Joe Machnik's No. 1 Soccer Camps

By Regional Director, Christine Huber In today’s crazy world, every day it seems like another University or conference is cancelling their athletics.  What does that mean for high school players that want to play? Will tuition prices go down with virtual learning?  What is the future for the NCAA? Find out the answers to these … Continue reading "Navigating College Sports in the COVID-19 Era"

By Regional Director John Adams I’d like to start off by thanking Nick Roberts (Ashland), Will Dyer (Lawrence Tech), Mike Pilger (Trinity) and Chris Legates (Tackling College Sports) for taking time out of their busy schedule to chat with me about all things College Recruiting. I really enjoyed the 51 minutes we spent together. In here, … Continue reading "College Recruitment Tips from College Coaches Zoom Chat"

Good Evening,  No.1 Soccer Camps is closely monitoring the evolving Coronavirus (Covid-19) situation focusing on the health and welfare of our participants, their families and our staff. As a member of the No.1 Soccer family we feel that it is important to reach out to you personally to share with you our policies and procedures … Continue reading "No. 1 Soccer Camps & COVID-19"

The game of soccer continues to evolve and so too has the No.1 Soccer Camps. For over 40 years the No.1 Soccer Camps has been revered for its incredible staff, a cutting edge methodology and forward looking curriculum. We have been, and continue to be, at the forefront of the soccer camp industry. As the … Continue reading "No. 1 Soccer Camps – Elite Training Camp"

The No.1 National Training Centers for Goalkeepers Boy and Girls Ages U13-U18 The No.1 National Training Centers for Goalkeepers will provide a comprehensive and stimulating Goalkeeper specific training opportunity. For over 40 years the No.1 Soccer Camps have provided the most inclusive, comprehensive and pertinent Goalkeeper training in the country. Founded by Dr. Joseph Machnik, … Continue reading "New for 2019 – No. 1 National Training Centers for Goalkeepers"

We have renamed our Sr. Academy camp to the No.1 Elite Training Academy. This camp will combine the best of our Sr. Academy and College Prep camps to offer our High School and Club players the best and most complete training experience possible.  Ages U14-U19, 2000-2005 Male and Female, Field Players and Goalkeepers The No.1 … Continue reading "New for 2019 – Elite Training Camp"

  The No.1 Soccer Camps has always been at the forefront of providing the most relevant and modern methods in soccer camp instruction. In 2019 we will once again spread our wings and reach new heights with a revised and updated curriculum, as well as programming for campers at all age and ability levels. The … Continue reading "New Programs for 2019 – No. 1 Soccer Camps"

Dear Soccer, I never thought you would mean so much to me when I first started playing.  I never thought you’d be my first love.  I never thought you would take me to college. You have affected my life in so many different ways.  Thank you for being there for me for 17 years.  Thank … Continue reading "Dear Soccer,"

By: John Adams, No. 1 Soccer Camps Regional Director Practice Technique and Comfort On The Ball Weeks of preparation on the ball, receiving, trapping, killing, all pay off. Close control, or lack of it, is one of the two things easiest to observe in a tryout. (The other is pace). Don’t waste time on much … Continue reading "Tryout Tips for Players & Parents"

The World Cup, Russia 2018 By Dr. Joe Machnik In summers where there has been a World Cup, both Men’s and Women’s, it has always been a special time at No1 Soccer Camps. In the early years, when there was only limited TV coverage, we struggled to make the games available to our campers as … Continue reading "The World Cup, Russia 2018"