Ocala, FL – Sports activities at WEC will work with MLS professional ahead Erik Hurtado to launch elite soccer participant improvement packages at World Equestrian Heart this summer season. With greater than a decade {of professional} expertise and MLS appearances for golf equipment just like the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Sporting Kansas Metropolis and D.C. United, Hurtado brings high experience and high-level coaching to gamers within the Larger Ocala space. In July and August, Hurtado will lead two intensive youth participant improvement coaching camps, together with ongoing non-public coaching classes for gamers of all ages later this summer season.
The 2-day camps might be supplied July 12-13 (indoor) and August 9-10 (out of doors) from 9am to 1pm for ages 9-13 and 3pm to 7pm for ages 14-17. Classes will give attention to developmental workout routines designed to enhance pace and agility, dribbling and ball management, capturing, stamina and health. Gamers may also work on communication and spatial consciousness in 1v1 and 2v2 attacking and defending drills and take part in a 5v5 scrimmage event.
Drawing on his skilled background, Hurtado designs camps that replicate the depth and construction of a professional coaching atmosphere, continuously adapting drills and challenges to satisfy the wants of every particular person participant. Camps are open to certified gamers ages 9-17 with at the very least one 12 months of aggressive membership expertise. Registration is now accessible on-line at sportsatwec.com.
Along with participant improvement camps, Hurtado will provide non-public coaching classes for gamers of all ages later this summer season. Hourly classes might be tailor-made to every athlete’s developmental targets, mentality, health degree and general technical abilities.
“We’re thrilled to deliver Erik’s expertise to Sports activities at WEC,” stated World Equestrian Heart Director of Sports activities, Wyatt Stephens. “Entry to his expertise and professionalism is an unimaginable alternative for younger athletes in Ocala. Our mission at Sports activities at WEC is to offer top-quality packages and coaching, and dealing with Erik permits us to ship on that promise.”
About Erik Hurtado A standout at D1 Santa Clara College, Hurtado was a four-time workforce MVP, 2012 Convention Participant of the 12 months, and earned All-American honors earlier than being chosen fifth general within the 2013 MLS Draft by Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
All through an 11-season MLS profession, Hurtado revamped 170 appearances with golf equipment together with Vancouver, Sporting Kansas Metropolis, CF Montreal, Columbus Crew and D.C. United. He was a three-time recipient of the ‘Purpose of the 12 months’ award and led the league in goals-per-minute in 2020.
Hurtado continues his ardour for soccer and health by means of youth improvement, sharing his elite information of the game and profession expertise with the native soccer group.
