Nike Boys Soccer Camp Willamette University Salem, Oregon
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At NIKE Soccer Camps, our goal is to stimulate a love for the game in young athletes by showing them how to accelerate their own progress and success.
Set in the lush rolling hills of the Pacific Northwest, Willamette University provides the perfect setting for rigorous soccer training. Ages 10 and up benefit from the warm summer climate while pushing their bodies and minds to the limit
Highlights Include
- Campers are trained by top notch coaches
- Players are grouped by age and ability
- Skill development, team play, games
- Camp completion certificate
- Nike Soccer Camp T-shirt
Students have access to the newly renovated Sparks Field, with state-of-the-art lighting, and two other grass fields. The campus dining hall prides itself in offering a variety of high-quality choices to please both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
Meet your coaching staff
Camp Director
Lloyd Fobi
Lloyd Fobi recently completed his first year as the head coach of the Willamette University men’s soccer team. Prior to arriving at Willamette, Fobi was an assistant men’s soccer coach at nearby Corban University for a year and a half. He also has been a coach with the Oregon Olympic Development Program.
Willamette finished the 2011 season with a 6-9-2 overall record, including 5-8-1 in the Northwest Conference. The Bearcats won three more games overall and four more conference games than the previous year. Highlighting the schedule was a 2-1 win over eventual NWC champion Pacific Lutheran University. It was one of only two losses for PLU in conference play.
Read Full BioAs a college player, Fobi competed for the Oregon State University in Corvallis, Ore. He played on two teams that were nationally ranked (2003, 2005) and helped the Beavers qualify for the NCAA Tournament in 2003. Fobi hopes to continue the progress Willamette has made in recent years, while adding his own approach to the game. He also has coached with the Oregon Olympic Development Program.
Camp Code: SOBROR
At NIKE Soccer Camps, our goal is to stimulate a love for the game in young athletes by showing them how to accelerate their own progress and success. By partnering with NIKE, our title sponsor, and working with the country’s best coaches, we are able to offer an unforgettable growth experience no matter what your age or skill level.
What's included in the fee?
Overnight Campers: Professional coaching and instruction, all meals, housing, supervision and evening activities.
Extended Day Campers (varies with location) 9am-9pm: Professional coaching and instruction, lunch, dinner and evening activities.
Soccer balls may be purchased when you register for camp for an additional $15. Campers are not required to bring a ball to camp and purchasing one is optional.
Team Discount: If five or more campers register together, as a group by mail or fax, each camper will receive a $25 discount. Click “Get Brochure” above and print the application. All applications must be received at the same time via mail or fax. If all members of your group pay with a Visa or MasterCard, feel free to fax your applications to 415-479-6061 to expedite processing. Late or individual registrations are not eligible to receive the group discount.
24-hour supervision is an important feature of every NIKE Soccer Camp. Staff members reside in campers’ quarters and participate in all activities.
SESSION INFORMATION
Check-in: between 1:00-2:00pm at Kaneoke Commons
Check-out: 4:00pm from the dorms
INSTRUCTION
Ratio: 1:10
Players Grouped by: skill, age, years of experience
Evaluation: Written by coaching staff
Facility: Campers train on grass and turf fields
HOUSING
Dorm: Shepard Hall
Campers Per Room: 2
Roommates: guaranteed if requested 14 days prior to camp
Bathrooms: shared
Linens: Not provided
Air Conditioning: no, fan recommended
Key Deposit: $75– Bring a check made out to US Sports
Spending Money: $30
Medical Facility: an athletic trainers are on-site and a doctor is on-call for emergencies
TRAVEL
Closest Airport: Portland International Airport
Transportation: Not provided
Leo
Fun and hard work
I love Nike Soccer Camp because you get worked hard but it is still fun.
Glimpse of playing in college
If you are looking into playing for college, this gives you a taste of what it might look like, not to mention the coach gets to have a look at you firsthand.
Amazing camp
This camp was amazing. Our son had never been to a sleep away camp before, and was a little hesitant. By the first night, he called and asked if he could return next year! He even has half of his soccer team back home wanting to come next year.
Rewarding experience
This is the second year that we participated in this camp; both have been very rewarding experiences. The instructors are professional, but approachable to all campers. The coaches will push your player to levels that they can achieve, but think that they can not.
Fun and challenging atmosphere
Provides for a safe, fun, and challenging atmosphere to learn new skills and continue fine tuning existing skills
Rounding out players
Work well at rounding out the player - teaching them it is not a specific skill or position, but playing the "game" on a whole! Attitudes were great - Son absolutely loved it & was ready to go back prior to checking out!
Balance of working hard and having fun
Nike soccer camp does a good job of making sure we have fun but also making sure we work hard.
This camp does a good job in making sure that everyone is working hard and getting better, but also making sure everyone is enjoying themselves.
Great Theory Work
"I liked the way my son was able to have classroom instructional time that gave players a chance to watch soccer matches and see techniques and strategies used by other players. It's nice to mix the theory with the actual game."
Can't Wait for Next Year!
"I learned so much and had a great time. The coaches were really nice and helped me a lot. I loved it. I've never played soccer before but now I can't wait for the season to start! I can't wait to come back next summer!"
Erin M. PuyallupParent of Willamette University Camper
Became a more enthusiastic player
My son's week at camp taught him that he is not a position player - you need to be able to play where you are needed or best suited for that match. He came home a happier, even more enthusiastic player who is looking forward to returning next year!