Bradley University Central Illinois Soccer Academy Camp

The Bradley University Central Illinois Soccer Academy Camp is a 4-day event from July 9 to July 12, . It is open to 10 to 15 years old male soccer players. Its mission is to provide a program that will enhance the camper's techniques and awareness of soccer tactics. The camp aims to impart learning in a competitive but enjoyable atmosphere. Goalkeepers will also have their skill specific training sessions. The event is ideal for players who wants to play at the collegiate level to showcase their skills. Discussion regarding college recruitment procedures is also part of the event. In addition, the program will also tackle athletic conditioning as well as nutrition. The program will accommodate both residential and commuter campers.

Bradley University is a private coeducational and independent university in Peoria, Illinois. It offers more than 100 undergraduate programs as well as 40 graduate programs. The university is 6th in the Regional Universities Midwest, edition of Best Colleges rankings. It is also 36th in Best Value Schools rankings. Currently, the university accommodates around 4,400 undergraduate students. The student to faculty ratio is 12 is to 1. Furthermore, the university has 13 intercollegiate sports teams. They are playing in the Missouri Valley Conference of NCAA Division 1. They call themselves the Braves. Correspondingly, red and white are their identity colors. The men's soccer team has already 4 MVC Regular Season Championships. They also have 3 MVC Tournament Championships.

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Jim DeRose is the Braves men's soccer team head coach since 1996. He is the youngest head coach in NCAA Division I college soccer history. He is a 2-time MVC Coach of the Year. Moreover, Coach Jim DeRose is also a 3-time NSCAA Midwest Coach of the Year. And, Soccer America National Coach of the Year. Coach Jim holds a USSF “B” license and at the same time an NSCAA National Coaching Diploma. Then, the team's assistant coaches are Joe Burger and Tim Regan.