Kids learn fun and fundamentals of Youth Soccer

Twenty-five children in fifth through ninth grades braved the heat and made their way to the Hillsboro Sports Complex on July 28 and 29 for two fun filled days of soccer at the first annual Hillsboro Soccer Camp.

On Monday morning, the young players went through youth soccer skills training in the morning, working on speed, agility and other necessities for soccer. In the afternoon, the group made the trek to the Escape in downtown Hillsboro for a healthy lunch from Subway.They then visited the Orpheum for a special viewing of the film "Gracie", the story of a young girl and her struggle and determination to play competitive youth soccer.

On Tuesday, footwork and spacing were on the agenda for the campers, followed by an afternoon run down to the beach from the sports complex for a little swim in the lake.Among those helping teach at the camp were Jim White, Scott Niehaus, Kristel White, Stacey Payne, Robert Eddington, Angela Holcomb and Will Applegate.Hillsboro Head Soccer Coach Jason Burke and some current and former Hiltoppers also assisted at the camp.In addition to the soccer instruction, each camper also went home with a camp t-shirt, provided by CNB Banking Center in Hillsboro.