RIT Women's Soccer Academy
July 14th - 17th, 2022
Cost: Overnight - $375; Commuter - $325.
Ages: 14-18 years old
Description:
The focus of the RIT Women's Soccer Academy is to provide high school aged girls with an experience that acts as a snapshot of the college soccer environment. In addition to the tactical and technical development provided by top level coaches, the academy attendees will be exposed to the cutting edge advancements in leadership and mental toughness training. Guest speakers, panels, and video sessions will compliment the on-field time; providing athletes with a holistic approach to player development. The small number of campers is designed to provide a quality experience where individualized coaching and interaction is at the core of the curriculum.
Refund policy: Full refunds will only be given if requested more than 14 days prior to the start of the event. Any cancellations due to injuries or illness within 14 days of the event will require a medical note for a partial refund. Please allow up to 3 weeks after the conclusion of event for processing.
RIT Day Only Camp Covid-19 Requirements
RIT’s Visitor Covid Policy requires proof of vaccination or proof for all camp participants of a COVID-19 PCR negative test within 72 hours of coming onto campus, or proof of a COVID-19 Antigen test upon arrival for the first day of camp. These are required for all camps four hours or longer. Please email proof of vaccination or negative PCR test to your camp director prior to the event start date.
RIT Overnight Camp Covid-19 Requirements
RIT’s Visitor Covid Policy requires proof of vaccination for all camp participants. Negative PCR test or Antigens tests will not be accepted. Please email proof of vaccination to your camp director prior to the event start date.
Directions: Directions to RIT can be found on the RIT website at: http://www.rit.edu/maps/
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Schedule (Subject to change)
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Friday, July 15th
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12:00pm
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Registration
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Summer Housing Office, Gleason Hall
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1:30pm
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Announcements/Orientation
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Women's Practice Field
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2:00pm
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Warm Up
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Women's Practice Field
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2:15pm
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Technical Session
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Women's Practice Field
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5:00pm
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Dinner
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Gracie’s
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6:30pm
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Evening Matches
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Turf Field Under Lights
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9:00pm
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Free Time
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Dorms
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10:30pm
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Lights Out
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Dorms
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Saturday, July 16th
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8:00am
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Breakfast
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Gracie's
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8:45am
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Warm Up
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Women's Practice Field
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9:00am
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Technical Session
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Women's Practice Field
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11:00am
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Lunch
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Gracie's
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1:00pm
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Leadership Seminar
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RIT Women's Soccer Wing
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2:30pm
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Warm Up
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Women's Practice Field
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2:45pm
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Tactical Session
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Women's Practice Field
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5:00pm
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Dinner
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Gracie's
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7:30pm
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Evening Matches
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Turf Field Under Lights
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9:00pm
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Recovery time/relax
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Dorms
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10:30pm
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Lights Out
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Dorms
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Sunday, July 17th
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8:30am
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Breakfast
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Women’s Soccer Team Room
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9:00am
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Closing Ceremonies
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Women's Soccer Team Room
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9:30am
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Warm Up
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Turf Field
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10:00am
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Final Matches
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Turf Field
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12:00pm
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Depart
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RIT Campus
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Coaching Staff
In her first 10 seasons on the bench, RIT head coach Liz Masterson has built the women’s soccer program into one of the best in the Northeast region. Masterson guided the Tigers to 11 wins in 2019, and a trip to the Liberty League Tournament.
Masterson, the 2012 Liberty League Coach of the Year, has an 100-58-27 (.613) overall record in her 10 seasons on the bench at RIT. Her 100 wins are second all-time at the university. Under Masterson’s guidance, the Tigers have made three appearances in the NCAA Division III Tournament (2011, 2012 and 2018) and nine postseason berths. She led the Tigers to a spot in the 2010 Empire 8 Tournament, and eight appearances in the Liberty League Tournament (2011-15 and 2017-19). Masterson led RIT to its first Liberty League Championship title game in 2013, before falling to the eventual NCAA National Champion, William Smith. RIT went 12-5-4 in 2013, setting a program record with 12 shut-outs, while allowing just 14 goals. In 2015, Masterson helped guide the Tigers to a 12-4-2 record and their first NSCAA Division III national ranking in program history. Last season, RIT was ranked as high as 15th nationally. Under Masterson’s tutelage, 49 players have earned All-Conference honors, including seven in 2019. Mia White was named Liberty League Player of the Year, , earning first team honors along with 2019 Rookie of the Year, Christine Cataldo-Smith. Abbey Saia, Jessica Jones and Morgan Monteith were second team picks, while Maggie Hoey and Alyssa Salls were honorable mention selections. Each of the last six seasons, RIT has been awarded with the Team Academic Award by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA), for maintaining a team grade point average of 3.0 or better. In 2019, 12 Tigers were selected to the Liberty League All-Academic Team for maintaining at least a 3.3 cumulative grade point average. Marla Roberts became the program’s first Google Cloud First Team Academic All-America selection in 2018. Chester was a 2018 United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division III Second Team Women’s Scholar All-America. In 2015, Elizabeth May was a CoSIDA Third Team Academic All-America selection, while Amanda Murray was a third team selection in 2014. Jamie Martinez was a second team Academic All-American selection in 2013, while also earning NSCAA second team All-American honors. Emily Shoemaker earned 2015 NSCAA All-Academic honors and was named the 2016 RIT Senior Female Athlete of the Year. Masterson also serves as an advisor to the RIT Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), which has hosted numerous events on campus and off that helps promote RIT Athletics as well as allow the student-athletes to give back to the Rochester community. Masterson came to RIT after serving two seasons as the head women’s soccer coach at Elmira College. While at Elmira, she helped Elmira earn the NSCAA All-Academic Team awards in 2008 and 2009. Four Soaring Eagles earned All-Empire 8 honors in Masterson’s two seasons. Masterson is a 2005 graduate of St. Lawrence University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in government. She was a four-year starter of the varsity soccer team, serving as captain in 2004. Masterson earned NSCAA first team All-American honors in 2003. She was a three-time All-Region performer (2001, 2003 and 2004); and a four-time first team All-Liberty League performer from 2001-04. She scored 20 goals and added 15 assists for 55 points at St. Lawrence. After graduation, Masterson went on to Manhattanville College where she earned a master’s degree in sport business management in 2008, while serving as the assistant coach for the women’s soccer team for two seasons. In June 2011, Masterson graduated from the NCAA Women Coaches Academy. She has her advanced diploma from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) and has her U.S. Soccer Federation “B” License. Masterson played one year with the Massachusetts Stingers of the WPSL and three seasons with the Rochester Rhinos of the W-League from 2006-2008. She was a three-year captain and started every game for Rochester. Masterson is the Rhinos’ all-time leader in games played. A native of Steamboat Springs, Colo., Masterson now resides in Rochester with her husband, Evan Schutt, their daughter Harper, and son Kailan.
