Bears VIP Clinic

The VIP Clinic is a unique clinic that allows  student-athletes the opportunity to receive an in-depth experience of the athletic AND academic experience at a high academic institution.

The clinic is limited in size in an effort to give a more personal and interactive experience to each player.  The clinic will be multi-faceted, with sessions on the field, and in the classroom.  From a soccer perspective it will include small-group training with the Brown coaching staff, video analysis, an introduction to strength and conditioning at the collegiate level, a nutrition talk, and individual meetings for goal-setting and post-clinic feedback.  From an academic standpoint, the clinic will include a college-talk panel with our current players, a classroom workshop that includes major/career exploration to help high school students navigate what they might want to study in college, and a prep class to help students answer questions about college recruitment and prepare for the college application process.  Students will leave this interactive clinic feeling knowledgeable about what to expect at the collegiate level both on and off the field.  This clinic is open to any and all entrants.

• Video Analysis and Review of Competition
• Strength and Conditioning Intro
• Goal-setting & Mental Preparation Training
• Ivy League Education Prep
• NCAA Eligibility Process and Academic Standards
• Recruiting Process and Rules Education
• Classroom Series to help Student-Athletes start thinking about their College Major/Interest
• Campus and Athletic Tour / Information Session

The field sessions will involve scrimmages, multidimensional drills, and competitive small-sided games and 11 vs. 11 games that will emphasize the intricacies of the beautiful game of soccer.  The exact schedule is subject to change, but above is what you can generally expect and what we were able to provide at last year's VIP clinic.

Location:  Brown University, 255 Lloyd Avenue, Providence, RI 02906.  The Center for Lacrosse and Soccer (CLS) is the large gray building on the left upon entering the parking lot.

Who: Prospective Student-Athletes from 8th grade and up, interested in elite training with the Brown Coaching Staff and learning more about the classroom experience at a high academic institution.

Registration: Field check-in will begin at 9:15am on July 14th.  

Refunds: No refunds, however, your clinic credit can be applied to a future clinic.  We announce our clinics seasonally, so please continue to check our clinic site at www.brownwomenssoccerclinics.com.

Accommodations: This is NOT an overnight clinic.  You/your parents will be responsible for getting accomodations in the area, and transportation to and from the clinic each day.  Please see a list of hotels in the area here Brown Hotels.  

Meals:  Lunch, snacks, and water/gatorade will be provided each day.  Attendees should eat breakfast before they come, and will be dismissed each evening in time to go to dinner with family.

Questions: Please contact the Women’s Soccer Staff at brownwsoccer@gmail.com

Reminders: 

• The clinic will be held outdoors on turf.  Please dress appropriately for the weather.
• Please plan to bring a ball (if possible), water bottle, shin guards, cleats, and sneakers.  There will be water at the facility for you to refill your water bottles.
• More details will be sent out to provide information for lunch options, packing needs, pre-work for the classroom sessions, and daily schedule.

Testimonials from previous VIP Clinic Participants:

"Working with coaches on the field, getting to know their approaches to the game and what they value in a player and across-the-field formations. Interacting with the coaches and getting to know their personalities, what they see, and what they value was great and positive learning. I had a great time, and it was priceless to be on campus, in the locker room, and working on the field to truly understand what a student-athlete looks like at Brown University."

"This was the best camp I’ve ever attended. The campus and the field are breathtaking. The coaching staff really inspire you to keep growing as a player to reach your goal of D1 soccer."

"The VIP Clinic offers prospective student-athletes and their families a program that combines top-notch athletic training, positive player enrichment and development, and insightful information about the collegiate recruiting process that is truly comprehensive and content-rich!"

Bears Elite Soccer Clinics are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender).

Financial assistance is available to those who qualify