Academic 50 Virtual Seminars
Due to the unique circumstances in Summer 2020, EXACT has turned our traditional 1st day of camp into a pre-week, at-your-own-pace virtual experience.
The Academic 50 is now a two day "in-person" event (view your camp dates on your dashboard), with bonus training and guidance provided below.
Virtual Seminar Options
for Academic 50 Campers
All seminars below are completely optional.
Available "on-demand" the full week prior to camp, allowing your family to easily travel to camp on your preferred schedule. The typical athlete will watch one per each day before camp, but you are welcome to use any/all of your choice.
Five Day Prep for Camp
Camp is in 5 days! Get ready... physically, technically, mentally
Coach Paul Hennessey (Cal Tech) guides day 2 [plus bonus upper body fitness info here]
Coach Paul Hennessey (Cal Tech) guides day 3 of prep, [plus bonus leg exercises here]
Physical Preparation
Watch the dynamic warm-up with Edgewood College Soccer Coach.
Watch the Figure 8 drill with Coach Setodji.
Coach Paul Hennessey (Cal Tech) shares on-the-ball training that you can do this week
Check out tips & drills for fitness that we've shared in our instagram site (e.g. Day 1)
Technical Tune-Up
Coach Paul Hennessey (Cal Tech) shares guidance for how to get train on your own, to stay in shape and technically proficient
EXACT interviews Coaches Tim Marchisotto (Benedictine Mesa University) and Emily Ottenhoff (Calvin University) on how to train by your self
Coaches Michael Wentz (Emory University) & Jacob Pesarcik (Ana Maria College) share guidance for goalkeepers (including the presentation)
Coach Cesar Gomez (Wheaton College) shares a practice guidance for short technical on the ball workout you can do now to get ready
Mental Mindset
Learn foundational, expert guidance for building a champion mindset (with Coach Jay Martin, OWU)
Creating a personal 'identity' that will empower you to achieve your goals (with Coach Barry Tarter)
Learn techniques for enhancing your confidence through body control & posture (with Coach Barry Tarter)
Explore guided techniques on how to set a plan for reaching your goals (with Coaches Simon Clements & Jess Gregory)
Continuing the B.A.G. session above, doing the 'small' things that help you manage your success daily (with Coach Simon Clements)
How to set appropriate goals that follow the S.M.A.R.T. approach (with Coach Jess Gregory)
Recruiting Process
Learn how to approach video, especially during these uncertain times with EXACT and three coaches: Martin Desmarais (MIT), Kevin Driggs (St. Marys), Bianca Keil (Univ Minnesota Morris).
EXACT interviews Coach Jamie Franks (University of Denver, Head Coach)
Learn tips and strategies for an effective email to college coaches with coaches Joe Sagar (Lawrence University) and Keith Simons (Wesleyan University)
EXACT interviews Coach Sean Phillips (University of Illinois Chicago) covering various topics such as how he approaches coaching, recruiting, and leadership
Men's Head Coach Brian Jaworski shares insight on the "day in the life" of a college soccer player
EXACT interviews coach Jess Greer (Washington State) to understand the timeline of playing collegiate soccer
EXACT interviews Coach Elmar Bolowich (George Mason Soccer, Head Coach)
EXACT interviews Coach Rob Thompson (Clemson) to understand when players should ask about scholarship money
EXACT interviews Coach Maryn Beutler (Oregon Women's Soccer) about what are the intangibles that coaches look for
Women's Head Coach Ellery Gould shares insight on the "day in the life" of a college soccer player
other ESSENTIAL camp details: