Some photos from last years first Power Camp in our region

Soccer- boys and girls aged 5-12

Artem Makarenko is the CEO and head coach of SkillsU FC. Initially playing as a central midfielder in the Ukraine at the highest level in the country. Artem launched his professional coaching career eight years ago. As a licensed youth coach, he had trained kids in Brooklyn's well-known soccer clubs: Brooklyn Italians, FA Euro, BridgeView, and Chernomorets. Artem answered few questions, so you have a chance to know him a little closer.Come and train in an Inflatable Soccer Field with a former Ukrainian soccer pro.

Julia Makarenko, the co-founder, COO, and coach at Skills. Julia is a fantastic role model for our players. She supports kids' cross- disciplinary development and gives them space to nurture their unique talents. She's the first to ensure all the kids have their smiles on as they practice.

Baseball- boys and girls aged 5-12:

Jordan Bernacet coaced at Siena Baseball as an Assistant Coach from September 2023- June 2024. He primarily worked with the outfielders and as the team's baserunning coach. As of the summer of 2024 he accepted a postion as an Assistant Coach at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI).

Bernacet has spent time at the D1 level as a Coach/Recruiting Coordinator at Savannah State University in Savannah, Georgia, helping the team to a 67-26 overall record, a regular season title in 2022, and an SIAC Tournament Runner-Up finish in 2023. He coached 11 All-Conference and three All-Region selections in two seasons, as well as the 2022 SIAC Player of the Year.

Volleyball- girls aged 7-12:  

Coach Heather Palmatier is a highly respected volleyball coach at Schoharie Central School, known for developing competitive, fundamentally sound athletes and strong team culture. With a focus on advanced skill development, court awareness, and disciplined play, she consistently prepares athletes to perform at a high level. At camp, Coach Heather brings an intentional, high-energy approach that challenges players to grow in both performance and character.

Basketball- boys and girls aged 7-12:

coaches are still being finalized