Start Date: | 04/07/23 |
End Date: | 04/07/23 |
Registration Opens: | 01/17/23 |
Registration Closes: | 04/02/23 |
Camp Fee: | $50 |
Description:
The RIT Women's Soccer - Player Clinic is designed for student-athletes who are interested in playing college soccer. The clinic will include high level training sessions conducted by the RIT Coaching Staff and players, and will be held outdoors on RIT’s turf field. Attendees can expect to feel the difference that separates the RIT Soccer experience!
Equipment:
Please bring two sets of training gear, soccer cleats or turfs, shin guards, a towel, and rain gear.
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 4 weeks after the conclusion of event for processing.
Directions: Directions to RIT can be found on the RIT website at: http://www.rit.edu/maps/
Pickup Policy
To track all drop-offs and pickups of children, parents/guardians are required to sign children in/out on the daily attendance sheet. Staff are not permitted to sign these sheets on behalf of parents/guardians.
Generally, persons picking up children must be at least 18 years of age and bring a valid photo identification. In exceptional circumstances, and only with the parent/guardian’s written consent, a younger individual may be permitted to pick up a child.
Friday, April 7th, 2023
9:00 am .............................. Check-In at Doug May Field
9:10 am .............................. Field Session I Begins
11:00 am .............................. Lunch at Gracie's
12:00 pm .............................. Player Panel
1:00 pm .............................. Field Session II Begins – Turf Field
2:45 pm .............................. Closing Remarks
Coaching Staff
Liz Masterson
Monica Cook
Dr. Monica Cook returns for her eighth season as an assistant coach in 2022. Cook completed her four years of NCAA competition in 2010 as a captain of the RIT Women’s Soccer team.
She transitioned into a coaching role while completing her PhD in Imaging Science at RIT, assisting Head Coach Liz Masterson from 2011-2014. She helped lead the team appeared to a post-season appearance four years, including two appearances in the NCAA Tournament (2012 and 2013).
“Our team and coaching staff are all beyond excited to have Monica back at RIT,” says head coach Liz Masterson. “During the time between her last time coaching with the program to now, she has stayed closely involved, which has made for a seamless transition.”
“I’m really excited to be back at RIT. My heart has always been tied closely to this incredible soccer program and the RIT athletic department,” Cook says. “While there are many aspects of returning that feel comfortable, the program has made so much growth in my absence and I’m anxious to see what is in store for this fall season.”
Cook will be responsible for the midfield and forward performance, recruiting, and all aspects of program operations and development.
Tara Masci
Tara begins her first season as the goalkeeper coach in 2022. Masci is the founder of Goalkeeper Performance Training which is committed to providing the highest quality training for goalkeepers of all skill levels.
Masci served as the Women’s Goalkeeper Coach at Monroe Community College, from 2002-04.
Masci is a member and presenter of the United Goalkeeper Alliance, a worldwide organization made up of elite Goalkeeper Coaches who are committed to best practice in teaching and coaching our youth goalkeepers.
She played three seasons at West Virginia University. During her junior year at WVU Masci served as President of the Student Athlete Advisory Council, (SAAC) and was chosen to represent WVU athletics at a national leadership conference in Orlando, FL. She played for the pre-professional W-League Rochester Ravens, playing six seasons including an exciting exhibition game against the US Women’s National Team.
Masci holds her Advanced National Goalkeeper Diploma from United Soccer Coaches as well as a D license from United States Soccer Federation.
A native of Rochester, Masci graduated from The Aquinas Institute where she started for four years, earning All-Greater Rochester First Team honors twice. Under her leadership, Aquinas won their first two Section V championships and made their first ever State final appearance in program history. She is also a proud Sports Hall of Fame Inductee at The Aquinas Institute.