indoor at Calgary West Soccer Center (11014 Bearspaw Dam Rd NW)

  • Please note this is indoor but is an outdoor pitch. Ideally players are wearing cleats.

Player Groupings

Our goal at 1UP is to ensure every player receives a positive training environment that is best suited for their individual development. As per Canada Soccer Guidelines, player groupings may change from day to day. Please note that it is impossible to get the groupings 100% perfect, but like always, we try our best!

Sign In & Out Process

All players will need to be signed in by a parent/guardian at the start of every day and will need to sign out at the end of every day. Please find Martino in the main entrance for the sign in table!

  • Please do not drop off your player longer than 20 minute before session start time and/or longer than 10 minutes after session finish time.

  • If you wish for your player to be signed out by another parent please inform us via email prior to the day(s) this will occur.

What to Bring

  • Shirt: 1UP Training Shirts will be handed out upon the first day at sign in based on the size inputed upon registering!

  • Socks & Shorts: We ask that player wear black shorts and white socks for all 3 days

  • Soccer boots: Clean Outdoor Soccer Boots

  • Shinpads (optional)

  • No Ball: Balls will be supplied, no need to bring your own

  • Plenty of water and small easy snacks (no sharing, nut free)

    • Snacks must be eaten in cafeteria and not within field area

    • There will be no drinks or snacks for purchase for this specific camp

  • No clubwear please



Training Menu

  • Cuts & Turns (Change of direction)

    1. Touch ball before turning the body

    2. Inside, outside & roll

    3. Slice a block of cheese (foot come over the ball, not around the ball)

    4. Turbo time!! Change of speed!

  • Dribbling (Close control and running with the ball)

    1. Dinosaur on a leash (weight of touch)

    2. Toe Down like a ballerina

    3. Top of the foot (Laces, one foot only)

    4. Run away with your dinosaur (go as fast as you can)

  • Creating & Scoring (Shooting and volleying)

    1. Toe’s down, contact with laces

    2. Dinosaur step approaching the ball

    3. Contact nose of the ball!

    4. Follow through (Kick all the way through the ball. Don’t stab it)

  • Receiving (Controlling a pass)

    1. Be bouncy! (Be on the balls of your feet)

    2. Eyes watch the ball, the body gets infront of it!

    3. Glue on your feet (Try and get the ball to stick to your foot)

  • Aerial Control

    1. Keep the bird in front of you! (Watch the ball, move feet accordingly)

    2. Cushion bird like a pillow. (Control ball with foot as it comes down)

    3. Run away with your bird! (Dribble, pass or score with the ball)

  • Games Day!

    • Tournament style games for the last hour of the camp!

1UP Collection Apparel Store on Site!

Great news! We will have our entire 1UP and PUMA collection on site! Check out our online store ahead of time: 1upsoccer.com/shop

Cash, Credit and debit will now be accepted!

NEW ITEMS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PRE - ORDER!


Parent Viewing

Parents, friends and families are always welcomed with us! We encourage and welcome all parents and families to watch as much of the camp as they please. Bleachers will be set up!


Medical/Injuries

Our player's safety is our first priority. Please read the below carefully:

  • If there are any medical concerns or injuries that you wish to highlight, please inform us via email prior to camp start and we will add it to our records.

  • If there are any last minute medical concerns or injuries that you wish to highlight, please make sure you check in with the coaches before each day.

  • Any issues must be reported to our physiotherapist on site.

  • Please ensure that your player packs all proper medication necessary. (Inhaler, EpiPen, etc.)


Snack Break

Nutrition & Hydration is massively important! Players will be given a small snack break in the cafeteria onceper day. Please bring a nut free snack and a refillable water bottle to ensure enough water intake throughout the 3 days. It is important that players do not share snacks or drinks. Please note that no snacks or flavoured drinks are permitted within the field area, and must be enjoyed in the cafeteria.



Change Room/Washroom Details

Change rooms & washrooms will be open for use



Social Media, Photographers & Videographers

Throughout the week, the players will likely see both videographers and photographers shooting cool content! We will be posting frequently throughout the camp, with daily posts but also a very high amount of video on our instagram story. Give us a follow on the below social media outlets:

  • Instagram - @1upsoccer

  • Facebook - 1UP Soccer

  • Twitter - @1upsoccer

  • TikTok - @1upsoccer




That is all! Let's have a fantastic weekend of enjoyment, learning and improving.

If you have any questions, please email as at admin@1upsoccer.com.


See you on the pitch!

The 1UP Team