Nike Soccer Camp with Player ONE Performance - Saratoga H.S.
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Experience the Unique, Player-Centric Approach to Training
Player ONE Performance and Nike Soccer Camps come together to offer a camp experience sure to improve our campers' skills and provide lots of fun in Saratoga for this summer!
ABOUT PLAYER ONE PERFORMANCE: Formed in 2017, Player ONE Performance has firmly established itself as Northern California's premier club neutral, supplemental training and camp program. Offering personalized, energetic, detail orientated sessions, P1P has attracted players of all levels, boasting a training client list that includes MLS Professionals, MLS Allstars, US National Team Members, D1 College National Champions, Youth National Champions, along with youth players of all ages and abilities.
With a newly created curriculum, formed over 18 years of youth coaching, P1P has the perfect camp product for all players who genuinely desire to improve their game and leave the camp a better player. An intensive focus on technique, movement, goal-scoring, game intelligence, and mental preparation, will provide the player with everything they need to leave the camp feeling confident and prepared.
Highlights Include
- Nike Soccer Camp T-Shirt
- A brand new, modern coaching curriculum
- Low Camper to Coach ratio 12:1
- Daily social media content (videos, live stories, pictures)
- Nike prizes and giveaways
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Ben Maxwell
A native of Scotland, Ben Maxwell has been coaching in the USA for 13 years. Ben has coached in 10 states, and has been settled in California for 10 years. In his time in California, Ben has proven to be one of the top youth soccer coaches, notably when it comes to the long term technical development of the player.
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Camp Details
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
**RECOMMENDED FOR COMPETITIVE PLAYERS**
Players must be playing at a competitive, travel level, arriving to camp each day fully equipped, ready to play, work hard, and learn. This is not a camp for beginners.
CAMP INFO:
- Summer Camp Dates:
- June 10-14, 2024 (Mon-Fri) Theme of the week: Goal Scoring
- June 17-21, 2024 (Mon-Fri) Theme of the week: Speed and Agility
- July 8-12, 2024 (Mon-Fri) Theme of the week: Position Specific
- July 15-19, 2024 (Mon-Fri) Theme of the week: Small Sided Games
Gender: Coed
Ages:
Playmakers: 6-10
Performance: 11-14
Camp Hours:
Half-Day: 9:00am - 12:00pm**
Full-Day: 9:00am - 3:00pm**
- Meals: Lunch is NOT provided. Please bring a packed lunch
- Facility: Saratoga High School
*Camps will take place rain or shine. Please have your camper dress accordingly.
**Check-in starts 15 minutes before camp start time
CAMP OPTIONS:
Goal Scoring Camp
Join us this Summer with a brand new Goal Scoring Camp from P1P. This camp has been uniquely designed to help high level players gain confidence, master techniques, and learn how to score more goals.
The Camp curriculum is centered around 7 topics, of which all players will go through during the week.
- Scoring from outside the box
- Scoring from inside the box
- Scoring from crosses
- Scoring with one touch
- Scoring from the air (Headers and Volleys)
- Scoring with pressure
- Scoring in Games
Each topic will be expertly delivered throughout the week, covering the 7 major topics, along with guidance on the "mentality" behind being a great goal scorer.
Players will receive handouts, video links, and additional information regarding all things GOAL SCORING!
Speed Agility Soccer Camp
Join us this Summer for a brand new camp offering, uniquely combining speed and agility training with soccer skills and techniques.
This SOCCER specific speed and agility program has been designed to help soccer players with speed, agility, reactions, and explosiveness, along with dominating in 1v1's, overloads, and small sided scrimmages.
We will take the physical and the technical, and merge them into one training program! Players will always work with the ball, creating comfort and confidence, as they build on their physical components.
Position Specific Camp
Join us this Summer as we provide you with a brand new training camp, centered around you and your position(s).
This camp will provide players with detailed training sessions specific to the position they play, along with additional training on another position of their choice. Players will join their position group for 2-3 days, selecting a new position to focus on during the 4th/5th days.
Position Specific Training Groups
- Goalkeepers
- Defenders (Central, and Full Backs)
- Central Midfielders
- Wingers
- Strikers
Training Groups focus on the techniques, movements, and mindset to play each position.
Players are given handouts to help with retention of information.
Small Sided Games Camp
Players will learn the game by playing the game with this brand new SSG Training Camp. This camp offering breaks down the game into smaller parts, and is taught through smaller sided, and larger tactical style games.
Topics for the week are
- Small Sided Possessions
- Small Sided Scrimmages
- Tactical Scrimmages
- Attack v Defense Games
- Competitive Games
Players will be provided with handouts relative to each topic.
The information below is based on previous years and is subject to change each year.
PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST
To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist.
All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
Instruction: Training from the Player One Performance coaching staff
Supervision: Staff members are strategically placed throughout the camp to provide optimal supervision and participate in all activities
Camp T-shirt & Prizes: All campers receive a Nike Soccer Camps t-shirt and prizes
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, & FACILITY
Ratio: Low camper to coach ratio
Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience
Equipment Needed: All campers must bring soccer cleats, shin guards, athletic shoes, and a water bottle.
Facility: Saratoga High School
Medical Protocol: Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital
CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING:
Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.
- Athletic clothing
- Soccer Cleats (no metal studs)
- Shin guards
- Water bottle
- Sunblock
- Packed lunch and snacks
- Small gym bag/backpack
SOCCER BALLS
Nike Soccer Camp Balls can be purchased during registration. Players can choose between a size 3, 4 or 5 ball, which will be shipped out before camp. Shipping is included in the listed price. Please note that it is not required to bring a soccer ball to camp as they are provided by the staff for camp instruction. All sales are final.
TEAM DISCOUNT
If you have a group of 4 or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper is eligible for a $25 discount. If you have a group of 8 or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper is eligible for a $30 discount. please fill out the Team Discount - Soccer form with the name of your group and the names of each camper enrolling in the camp and we will create a unique discount code for your group.
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is not provided. Campers are responsible for getting to and from camp on their own. There is no supervision before or after camp hours so please make arrangements to pick up your child on time.
MEDICAL PROTOCOL
Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.
COMPANY POLICIES
For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.
NIKE SOCCER CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our soccer camps please see our FAQ page.
***Camps are open to any and all entrants. Enrollment in our camps is limited only by age, gender, and capacity restrictions as specified by each camp.
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Sample - Half Day Schedule - Fall Camps
- 8:45 Check- in, interaction with coaches
- 9:00 am Intro to the day & recap
- 9:10 am Warm Up
- 9:50 am Technical Stations
- 10:45 am Snack
- 11:00 am Main Stations
- 11:45 am Cool Down & Recap
- 12:00pm Campers Depart
Player ONE Playmakers (ages 5-11) - Example Curriculum
- Players will work daily on the following topics, including afternoon tournaments and a camp wide Friday World Cup! Designed for the young player who is striving to improve, who loves the ball, scoring goals, and being creative.
- 1. ABC (Ability, Balance, Coordination)
- 2. Ball Mastery
- 3. Imaginative Games
- 4. Goal Scoring
- 5. Creative Play
- 6. Small Sided Games
Player ONE Performance (ages 12-16) - Example Curriculum
- Players will work daily on the following topics, including competitive afternoon tournaments, and a full small sided tournament on the Friday. Designed for the high level competitive player, who is looking to use these training camps to give them an added advantage when they return to their club trainings.
- 1. Speed, Agility, Reactions
- 2. Tactical Scrimmages
- 3. Attacking Principles
- 4. The Art of Defending
- 5. Positional Games
- 6. Competitive Scrimmages
The Player One Performance powered by Nike Soccer Camps is hosted at Saratoga High School.
Camp Reviews
Overall Average Rating Stars
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June 16, 2023: My son said the coaches are very kind and friendly. he didn’t have a friend at the camp so at rest time couple of coaches made a sure to check on him if he is doing good. That is very kind of them.
— Anonymous
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June 19, 2023: Great experience and communication about what was expected to happen. Strong organization and detailed planning to make this so fun for the kids.
— Anonymous
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June 19, 2023: My kids and their friends came home everyday talking about how much fun they had, and how they cant wait to go back the next day.
— Anonymous
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July 6, 2023: My son wanted to come back, coaches saw something special in him and helped him to see it too. That confidence and calm is priceless!
— Anonymous
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June 16, 2023: Both my kids had fun and wanted to come back the next week!
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It was great!
— Anonymous
Nike Soccer Camp with Player ONE Performance - Saratoga H.S.
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