U.K. Meets U.S. in Soccer Camp

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Catching a breather and a lesson, Tyler Loder (center left) and Natalie Helms (center right) quickly raise hands to answer Coach Craig Brown’s question.

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Participants look and listen closely to Coach Craig’s instructions before picking up a new dribbling technique.

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Natalie Helms of Grand Terrace focuses on her technique despite the sweltering heat.

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Engaging in a game of Road Kill, Sebastian Diaz works on shooting and ball control.

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From left: William, Olivia, Justice, Ashlynn, Jonathan, Mia, Gavin and Matthew take a quick pause to wave to the camera.

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Gavin Mares (left) tries a sneak attack from behind as Olivia Lopez (center) and William Rohder (right) scramble for possession of the ball.

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Coach Tom Walbeoff (far right) instructs how to spread out on the field to create options in game play.

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Camp director and Coach Luke Wells a.k.a Coach Big Ears sits with his group to get a breather, water, and healthy snack break.

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Dominique Cooper (center right) gets prepared to be drenched by Coach Matt Alexander as she plays a word association game against Dylan Partin (left) while they cool off from ‘Fun in the Sun.’

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Local resident Michael Rosten poses with son Michael Jr. who is excited to be playing in the U-10 level this upcoming soccer season.

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From left: Carissa Green, Andrew Hehr and Katie Torres escape the heat of the day showing support and cheering their children on.

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From left: Isabella Barnard, Coach Matt, Malaya Magpali, and Ellie Barnard stop for a shot with the U.K. soccer camp’s World Cup trophy.

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Marco Howard high fives the coaches while running down Wembley walkway to the ESPN photo booth.

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The 4–6 year old group huddles with their certification of fundamental skills ready to take on the challenges of next years’ soccer camp.

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Miguel Ruelas takes time to support his youngest son Matthew Ruelas for the week-long soccer camp.

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From left: Coach Craig L. Brown, 21, from London; Coach Tom Walbeoff, 21, of Wales; Camp Director and Coach Luke Miles, 24, of Wales; and Coach Matt Alexander, 19, of England pass on their knowledge of soccer to the youth of Grand Terrace, CA.

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Vice President of the Grand Terrace Community Soccer Club (GTCSC) Robert Sanchez wraps up the day with son Robert Sanchez Jr. looking forward to the fall season starting at the end of August.