Boys Soccer Summer Camp Serving Hartford, CT: Avon Old Farms School
Avon Old Farms School, 500 Old Farms Rd, Avon, CT 06001
CAMP DATES
SESSION 1: July 28-31, 2025
(Overnight & Extended Day Only)
*LESS THAN 10 SPOTS REMAINING
Directed by Mike Pilger & Staff
AGE & ABILITY GROUP
Revolution Soccer Camp is open to kids & teens ages 5 to 18. Campers will be grouped based on age and ability levels. Portions of the camp will be co-ed.
CAMP FEES
Overnight Camp: $769
Extended Day (9am – 8:30pm): $649
See “Check-In & Check-Out” below for exact times
* Team Discounts Available: Please click here for more information
OVERVIEW
Revolution Soccer is excited to announce the overnight boys soccer camp experience at Avon Old Farms this summer. Located just outside of Hartford, CT this site is the perfect location for camp!
Avon boasts tremendous facilities including great dorm living, an all-you-can-eat dining hall and several fields (both grass and turf). All campers will work on their individual technical skills and positional training, learn team concepts and scrimmage daily.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to elevate your game this summer at Avon Old Farms!
Camp Director
Michael Pilger begins his 17th season as head coach of the Trinity College men’s soccer team in 2020, having guided the Bantams to the NESCAC Championship Tournament in seven of the last 13 years. The Bantams posted one of the best seasons in the team’s history in 2011 with an 11-5-3 record and the program’s first NESCAC Finals appearance, as Trinity reached the NCAA Second Round for the first time since 1997. Pilger, named the NESCAC Coach of the Year in both 2007 and 2011, possesses a 234-185-48 record in 29 seasons as an NCAA Division III head coach. He is 93-122-25 in 17 years at Trinity including an 85-84-21 mark over the last 13 autumns. Trinity battled through an injury-plagued 2019 season with a 1-13-1 overall record and 0-10 mark in NESCAC play but is poised for a rebound with a talented and youthful roster. The Bantams enjoyed a successful season in the classroom with eight players collecting NESCAC All-Academic recognition in 2019-20.
Also a physical education instructor at the College, Pilger came to Trinity from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland and the Cleveland Crunch of the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL), where he coached in 2003 and 2002-03, respectively, after highly successful stints as head coach at the University of Rochester and Kenyon College. Pilger coached the Kenyon men’s soccer team from 1988-1991, leading the squad to the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament in 1990 and 1991. He was selected as the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) Coach of the Year in 1990 and 1991, and the NCAA Division III Great Lakes Region Coach of the Year and National Coach of the Year in 1990 after leading Kenyon to a perfect 18-0 regular season. Pilger guided the Rochester men’s soccer program to University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship titles and NCAA Tournament bids in 1993, 1995, and 1997 and to ECAC Championship titles in 1994 and 2000. He was selected as the UAA Coach of the Year in 1993 and 1997 and the NCAA Northeast Region Coach of the Year in 1995. Pilger posted records of 57-13-3 at Kenyon and 84-51-19 at Rochester in a total of 13 seasons.
Pilger is a 1982 graduate of Boston University with a bachelor’s degree in health and physical education, where he was an all-conference and an all-New England player throughout his career. He went on to play professionally and semi-professionally for six years. He has also been an assistant track and field coach at Trinity.
What to Expect
At Revolution Soccer Camps you’ll receive individualized soccer training through a superior curriculum regardless your age or ability level. We want young soccer players to improve in every aspect of their game; our camps put a focus on individual skill development while incorporating drills and matches to emphasize teamwork.
Features of our soccer staff include: Low camper-to-coach ratios; Groups based off of age & ability level; Fun, energetic, & experienced staff.
CAMP HIGHLIGHTS & TAKEAWAYS
Each camper will:
- Receive a Revolution Soccer Camps reversible jersey
- Develop their technical skills & tactical knowledge
- Participate in camp games with a chance to win prizes
- Compete amongst their peers in small sided games and camp scrimmages
- Experience overnight accommodations and take part in evening dorm activities
- Be given the opportunity to work with college coaches & players all week long
…and most importantly: HAVE FUN!
DAILY SKILLS BREAKDOWN
Footwork & Ball Control
- Dynamic warm up
- Agility & ball control
Technical Skills Training
- Shooting, passing & first touch
Tactical Skill Training
- Focus on field awareness & position-specific training
Game-Based Learning
- Competition – small sided
- Games & camp scrimmages
CHECK IN & CHECK OUT
Check In: 12pm – 1pm for both commuters and overnight campers. Tip for Extended Day Campers is to come at 12:30pm. First meal is Dinner. Check-in location will be at the overnight dorm.
Check Out: Parents are invited to attend final scrimmages that begin with warm-ups at 9:00am. The last meal is breakfast. Check-out will occur back at the dorms between 11:00 – 12:00pm. Commuters can exit camp from the field – please make sure you check out with a staff person first. Check out for extended day campers is 8:30pm except for the last day at 12pm
Soccer Typical Overnight Daily Schedule*
7:00AM – Wake up
7:30AM – Breakfast
8:45AM – Commuters Arrive
9:00AM – Daily Theme Workshop
9:30AM-11:30AM – Tactical Skills & Position Training
11:30AM – Cool Down & Extra Help
12:00PM-1:00PM – Lunch
1:00PM-2:00PM – Spike Ball, Frisbee & Recess Games
2:30PM-4:30PM – Small Sided Game > Strategy & Game Concept Training
4:30PM-5:00PM – Extra Help & Talent Show Practice/ Scavenger Hunt / Dorm Games
5:00PM – Dinner
6:00PM – Mandatory Rest
6:45PM-8:30PM – Soccer Scrimmages/ Team Based Drills
8:30PM – Optional Play the Coaches + Showers; Commuter Dismissal
9:30PM – Dorm Games and Socializing/ Evening Meetings
10:00PM – Lights Out
*Schedule may change, up to director on site and staff.
What to Bring to Camp
Below is a suggested list of items to bring to camp. We suggest that campers do not bring expensive personal items such as cameras, iPods/iPads, etc. Cell phones are allowed in the dorms and dining areas, but not on the field during training sessions. Please label every article you bring to camp. All items will be the responsibility of the camper. Revolution Soccer and its camp staff are not responsible for lost, stolen or forgotten items.
- Health Form
- Soccer Shoes (Indoor & Outdoor)
- Shin Guards, Soccer Socks, goalie gloves (If needed)
- Off-Field Clothes (Athletic Socks, T-Shirts, Shorts, Sweatshirts, etc)
- Athletic Sneakers
- Sunscreen
- Linens (Twin XL)
- Blanket/Sleeping Bag
- Pillow
- Toiletries
- Shower Towel
- Alarm Clock
- Portable Fan
CAMP REVIEWS
“I loved being able to try out different positions as I was unsure which one I liked the most. I am now playing in my favorite, Center Mid! I was so happy that the coaches were all nice to me and helped me develop my passing skills. I will definitely be coming back next year!”
Ted B.
“My son loved his experience at this camp! He cherished the opportunity to stay overnight, bond with teammates, and sharpen his skills. The coaches’ dedication and the camp’s atmosphere made it an experience he won’t soon forget. We’ll be back next summer!”
Paul K.
“This camp exceeded all expectations! Our son had a blast staying overnight, bonding with teammates, and refining his skills. The coaches’ dedication and the immersive atmosphere made it a truly memorable experience. We’ll definitely be back next summer!“
Trevor R.
“I loved being able to try out different positions as I was unsure which one I liked the most. I am now playing in my favorite, Center Mid! I was so happy that the coaches were all nice to me and helped me develop my passing skills. I will definitely be coming back next year.”
Ted B.
