Summer Soccer Camps

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    For those players (boys and girls) who are interested in playing soccer beyond high school I want to encourage you to attend a college sponsored soccer camp this summer. Many of the Texas colleges who field soccer teams host soccer camps during the summer.
    For the boys (and girls) UT Tyler, UT Dallas, East Texas Baptist University, and University of Mary Hardin Baylor are just a few examples of schools who will host camps this year. Consider visiting the schools' athletic websites to find out more about about dates and costs. Attending these camps can get you seen by coaches who would not see you any other time unless you play upper level club soccer.
    Girls have the added choices of Division 1 colleges in Texas such as Texas A&M, (one of the premier soccer camps in the U.S.) UT, Sam Houston, Baylor, Lamar, and many others around the state.
    While some of the above schools are division 3 schools, many are growing schools with strong academic as well as athletic programs. Don't discount these colleges as many have excellent financial aid programs that help pay for college (even though division 3 schools do not offer "athletic" scholarships) while you represent the school on the soccer pitch.
    One last thing - consider going with a friend or two. It may make your camp experience more enjoyable. Who knows? You all may find yourselves playing at the next level after high school graduation.