NXT Sports Camps

Sports Camps
Summer 2014 Schedule
We Develop Athletes
NXT and Episcopal Academy’s varsity coaches are offering educational, fun and
affordable athlete development camps on Episcopal Academy’s beautiful campus in
Newtown Square.
• 10 different sports for ages 8-14
• Bus to/from downtown Philly
• Innovative curriculums
• Elite coaching
• Educational, fun and affordable
• Pool access every day
Week Long Camps
Season Passes available, attend up to six weeks of camp for $1,000!
To Register or For More Information
Visit NXTatEA.com or contact Joanna Johnson at [email protected] or 610-667-4105
Season Pass
To get the most complete athletic experience available, purchase a season pass to
attend as many camps as you want for one flat rate!
7 weeks • 14 Camps • 10 Sports
Week
Dates
Girls Camp
Boys Camp
1
June 16 - June 20
Lacrosse
-
2
June 23 - June 27
Basketball
Lacrosse
3
June 30 - July 3
Basketball
Lacrosse
4
July 7 - July 11
Field Hockey
Basketball
5
July 14 - July 18
Soccer
Football
6
July 21 - July 25
Track & Field
Track& Field
Basketball
Baseball
7
July 28 - August 1
-
Wrestling
Baseball
Camp Price: $250-$350 per week depending on sport.
Season Pass Cost: $1,000 for as many camps as you want.
EA’s beautiful indoor and outdoor facilities every day.
Purchase your
Season Pass Today!
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The mission of NXT is to create and execute innovative sports education programs at
exceptional venues.
Safety Initiative
We believe that having a safe and secure environment, where parents feel comfortable
leaving their children, is just as important as providing an energizing and educational
experience.
NXT@EA is committed to the following safety initiatives to ensure a positive and safe
experience for all campers and their families:
• All state-required background
checks for staff
• Text alert system for parents
• Lightning/severe weather
monitoring system
• Thorough check-in and check-out
procedures for all campers
• Certified athletic trainer on-site
City Transportation
NXT provides bus services that will transport campers to/from downtown Philadelphia
to Episcopal Academy’s campus in Newtown Square.
Specific pick-up/drop-off times and locations will be available on NXTatEA.com.
Contact Joanna Johnson at [email protected] with questions about busing.
Baseball Camp
“My camp motto of “Hustle and Have Fun” says it all. Fundamentals, benchmarking and
playing are the three key ingredients for a great camp, but we’ll also have skill assessment,
feedback, skills, drills, progress review and Competition Day. This skill-based and
educational camp also features a guest speaker from the college ranks, games and prizes.”
-Coach Hickey
Director Mike Hickey
• Episcopal Academy’s Varsity Coach
• Former Division One Coach
• Philadelphia Inquirer’s Coach of the
Decade 2000-2010
• Six Inter-Ac titles & three
Pennsylvania Independent School
State Championships
Quick Facts
Date
July 21-25 & July 28-Aug 1
Ages
8-14
Gender Boys
Skill
All Skill Levels Welcome
Cost
$300/week
Register Today!
Baseball Camp
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Girls Basketball Camp
“The emphasis of this camp is to develop skill and knowledge. The girls will receive daily skill
reinforcement through stations and small-sided drills and activities. Players will develop a
sense of court knowledge while fine-tuning their individual skills in team situations, 3-on3 situations and competitive games. The campers will also have the opportunity to learn
from guest college coaches and members of the basketball community.”
-Coach Simmonds
Director Chuck Simmonds
• Episcopal Academy’s Varsity Coach
since 2004
• 2013 team won first InterAc championship and PAISAA
championship in school history
• 2014 team repeated as Inter-Ac
champion
• Experience as a college coach
Quick Facts
Date
June 23-27 & June 30-July 3
Ages
8-14
Gender Girls
Skill
All Skill Levels Welcome
Cost
$250 [week 1], $200 [week 2]
Register Today!
Girls Basketball Camp
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Boys Basketball Camp
“This basketball camp will help young boys develop their skills and knowledge of the
game. The boys will receive daily skill reinforcement through stations and small-sided
drills and activities. We will help players fine-tune their individual skills and develop a sense
of court knowledge. They will be able to implement the skills they have learned during
competitive games. Our camp will have guest speakers who have coached and played at
the highest level.”
-Coach Conlin
Director Craig Conlin
• Episcopal Academy’s Varsity Coach
• Associate Head Coach at
Germantown Academy for 15 years
• Former professional player in
Europe
• Led La Salle University to two NCAA
tournament appearances
Quick Facts
Date
July 7-11 & July 21-25
Ages
8-14
Gender Boys
Skill
All Skill Levels Welcome
Cost
$250/week
Register Today!
Boys Basketball Camp
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Field Hockey Camp
“The goal of our camp is for girls to embrace the sport of field hockey through fun and
innovative ball-handling drills, small game play, and larger full-field concepts. Girls will
learn proper defensive stance, positioning and offensive concepts. We put all concepts
into motion so the girls master the skills at game speed. We will have innovative and fun
small and larger games daily and we will end the week with an exciting tournament.”
-Coach Vos Strache
Director Amanda Vos Strache
• Episcopal Academy’s Assistant
Varsity Coach
• Four-year starter & Academic AllAmerican at Stanford University
• Led Episcopal Field Hockey to two
Inter-Ac championships
• Led St. Francis High School in
California to two state field hockey
championships
Quick Facts
Date
July 7-11
Ages
8-14
Gender Girls
Skill
All Skill Levels Welcome
Cost
$350
Register Today!
Field Hockey Camp
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Football Camp
“My football camp is for all players, whether they have playing experience or not. Campers
will focus on passing techniques, route-running, flag football strategies and 7v7 small
sided games that allow kids to have success with the game while having fun. There is
no contact requirement. Camp will include competitions and games to showcase what
campers have learned throughout the week.”
-Coach Fairlie
Director Todd Fairlie
• Episcopal Academy’s Varsity Coach
• 2012 Delaware County Daily Times
Coach of the Year
• Previous Coach at Widener
University
• Four-time NCAA All American
Quick Facts
Date
July 14-18
Ages
8-14
Gender Boys
Skill
All Skill Levels Welcome
Cost
$250
Register Today!
Football Camp
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Girls Lacrosse Camp
“My camp offers girls the opportunity to develop individual skills and team concepts.
We will work on speed, agility, shooting techniques, shot variety, transition offense and
defense, while a 4-on-4 tournament Friday, chalk talk and leadership sessions are among
the highlights. There will be competitions, prizes and contests throughout the week. My
goal is to make sure all girls develop their game and have fun doing it!”
-Coach Ferri
Director Josie Ferri
• Episcopal Academy’s Varsity Coach
• Co-Director of Philly Blast
• Former Coach at Villanova
University, 2012-2013
• All-American at Haverford College
Quick Facts
Date
June 16-20
Ages
8-14
Gender Girls
Skill
All Skill Levels Welcome
Cost
$350
Register Today!
Girls Lacrosse Camp
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Boys Lacrosse Camp
“My Trashcan Lacrosse camp is certainly not your typical lacrosse camp. This camp is built
on skill development and ensuring every player has success and fun. We have developed a
curriculum that maximizes the touches players get while truly improving their fundamental
skills. We feature daily tournaments and prizes, and our first-rate staff’s progressive drills
and games allow for players at every level to improve.”
-Coach Hayes
Director Andy Hayes
• Episcopal Academy’s Varsity Coach
• Led the Churchmen to the 2012
Inter-Ac Invitational Championship
• US Lacrosse Representative for
Eastern PA
• All-Conference selection in lacrosse
and soccer at Trinity College
Quick Facts
Date
June 23-27 & June 30-July 3
Ages
8-14
Gender Boys
Skill
All Skill Levels Welcome
Cost
$350 [week 1], $280 [week 2]
Register Today!
Boys Lacrosse Camp
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Girls Soccer Camp
“Basic skills and game fundamentals are the focal point of my camp. Morning sessions
will focus on skill development and tactical training, while the afternoon session offers a
fantastic balance of team development and strategies through daily matches. The camp is
designed to develop both individual skills and team concepts.”
-Coach Melanson
Director Celeste Melanson
• Episcopal Academy’s Varsity Coach
• More than 10 years of coaching
experience
• Coached Episcopal’s 2012 Inter-Ac
championship team
• Former co-director of the Girls
Soccer School of Excellence camp
and director of the Bullis Girls’ Soccer
Academy
Quick Facts
Date
July 14-18
Ages
8-14
Gender Girls
Skill
All Skill Levels Welcome
Cost
$350
Register Today!
Girls Soccer Camp
NXTatEA.com
Track & Field Camp
“Sprint, hurdle, jump, throw, and run with us this summer! Learn about speed and power
development, running and field event mechanics, warm-up routines, plyometrics, and
more! Plan now to be part of this terrific and unique camp experience! This skill-focused
camp will include fun games, competitions and prizes throughout the week!”
-Coach Smith & Coach Goens
Director Laurie Smith & John Goens
• Laurie Smith is Episcopal’s Girls
Cross Country Coach and Co-ed
Middle School Track Coach
• John Goens is Episcopal’s Varsity
Girls Indoor Track Coach and Varsity
Girls Outdoor Track Coach
Quick Facts
Date
July 21-25
Ages
8-14
Gender Girls & Boys
Skill
All Skill Levels Welcome
Cost
$250
Register Today!
Track & Field Camp
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Wrestling Camp
“Do you want to become a better wrestler? My camp this summer is the perfect opportunity.
Wrestlers of all skill levels are welcome to come either improve on their skills or learn the
fundamentals. Camp will feature outstanding guest coaches from the college and high
school level who will strengthen all techniques. This skill-focused camp will include fun
games, competitions and prizes!”
-Coach Kuzemka
Director Damon Kuzemka
• Episcopal Academy’s Varsity Coach
• Head coach at Sun Valley High
School for six years
• Division I wrestler at The Air Force
Academy
Quick Facts
Date
July 28-August 1
Ages
8-14
Gender Boys
Skill
All Skill Levels Welcome
Cost
$250
Register Today!
Wrestling Camp
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Join Us This Summer!
We have an incredible offering of sports camps available, an excellent lineup of elite
coaches and an organizational leadership staff prepared to exceed your expectations.
Directors
Questions about camp? Send them to
us and we will get you a prompt answer
from the staff. We are looking forward to
a great summer!
Joanna Johnson
[email protected]
Kate Freyvogel
-Joanna Johnson & Kate Freyvogel
[email protected]
Coaching Staff
Mike Hickey
Chuck Simmonds
Craig Conlin
Josie Ferri
Andy Hayes
Celeste Melanson
Amanda Vos Strache
John Goens & Laurie Smith
Don’t miss out! Sign up today.
Todd Fairlie
Damon Kuzemka