When soccer coach Mike Getman began hosting camps in Birmingham in the 1990s, there were few soccer players in the state, but that has changed.
“The sport has grown into one of the most popular in Alabama, with every college and high school fielding teams,” says Getman, who was head coach of the men’s soccer team at UAB from 1992 to 2018.
Kids who want to develop their skills in this increasingly popular sport this summer can attend the Mike Getman Soccer Camp in Birmingham.
“No one has more experience in developing youth soccer players,” says Getman, who built UAB into a Top 25 program and had over 50 players become professionals.
Getman will offer full-day camps for boys and girls ages 5-12 at Levite Jewish Community Center (LJCC) from June 3-7 and July 8-12.
There will be half-day camps for boys and girls ages 5-12 at Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex from June 10-14 and July 22-26.
Boys and girls ages 10-18 can attend an advanced camp at LJCC from June 24-28 or a striker/keeper camp at Liberty Park Soccer Complex from July 19-21.
“We offer great coaching from experts — including many college coaches and players — who can help each player develop to their fullest potential,” Getman says. “We offer excellent facilities and a curriculum that’s been developed over the past 30 years.”
With a camper-staff ratio of 7 to 1, the Mike Getman Soccer Camp provides individualized coaching and supervision.
In addition to soccer, participants build their confidence, meet new friends and enjoy a fun, exciting camp experience, with such amenities as swimming and splash pads, Getman says.
For details, including rates and registration, go to mikegetmansoccercamp.com.
