December Camp

Service Description

At DD8 Academy, young athletes benefit from expert coaching by professional coaches and scouts from colleges and Europe, who implement our unique methodology and playing principles. Older participants will have valuable opportunities to showcase their skills, potentially opening doors to future opportunities in soccer. Join us to elevate your game and connect with a network of soccer professionals dedicated to fostering talent and growth. 🌍 European Coaches in Attendance We are honored to welcome two exceptional coaches who will be traveling to Arizona specifically to evaluate DD8 Academy players for the first time: 🇪🇺 Stiven Mikhail — UEFA A Licensed Coach Stiven brings elite experience, having coached across Belgium, Hungary, Austria, and Romania, and has played a major role in player placement throughout Europe. This will be his first time in the United States, and he is coming with the intention of identifying American talent for potential official trials in multiple European countries. Stiven is known for his professionalism, high-level methodology, and his ability to spot players with the right mentality and qualities to progress. 🇫🇷 Sébastien Chabbert — UEFA Pro GK License, Former Monaco & RC Lens Goalkeeper Sébastien will lead all goalkeeper training and curriculum throughout the camp. As a former goalkeeper for AS Monaco and RC Lens, and a UEFA Pro GK licensed coach, he brings unmatched knowledge of modern elite goalkeeper development. Representing RC Lens, one of the top academies in France and Europe, Sébastien will be evaluating and identifying younger DD8 players for potential invitations to summer opportunities in France. 🇪🇸 Potential Guest: Javier Modrego – CD Numancia Academy Director We are working to finalize attendance from Javier Modrego, who joined us last year and opened doors for multiple players in Spain. Javier has worked with major clubs such as Real Madrid, Getafe, Valladolid, and more. His programs include Spanish gap-year pathways, academy immersion opportunities, and potential trial placements. Special Addition for Our Female Players: Dyana Dawood We are proud to announce that Dyana Dawood will be in attendance to work closely with our female athletes. Dyana plays at the national team level now and played Division I soccer at top programs in Chicago and San Francisco. She will be supporting the girls throughout the camp by: • Providing guidance on reaching higher levels • Sharing her experience with