Academy News

Registration now open for Spring and Summer Camps

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Registration for D.C. United Spring and Summer Camps is now open! The camps include the popular summer camp series at D.C. United's Training Complex at RFK, two Striker/Goalkeeper camps also at D.C. United's Training Complex and several week-long camps at satellite locations around the D.C. Metropolitan Area.


Additionally, D.C. United’s annual residential camp will be held at The Calverton School, a college preparatory school located in Huntingtown, Maryland, from June 19 – 24 and July 24 – 29. Campers will participate in a world class residential camp experience built on a passion for soccer, a truly professional staff and immersion into D.C. United Academy soccer sessions.  An elite training environment, the five-day residential camp will provide on-field and classroom instruction of the highest level. Space is limited!


All participants will receive an official D.C. United camp ball, an official camp t-shirt, a ticket voucher to a D.C. United regular season home match and discount offers on United ticket packages. Participants at the RFK Stadium location will also have the unique opportunity to watch the First Team train, participate in a stadium and locker room tour, MLS Championship trophy photo-op and private access to RFK’s Team Store.


REGISTER FOR CAMPS HERE
Camp descriptions

Week I: Individual Technique
Week I will focus on individual technique. Each session is designed around a specific topic geared to improve each player’s technical ability and fundamental skills. At the culmination of the week,  players will participate in a game day where they will have the opportunity to showcase the various skills and techniques mastered throughout the week.


Week II: Individual &Team Tactics
Week II builds from the individual technical abilities developed and sharpened in Week I and focuses on game and team tactics. Each player will improve his/her positional play, decision-making and speed of thought.


Striker Camps
D.C. United coaches and players will lead strikers through an action packed week of specialized training, focusing on the art and technique of creating and converting goals.


Goalkeeper Camps
In conjunction with the Striker Camps, the Goalkeeper Camps offer a program designed to improve shot stopping, catching, aerial duels, distribution, footwork, communication and positioning.