Welcome to the Shoot to Score Soccer Academy Homepage!

Photo courtesy of Human Kinetics MISSION STATEMENT: Shoot to Score Soccer Academy Programs are designed to meet the needs of children of various ages and ability levels who are interested in learning more about the sport of soccer. Our primary objectives are for players to experience personal success, improve their soccer performance, get plenty of exercise, and enjoy themselves in the process. PREPARING FOR SOCCER CAMP: Shoot to Score Soccer Academy camps and clinics are directed and staffed by an outstanding group of experienced coaches. Our coaches are encouraged to keep players active and involved during the field sessions. We recommend that participants prepare for a comprehensive week of soccer training by participating in soccer-related activities/fitness training programs prior to their arrival at camp. DATES AND TOPICS FOR OUR 2008 WINTER INDOOR ACADEMIES WILL BE LISTED ON THE WEBSITE BY LATE SEPTEMBER OR EARLY OCTOBER. OUR WINTER WEEKEND PROGRAMS WILL BEGIN IN LATE NOVEMBER. NOW AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE: WINNING SOCCER: DVD COACHING SERIES. The Winning Soccer DVD Coaching series consists of 8 DVDs that focus on coaching the various skills and tactics of the game. Click on the "register link" to order your DVDs. University of Pittsburgh DIRECTOR OF COACHING Joseph Luxbacher, PhD, has been involved in the sport of soccer as a player and a coach for more than 30 years. He has played professionally, has authored more than a dozen books and numerous articles on the topics of soccer and peak athletic performance, and has coached at the college level for more than 20 years.His various soccer books have sold more than 200,000 copies. Coach Luxbacher holds a doctorate in Health, Physical and Recreation Education, and has served as the Fitness Editor of Total Health Magazine. He also wrote a biweekly fitness Q & A for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette for a number of years. He recently wrote and produced a DVD Coaching Series titled WINNING SOCCER. A description of the DVD series and a few of his more popular books can be found on the CAMP STORE page of the website. All can be purchased from the website by clicking on the "register link" and scrolling down the page to the appropriate title. Check out the CAMP STORE and "register link" for more details. GROUP/TEAM DISCOUNT Contact the camp office at 412-648-8217 for group discount information (10 or more players attending the camp as a group)   Number of Visitors:   30360