North Hempstead, NY – Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board are excited to announce that after two years of successful camps, the ISTEP (Italian Soccer Training Program) will be returning to North Hempstead this summer with a Pre-season Warm-up clinic coached by professional AC Milan trainers. This program is for U12-U18 age groups, and will run from August 24th-28th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Manhasset Valley Park on Northern Boulevard.

This year, the ISTEP coaching staff will feature a new star, Massimo Agostini, a UEFA Master Certified trainer and former professional striker with AC Milan, AS Roma, Parma, Ancona, and Cesena. Agostini has won the Italian Cup, Titano Cup, UEFA Super Cup and more. Also on the coaching staff this season will be Cristian Arrieta, former member of the Puerto Rico National Team, Afredo Vergori, athletic trainer for UC Sampadoria, and Maurizio Bruna, a Serie A Team Scout.

“What a privilege it is to have these world-class soccer trainers visiting North Hempstead’s fantastic parks. This opportunity to offer our future soccer stars an opportunity to learn from the best in the industry is a unique opportunity and we are happy to be a part of it,” said Supervisor Bosworth.

The camp features specific individual player objectives for strikers, defense, and goalkeepers, to improve their effectiveness on the field. The clinic features trainers that played professionally in Italy and are UEFA A and B certified.

This year, the training program will cost $200. Those interested can sign up at www.istepusa.sportssignup.com or by calling (516) 883-0300 or maria@istepusa.com.

For more information about the many opportunities North Hempstead Parks and Recreation has to offer, please contact 311 or visit www.northhempsteadny.gov.

Youngsters take part in last year’s ISTEP clinic at Tully Park.