FAQ's

Where is the camp based? What facilities are used for the Steamboat Soccer Academy?

All 2009 SSA camps will be based at the Spring Valley Campus of Colorado Mountain College. http://www.coloradomtn.edu/campus_alp/home.shtml

When and where is check in/check out?

Check-in and checkout will occur in Hill Hall on the Colorado Mountain College where the overnight participants will reside. See Map/Directions page in the pre-camp packet.

 

Check In times:

• SSA Youth Camp July 11th – 12-1:30pm
• SSA Senior Camp July 19th – 12-1:30pm

Check Out Times:

• SSA Youth Camp July 14th – 3:00pm
• SSA Senior Camp July 23th – 3:00pm

What kind of supervision is provided for the participants off the field between sessions and overnight?

All participants are supervised at all times in the residence halls by SSA Camp Counselors (current male and female collegiate soccer players), as well as, other Academy staff and Colorado Mountain College Staff.

Is there specific Goalkeeping training?

Yes. Our goalkeeper’s participants will train with our goalkeeper coaches in specific cutting edge GK training sessions. All goalkeepers will also be integrated with the field players for match games and small-sided competitions. GK trainers/coaches will work with all goalkeepers during these games on proper warm ups and game evaluations.

 

What is the advantage of Steamboat Soccer Academy vs. a Collegiate Camp?

Steamboat Soccer Academy will offer the best learning environment possible in an awesome mountain location with the best staff available. Collegiate camps will be taught by the Coaches from the University and their players. The learning experience will not be as dynamic and diverse as it is at Steamboat Soccer Academy, however if you want to be noticed by that particular Coach then going to their camp will give you direct exposure to him/her and the opportunity to experience the campus life at that particular institution.

How long has Steamboat Soccer Academy been conducting camps?

The Summer of 2009 will mark the 16th year of running camps in multiple locations in Colorado.

 

What is the best way to get to Steamboat Springs if I am traveling from out of state?

Steamboat is a world-class resort destination. If you are not within a relatively easy car drive and would prefer to travel by air we recommend that you contact our partners at Steamboat Reservations and Travel to assist your needs. Please call them Toll Free at 1-800-752-8911 or Email address: info@steamboattravel.com. We have had participants attend our camp from 18 states and 5 different countries and Steamboat Reservations and travel have helped them every step of the way.

 

How are the students grouped in the rooms?

The Students are paired-up in the rooms with someone their own gender and as close in age as possible, unless they request a roommate.

How many students stay in each room?

Fire Code regulations limit only two students in most rooms. There are a few rooms that are set up where there may be 3 students per room if one participant is willing to bring their own blow up mattress. These rooms are not always available to us so this situation must be cleared by contacting the SSA office.

 

How can I request a roommate?

There is a space for roommates on our application for such requests. We will attempt to honor any roommate request if we are able. Both students must request each other and only each other for us to be able to honor that roommate request.

How are the boys and girls housed at camp?

There are separate dorms floors/wings for the boys and girls at camp. The boy’s dorm area is off limits to the girls and vice versa. Female staff stays in the same area as the female students and male staff stays in the same area as the male students.

How much money should I bring?

Participants do not have to bring any money, however things that you might want to use money for are: Camp Store, coin operated laundry machines, or to purchase pizza slices in the evenings.