Age Appropriate Development
U6 (4, 5 year olds)
U8 (6, 7 year olds)
U10 (8, 9 year olds)
U12 (10, 11year olds)
Flying Changes
Cross Directional
Taos high altitude soccer training located in Historic Taos, New Mexic0.
Elevation 6,952'
Who is it for: The Collegiate & Aspiring Collegiate Athlete
Training sessions will be conducted by the Taos High Altitude Soccer Training Staff Under the Direction of Katlin Okamoto & Michael Hensley.
Session I: (Advanced High School / Collegiate Level Players): TBA
Dates: Beginning TBA
For more specific information: Please Contact: TBA
Session II (Elite Youth Players)
Dates: Beginning TBA
For more specific information: Please Contact: TBA
The Taos Center for Excellence High Altitude Training offers an opportunity for elite soccer players to engage in a week of intense training above 7000 feet.These training sessions are designed specifically for current collegiate players who are preparing for their upcoming seasons as well as elite youth players who aspire to play at the collegiate level. Technical skills training, fitness, coordination and agility will be the primary focus in preparing the serious athlete for the next level of play.Every participant should expect to be challenged mentally and physically. Athletes should come to camp with a strong training base from their collegiate or club team.While serious in nature, the sessions are equally enjoyable for all participants. Players will also have the opportunity to explore the historic community of Taos.The session will conclude with a hike to Wheeler Peak (New Mexico’s high point at 13,161 ft.). Lungs, calves and quads will feel the 3,000 plus vertical gain as you climb high above the famous Taos Ski Valley.
KATLIN OKAMOTO: Assistant Coach, Smith College Soccer Program (Fall 2009-Present), Volunteer Assistant Coach: Colorado College Women’s Soccer (Fall 2008-Spring 2009), Staff Coach: Pride Soccer Club, Colorado Springs, CO (Fall 2008), Taos High School Girl’s Varsity Soccer (Fall 2007) Director of Girls Programs: Soccer Without Borders, San Francisco, CA (7/2007-1/2009) USSF “E” License. Played collegiately at Colorado College Division I Women’s Program: (2003-2007), Co-Captain (2005-2007), 2006 NCAA Tournament appearance, CC Team Rookie of the Year (2003), Division I All-Independent 2nd Team (2004), Division I All-Independent 1st Team(2005), Division I All-Academic Team (2005), Conference USA All-Academic Team Honorable Mention (2006), ESPN The Magazine’s Academic All-District 7 1st Team (2006), Laura Golden Award winner (2007).
MICHAEL HENSLEY: Thirty plus years coaching experience. Founder & director of the “Soccer Skilzs” soccer camps as well as the founder and director of the “Soccer in the Park” & “Soccer After Dark” regional soccer programs. As a coach Mr. Hensley has led teams to three 3V3 US National Championships (girls) and one 3V3 US National Champion runner up (boys). USSF National “Y” License.
CASEY TONREY: Played collegiately at Boston University Division I Men’s Program. Coaching experience includes three years as Volunteer Assistant Coach at the University of Massachusetts. In addition Mr Tonrey is currently the Taos High School Women’s soccer coach. High School Playing Experience - Played on two Massachusetts state champion teams at Duxbury High School. Member of the All New England Team in high school Holds BA in Psychology, MA in Education. Most recent accolades Old Guy - Golden Boot - TSC 8v8 at age 45.
