VRD SOCCER CAMPS OFFER FUN, UNIQUE COACHING
FROM INTERNATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF   
(Vail, Colo.) - The Vail Recreation District continues the summer season with several outstanding sports camps in August, available to kids of varying ages and abilities. VRD sports camps are unique in the high level of coaching staff available to participants in a variety of sports. 

TetraBrazil Soccer Camp | Ages 7-16 | August 1-5

Since 1999, TetraBrazil Soccer Academy has been bringing Brazilian soccer expertise to American players. TetraBrazil offers participants the opportunity to experience first-hand the kind of soccer training that has made Brazil the most successful soccer nation in the world. The camp will combine Brazilian techniques, footwork and moves with fun practice opportunities.
Cost is $185 for the week-long, half-day camp (7 to 16 years old) and $250 for the week-long, full-day camp (8 to 18 years old) and will take place at Ford Park in Vail. For more information or to register, click here.

Back 2 Basics All-Star Basketball Academy | Ages 6+ | August 1-4 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Join former NBA All-Star, All-Pro Sidney Moncrief along with his award-winning staff for four days of skill-building and learning the fundamentals of shooting, passing, dribbling, footwork and defense. This is the tenth season that the VRD has hosted Moncrief and his staff to Vail. Moncrief is known for his time playing for the Arkansas Razorbacks, including qualifying to the Final Four in 1978 prior to earning all-star status in the NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks. Moncrief was awarded Defensive Player of the Year twice as a player and has coached several teams in the NBA, in addition to 20 years of clinic experience. For more information or to register, click here.

Sidney Moncrief's Shooting Camp | Ages 10-16 | August 1-4 | 1:15-3:15 p.m.
Continue the Sidney Moncrief experience during this afternoon camp and zero in on shooting techniques. The camp will focus on individual shot mechanic analysis and a corrective action plan, form shooting instruction and training, progressive shooting practices and competitions, as well as shooting charts with effective tracking systems.For more information or to register, click here.

Vail Recreation District youth sports are sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. For a full listing of VRD Summer Camps, click here. To register online, click here. For more information on all other VRD sports offerings, go to www.vailrec.com or call 970-479-2280.

About the Vail Recreation District
The Vail Recreation District's mission is to offer diverse and exceptional recreation opportunities that enhance the physical, social and emotional well-being of all its residents and guests. The VRD aims to help Vail Valley residents and visitors pursue their recreational passions by providing the following outlets for competition in summer and winter via a running and a mountain bike race series, numerous tournaments and/or leagues for hockey, volleyball, lacrosse, softball, golf, tennis, soccer, flag football, broomball, figure skating and rugby; venues like Dobson Ice Arena, Vail Golf Club, Vail Nordic Center, Vail Gymnastics Center, Vail Nature Center, Vail Skatepark, Vail Tennis Center, Community Programming, Vail's Imagination Station and use of additional gyms, playing fields and the surrounding White River National Forest via collaboration with local entities; sports classes and camps for youth, adults and families; and opportunities to learn about and appreciate our Rocky Mountain environment through guided activities, classes and camps. 
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