Come be a part of tradition, with the Bengal Women’s Soccer Camps.

 

Director, Allison Gibson

Allison Gibson comes to Idaho State after a five-year stint as the top assistant at the University of San Francisco of the West Coast Conference, considered one of the nation's best soccer conferences. Gibson also serves as the head coach of the Region IV Olympic Development Program’s U-14 Regional Team.

Gibson played college soccer at Sonoma State University, where she was a two time All-American selection. Later, she went on to play professionally in Japan for three seasons with the Fujita Mercury before returning to the United States, where she worked as the Director of Coaching of the Youth Girls for the Colorado Rush Soccer Club in Denver.

Allison graduated from Sonoma State in 1995 with a bachelor's degree in kinesiology, and she earned her master's in 2004 from the University of San Francisco in organization and leadership. She holds a United States Soccer Federation "A" coaching license.

 

Staff

Girl's Academy - AGES 12 - 18

ISU’s Girl’s Academy is a unique camp that is designed to enhance player performance within the four main components of soccer: technical, tactical, psychological, and, physiological (including strength and conditioning, and nutrition). To be a great player, you must develop all aspects of your game and ISU Soccer Camp will equip you with the skills necessary to develop every aspect of your game. Through our experienced staff, we will teach you the importance of nutrition as an athlete, how to set goals and deal with the stress of athletics, and introduce functional strength training methods to help reduce the risk of injury and maximize your potential as an athlete. With so many camps to choose from, it is our goal to offer a camp designed with the total player in mind.
** (A list of what to bring to camp along with other important check in information will be included in your confirmation letter)

Example Schedule for Girl's Academy

Boys Academy - AGES 12 - 18

This year’s Boys Academy will be directed by assistant coach Hideki Nakada. We are very proud of this camp and believe it will be the top boys camp in Southeast Idaho. Coach Nakada is putting together a fine staff of former Division One collegiate and professional men’s players to offer their expertise to the young player in Idaho. The Academy will include technical and tactical training, video analysis, nutrition, psychological aspects of soccer and goal setting, and speed and agility training.

Bengal Mini Camp - AGES 5 - 11

Enjoy a week of FUN in the sun, playing soccer and developing basic soccer skills. This camp is designed for boys and girls ages 5 -11.

What to bring – soccer ball, water bottle, cleats, tennis shoes, shin guards, sweatshirt/jacket, a healthy snack for day campers.

Team Camp
This year, we are proud to offer a team camp designed specifically with your team’s needs in mind. Coach Gibson will work with your team’s coach to address the area(s) of the game that your team would like to improve upon. Once we have designed the perfect agenda for your team, we will implement it through two hours of daily training Monday-Thursday with a tournament format on Friday. For more information on this exclusive opportunity, please call Coach Gibson directly at 208-282-2925.

Goalkeepers
Our staff recognizes the specialized training that is necessary for goalkeepers to reach their potential, therefore we will offer individualized goalkeeper sessions within each one of our camps. Coach Nakada is also available for individualized GK sessions. For more information, please contact Coach Nakada directly at 208-282-4263.

Camp Dates

Camp	Dates		Times	Ages	Fee
Girls Residential Camp	06/22/08	06/26/08		12 - 18	$395
Girls Day Camp	06/22/08	07/26/08	9am to 3pm		$220
Bengal Mini Day Camps	06/02/08	06/05/08	9am to Noon	5 - 11	$120
	07/21/08	07/24/08	9am to Noon	5 - 11	$120

 

Location

South Practice Field – Located on the South side of Holt Arena.

Davis Field - Located at 5th and Humbolt Dr.
Transportation not provided.

Payment

Online via credit card or by check payable to ISU Soccer Camp.

Directions

Holt Arena is located at 550 Memorial Drive, in Pocatello, Idaho 83201. The arena is easily accessible from Interstate 15.

From Salt Lake City:
Take I-15 north to exit 70 (Clark Street exit). Turn Left onto E. Center St. which will become E. Clark St. Turn Left onto 18th street and continue straight until you reach the Holt Arena.

From Boise:
Take I-84 east to I-15 south. Take exit 69 (Clark Street exit). The exit ramp will circle around and become E. Clark St. Turn Left onto 18th street and continue straight until you reach the Holt Arena.

From Idaho Falls:
Take I-15 south to exit 69 (Clark Street exit). The exit ramp will circle around and become E. Clark St. Turn Left onto 18th street and continue straight until you reach the Holt Arena.

 

Questions

Hideki Nakada – Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach Idaho State University

Phone: 208-282-4263

Fax: 208-282-2659

Email: nakahide@isu.edu 

Online Registration for Camps and Camp Management Software