Program Director: ODA Athletic Director and Varsity Boys Soccer Coach, Andres Parra
Location: Uihlein Campus in Lakewood Ranch
Join us this summer at Out-of-Door’s Co-educational Soccer Camp, led by Andres Parra, ODA’s seasoned Athletic Director and Soccer Coach. With over 20 years of experience in athletic leadership, Coach Parra has a strong background in developing young athletes, having served as a Director of Athletics in an independent school setting for more than 15 years. His coaching philosophy emphasizes hard work, team building, and fostering respect, honesty, and integrity. This comprehensive camp schedule blends fundamental skills, tactical development, and fun competitive play. The World Cup tournament aspect will keep campers excited and motivated while allowing them to showcase what they've learned in a team-oriented environment. Focus areas will be technical footwork, tactical team play, strength & conditioning, indoor/futbal games, World Cup team play, small-sided games, individual skill development, and having fun!
The athletes will work to develop the following:
Develop core soccer skills through progressive drills
Enhance tactical understanding with small-sided games and team play
Build strength and conditioning, agility, and speed
Foster a supportive, fun, and engaging environment
Teach sportsmanship and teamwork through World Cup games and team competitions
The Out-of-Door Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, physical ability, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin.
The Out-of-Door Academy is an equal opportunity employer.