McBride's Academy announces its 2011 summer camps schedule

Brian McBride

McBride's Attacking Soccer Academy

CHICAGO -- This summer, take your soccer skills to the next level while learning alongside one of the most renowned U.S. Soccer forwards to play the sport -- Arlington Heights native and 17-year professional Brian McBride.

McBride's Attacking Soccer Academy announces its 2011 Summer Camps schedule, with locations in Arlington Heights (June 20-24), Glen Ellyn (July 18-22) and Lincolnshire (July 25-29). Camps are for boys and girls, ranging from 8 years old to high school-aged participants.

"I'm looking forward to this summer's academy camps," McBride's Attacking Soccer Academy President Brian McBride said. "These camps will incorporate the drill-based classes that I have, with fun shooting games and competitions throughout the week. My goal is to help make each and everyone in the camp a better attacking player, no matter what age your child is."

The two-hour, five-day sessions provide a foundation for participants to excel in the attacking side of soccer. This fun and exciting environment helps your child improve at scoring goals, and helps his or her teammates improve offensively.

"At the younger ages, we will focus on the foundation of a good attacking player, while building on those foundations for the older players," McBride said. "I will ask all players to challenge themselves, while making sure we provide a challenging and fun atmosphere. I hope to see you at one of the camps this summer."

Camp participants receive a McBride's Attacking Soccer Academy T-shirt. At the conclusion of Friday's session, the academy will have a pizza party, and parents are invited to join their kids for food and a chance to win raffle prizes.

To sign up for the academy's summer camps and for more information, visit McBridesAcademy.com, email brian@mcbridesacademy.com or call 847-577-9904.

McBride's Attacking Soccer Academy emphasizes five important tools for players: thought processing, dynamic movement, technique, heading both inside and outside the box, and pure shooting. McBride's training hones in on players understanding their roles and enhancing their skills to become complete soccer players.

McBride's Attacking Soccer Academy
Summer Camps Schedule

• Arlington Heights Summer Camps (June 20-24): Olympic Park, 660 N. Ridge Ave., in Arlington Heights, Ill. -- 9 to 11 a.m. for 10- and 11-year-olds; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for 12- to 14-year-olds and high school-aged participants. Cost: $200.

• Glen Ellyn Summer Camps (July 18-22): Ackerman Park, 800 St. Charles Road in Glen Ellyn, Ill. -- 9 to 11 a.m. for 8- and 9-year-olds and 10- and 11-year-olds; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for 12- to 14-year-olds and high school-aged participants. Cost: $250.

• Lincolnshire Summer Camps (July 25-29): North Park, 1025 Riverwoods Road in Lincolnshire, Ill. -- 9 to 11 a.m. for 10- and 11-year-olds; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for 12- to 14-year-olds and high school-aged participants. Cost: $250.

About McBride's Attacking Soccer Academy:
McBride's Attacking Soccer Academy is headed by 17-year professional soccer player and Arlington Heights native Brian McBride. McBride had an illustrious career that spanned across Premier League clubs Fulham and Everton, Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire and Columbus Crew, and included three World Cups for the U.S. National Team. For more information about McBride's Attacking Soccer Academy, visit McBridesAcademy.com, email brian@mcbridesacademy.com or call 847-577-9904.