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FUNdamentals Soccer Camp Overview
Camps are available for players currently participating in 5U - 15U ABYSA or HFC Programs
Click Here for the current age group chart
FUNdamentals Camp Developmental Focuses:ABYSA’s FUNdamentals Soccer Camp offers a games-centered teaching approach to soccer education, creating an exciting and entertaining environment designed to boost player learning. The FUNdamentals teaching method is designed to enrich players’ passion for soccer while teaching them the proper techniques for future soccer success. The camp will employ games designed to build technical foundations for dribbling, passing, receiving, shielding, and shooting. Older age groups will also be exposed to individual and small-group tactical implications of the game.
Group Formation:
Campers will be placed in proper age groups and skill levels to ensure all players benefit from developmentally appropriate activities, teaching, and competition.
Coaching:
FUNdamentals Camp Staff includes former collegiate and professional players each of whom coaches locally in the ABYSA Classic Division (HFC). All staff leaders hold the prestigious United States Soccer Federation (USSF) National Youth License, licensing them to educate young soccer players in a safe, developmentally appropriate teaching environment.
How to Register:

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Camp Dates, Locations, and Information
Camp Options and Cost
Half-Day: Available for 5U-8U Players - $145.00
Full-day: Available for 9U-15U Players - $245.00
OPTIONAL: Early Bird Drop Off (7:30-8:45 AM drop off) - $25 per camp week
Early Bird Drop Off allows you to drop your player(s) off for camp at 7:30 AM each day instead of the standard 8:45 camp arrival time. Players that are dropped off early will be supervised by camp staff and will be provided entertainment until the standard camp day starts. The fee is for a week of early drop off, but you can use the service as needed throughout the week. You can select this option while registering for any camp week in your PlayMetrics account.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY:
Cancellations must be made 15 days before the first day of camp to receive a full refund minus a $10 administrative fee.
Cancellations made less than 15 days before the first day of camp will receive a 50% refund.
Transfers to a different week are available if that week still has room.
For questions or information about payments, contact Nancy McCord ([email protected]) or Bobby Somerville ([email protected]).
*Cancellations made in less than 30 days but due to medical issues must provide a doctor’s note to receive a full refund minus an admin fee of $10.00.*
General Daily Schedule
HALF-DAY Camp Schedule 5U-8U (See age group chart) |
9:00 - 10:30 -Technical Training Games |
10:30 - 11:00 - Snack / Rest break |
11:00-11:50 - Technical/Free Play |
Pick-up @ field - 12 Noon |
What Half-Day Players Need to Bring |
Water bottle |
Shin guards |
Cleats or Tennis Shoes |
FULL-DAY CAMP SCHEDULE (9U-15U) |
9:00 - 10:30 - Technical Training |
10:30 - 11:00 -Snack time / Rest break |
11:00 - 12:00 - Technical/Tactical/Free Play |
12:00 - 12:45 - Lunch |
12:45 - 1:45 - Scrimmage Games |
2-3:30 PM - Pool |
4:00 PM - Pick-Up @ Field |
What Full-Day Players Need to Bring |
Water bottle |
Shin Guards |
Cleats and Tennis Shoes recommended |
Swimsuit and towel (if planning to swim) Extra change of clothes if needed (rainy days) |




Camp Directors
Shane Weems
ABYSA / HFC Director of Coaching and Player Development, Recreation Division (2004 - Present)
FUNdamentals Soccer Camp, Director (2004 - Present)
USSF National "A" License - 2014
NSCAA / USC - Premier Diploma - 2013
USSF National Youth License - 2004
Played professionally for the Charleston Battery (94 and 95) and for the Hampton Roads Mariners (1996)
Played collegiately for NCAA Div. I, College of Charleston (1990-94) received All-Conference honors while playing in midfield for the Cougars under legendary coach Ralph Lundy.
Former Assistant for Men's Soccer at UNC-Asheville under head coach Matt Kern (2010-2015)
As a youth, won 3 Georgia State Championships with the ASA Mustangs 72 under Ga. Hall of Fame coach, Jose Vivanco
NC ODP Staff and Coach (2005-2014)
WPSL - Associate Head Coach, Asheville City SC, Women's team - 2019
NCYSA Recreation Council member - Current
Paul Buckley
Assistant Camp Director
BCS PE Teacher at Weaverville Elementary/Primary
USSF National Youth License
USSF "D" Coaching License
4 year player for NCAA Division 2 Mars Hill College
Former USL player for the West Virginia Chaos and the New Orleans Jesters
Arena Soccer League player for Performance FC
FUNdamentals camp staff (2006-Present)
HFC Staff coach (2004-Present)
NCYSA U18 State Championship coach with HFC 95 Red team
For more information about the camp, please email [email protected].
Birth Year | Age Group | ABYSA FUNdamentals Camp |
2019 | 4U |
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2018 | 5U | X |
2017 | 6U | X |
2016 | 7U | X |
2015 | 8U | X |
2014 | 9U | X |
2013 | 10U | X |
2012 | 11U | X |
2011 | 12U | X |
2010 | 13U | X |
2009 | 14U | X |
2008 | 15U | X |
2007 | 16U | |
2006 | 17U | |
2005 and 2004 | 18U/ 19U | |
Shane Weems
ABYSA Director of Coaching and Player Development
FUNdamentals Soccer Camps - Director
[email protected]
Will Voss
FUNdamentals Soccer Camps - Administrator
will@abysa.org
