Camp Shutout,
We have thought long and hard for a long time about how to best serve you, the Camp Shutout goalkeeper. I mentioned in July that exciting things are happening within Camp Shutout. We discussed and decided to take into account all aspects that are important to you. Those components are: Staff, surface, cost, location, on-line poll, competition in camp, location that wants us (yes, Marquette was great to us and still still wanted us), length of camp, lodging, proximity of lodging to training ground, meals, rest/recovery and more.
With all of this in mind we have chosen to move Camp Shutout to Stevens Point, WI for summer 2012. (2 hours Northwest of Milwaukee)
Below you will find the details that went into the decision:
Staff…all staff are on board for the move to Stevens Point..will be on site 24/7 and we will continue to work with Fire GK/CS staff member Sean Johnson. (always dependent on his Fire schedule)
Surface…the surface at the PCYS facility is grass and is first rate…I have hosted Camp Shutout Road Shows there for 4 years.
Cost…you will see a minimal (potentially no) increase in Camp Shutout costs. We will have more details specific to this matter in early 2012.
Location…The PCYS soccer-specific facility in Stevens Point is thick/natural grass/in a nice side-by-side field set up with plenty of provided shade. It is a great learning environment as we will not be far from one another but PLENTY of space to train. Flying in will still be available to MKE or a regional airport in Stevens Point.
On-line poll…in an earlier poll…we had over a hundred respondents and 90% expressed the desire to follow Camp Shutout should we move. Thanks.
Competition in camp…this is a year to year scenario but I will say that enrollment and competition has increased each year since 1989. We will provide the coaching and environment, you provide the magic.
Location that wants us…Eric Wiberg www.wibergwgs.com and the community are making this happen for Camp Shutout…the people in Stevens Point want us in Stevens Point!
Lodging…We could not ask for a better arrangement than a top notch hotel that is helping Camp Shutout with this move, air conditioning, proper beds, in-room bathroom/shower and all amenities associated with a quality hotel. Holiday Inn Stevens Point Parents are welcome to look into staying a night or two if you choose…or more.
Length of camp…I do not anticipate anything changing here…always open to thoughts.
Proximity of lodging to training ground…we are closer to the training ground than we were at Marquette and it is a safe/short walk.
Meals…we have access to our own sponsored meals as well as the hotel kitchen.
Rest/recovery and more…this is a big point for you the GK…the hotel will provide the proper rest and recovery you need for a challenging week of GK training. Air conditioning, nice bed, proper bathrooms, hotel amenities, meeting space, inclement weather video opportunities and more.
Lastly, if desired, we can discuss a remote check-in and bus (ex: Gurnee) for the Illinois GK. Illinois and Wisconsin GK’s make up 80+% of camp Shutout enrollment so we will plan on leaving no stone unturned to make this transition a comfortable one.
As always we are open to all thoughts…please email me at stan.anderson@marquette.edu
Keep training and working hard!
Stan Anderson
Camp Shutout
Founder
www.campshutout.com
262-456-7595
Twitter: @soccer_coach
Good evening Camp Shutout!
Welcome to all the new Camp Shutout keepers that will be joining us this summer…this email will provide plenty of information for you as we get closer to July 26.
Head Count?
We are OVER 130 keepers with just over 3 weeks of registrations left. We will STOP TAKING REGISTRATIONS AT 140 but will start a waiting list…again, thank you for already making 2009 the highest attended year! Dare I say that Camp Shutout may be the highest attended camp in the country.
There are also many exciting things happening with the staff…we plan for all of it to come together for you.
Food?
Qdoba will again be participating with a meal…Sobelman’s will also be participating with a meal…Cousins will also be providing a meal….to these fine establishments we are truly appreciative!
Planning for the week?
You are welcome to attend Camp Shutout any time you would like but….for the younger keepers I would encourage you to attend Thursday night and then pick up at Valley Fields on Friday at 12:00. There will be plenty of play on Thursday night and Friday morning.
For the older keepers I would encourage you to attend Friday night and then pick up at Valley Fields on Saturday at 12:00. There will be plenty of play on Friday and Saturday morning.
Dan Pfeifer will be in attendance with music and he will be announcing the event!
On Thursday/Friday night you will have the opportunity to head to Sobelman’s, great sponsor, with your son/daughter as it is just a stone’s throw from the training ground.
We will have the curfew time for these nights as we get closer.
Lodging?
If you were looking to come in for Thursday/Friday and then looking to spend the night for next day pick up I suggest: HIlton City Center, Iron Horse Hotel or The Ambassador.
Gloves?
Courtesy of Stefans Soccer Supply we do have some PUMA King XL Gun Cut gloves for $55. This is the same glove the staff will be wearing. Quantities are limited and will be first come/first served. I am working on another program with another brand…details to follow.
Roadshow?
The Stevens Point Road Show was a rousing success. 63 keepers which was a double digit increase from last year. Eric Wiberg did a great job and the Camp Shutout staff performed very well…first class all around!
The Grand Rapids Road Show is coming up next week…still room to register…we will have over 20 keepers in our first year and first ever venture to Michigan. John Clark is the contact at 616-690-3009
Tshirt?
We will be debuting a new Tshirt in Grand Rapids…they will be on sale at Camp Shutout at Marquette.
Skit Night?
Remember we will have a skit night…plan ahead! This year could the best!
Roommate?
If you have not done so already please notify Mary if you have a roommate request. Marypanderson@gmail.com
Summerfest?
Don’t forget Marquette Soccer will be at Summerfest this Friday from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Pictures, soccer tennis, coaches, players, autographs and more…
All for now….
See you soon!
Stan
Camp Shutout
Founder
www.campshutout.com
Just a quick note to welcome a Hideki Nakada to the Camp Shutout list…he is the newly appointed Assistant Coach/Goalkeepers Specialist for the Marquette women’s team.
Off to Camp Shutout Road Show Stevens Point.
Stan
