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Nike Cross Country Camp at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

2025 DATES ARE NOW LIVE!

Nike Cross Country Camps is excited to offer a new camp at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo this summer! Next Athletes, licensed operator of Nike Sports Camps, provides the perfect environment to learn from amazing distance and cross country coaches while making lifelong memories. During the program, campers will develop fundamentals and advanced skills, while running the scenic trail systems in the foothills of San Luis Obispo. The camp is open to runners of all ability levels, ages 10-17.

SUMMER OVERNIGHT CAMP (JULY 13-16)

Campers are invited to join in for our immersive overnight camp experience this summer! Participants reside in the dormitories at Cal Poly in adjacent rooms to the staff while receiving extensive coaching during the daytime hours. This camp includes accommodations, meals, coaching, fun non-running evening activities, educational seminars (including sports psychology and college recruiting), and more.

SUMMER DAY CAMP (JULY 13-16)

The Nike Cross Country Camp at Cal Poly also offers a day camp program which runs from 9:00am-4:00pm (schedule varies on first and last day). The day camp tuition includes training only and campers must bring their own lunch.

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This camp is open to any and all entrants and is only limited by age, gender and number.

Camp Director Westy McQueen

Westy McQueen is the owner and camp director for Next Athletes, operator of Nike Sports Camps. Westy has over 10 years of experience operating youth programs and has designed the Next Athletes programs with the purpose of providing a truly memorable, athletic development experience for each child.
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Westy is a Positive Coaching Alliance certified coach, U.S. Kids Golf Certified Coach, and personally specializes in volleyball, soccer, golf, and football. Westy is the camp director for the Nike Sports Camps at UNLV, Westminster University, Boise State University, University of Denver, Loyola Marymount University, UC Santa Barbara, Cal Poly, Cal State San Marcos, OSU Cascades, and University of Puget Sound.
Head Track & Field/Cross Country Coach, Mt. San Antonio College Daniel Ozan

Daniel Ozan (Coach O) is the head cross country coach at Mt. SAC and serves as a support staff member for Next Athletes and Nike Cross Country Camps.
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Daniel Ozan began his Mt. SAC coaching career in 2015 and serves as Men’s Cross Country/Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Assistant Coach. Since his arrival, Ozan has made a huge impact within the Mountie Program, producing four individual track & field and one individual cross country champion, as well as a men's cross country state championship team.

Ozan's 2018 track crew, produced four individual state titles (men's steeplechase, men's 5k, men 10k, women's 10k) and 14 All-Americans. At the SCC Championships, his men's steeplechase team swept the top five spots at SoCal Championships.

In the Fall of 2017, Ozan led the Mounties to their 2nd CCCAA Cross Country State Championship Team Title in school history (first since 1989). The team also captured their 4th consecutive South Coast Conference (SCC) Cross Country Championship and their second SoCal Cross Country Championship in the past three years.

In 2016, at the SCC Championships, the Mounties took 6 of the top 7 and 11 of the top 14 places. The team went on to finish 3rd at the SoCal and CCCAA State Championships.

At the 2015 SCC Cross Country Championships, the men’s team took 1st through 6th place. The team placed 2nd at the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) State Cross Country Championships and Ozan was named Men’s Cross Country State Assistant Coach of the Year by the California Community College Cross Country and Track Coaches Association (5CTCA).

Ozan previously coached at Cerritos College from 2012-2013 as a cross country and distance coach. In 2012, the Falcons captured both men’s and women’s cross country team and individual conference titles. In track & field, Ozan led the Falcon Men to a first through sixth place finish in the 800 meters at the SCC Championships. He also produced the SCC Champion in the women’s 1,500 meters and the men’s 800 meter, 1,500 meter, 5,000 meter, 10,000 meter and 3,000 meter steeplechase SCC Champion.

Ozan himself was a very talented middle distance runner at Del Mar High School (San Jose, CA), where he captured a CIF Central Coast Championship in the 1,600m and was two-time CIF State Finalist (8th and 4th place) in the 800m. He continued his running career at West Valley Community College, where he was the Northern California 1,500m runner-up, before transferring to U.C. Santa Barbara where he received his B.A. in vocal performance. He also went on to receive his Masters in Classical Voice at the Manhattan School of Music.

An extremely talented vocal musician, Ozan was finalist in the Apollo Theater Amateur Night (2006) and sang as a soloist, a world premiere piece at Carnegie Hall (2007). In 2007, he received his Master’s Degree in Classical Voice from the Manhattan School of Music. He currently performs vocally as part of the A Cappella group, AirPlay.

He is father of 3 lovely children, Soraya (8), Maxwell (4) and Daniel (4). In his spare time, he enjoys singing, watching movies, eating chocolate, is a connoisseur of Coach Yokoyama's Cooking and spending time with his children.
Athletic Trainer, Cal Poly Football Chris Ritter

Chris Ritter is the head athletic trainer for Cal Poly Football and serves as the athletic trainer for the Nike Sports Camps at Cal Poly

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.

2025 OVERVIEW

Dates: July 13-16, 2025 (Sun-Wed)
Age Group: 10-17
Gender: Coed
Camp Type: Day, Overnight Camp Options
Schedule: 9:00am-4:00pm, Friday - Sunday
Lunch: Lunch is not provided each day. Please bring a packed lunch and healthy snacks.
Parking: Families should park in the Grand Ave Parking Structure. Permits are required and should be booked prior to arrival by using this link. The campus map can be found here.
Check-In: 8:45-9:00am at Mott Gym
- There is a mandatory orientation for parents and campers following check-in at Mott Gym
- Outside of check-in and orientation on the first day, check-in and check-out will be at Mustang Tennis Complex each morning and evening

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

Instruction: Morning and afternoon training sessions
Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours.

SIBLING DISCOUNT

We’re excited to offer a discount for families with multiple children attending! If you’re registering two or more siblings for this camp, please reach out to us at [email protected] for a discount code to use during registration.

We offer the following sibling discounts for our running camps:

$15 off for weekend clinics
$20 off for day camp sessions
$25 off for overnight sessions

INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY

Ratio: 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio
Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience.
Equipment Needed: Please bring your water, running shoes, and lunch
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.

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!

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.

DAY CAMPERS

Running or athletic shoes
A new notepad or journal
1-2 pairs of broken in running shoes/event spikes
non-running shoes
Packed lunch/snacks
water bottle
sunblock
small gym bag/backpack
extra spending money ($50)
and any other appropriate clothing for that day’s activities which will be described to you on the first day of camp
Packed lunch
Extra Athletic clothing
1-2 pairs of broken in running shoes
Non-running shoes
Water bottle

OVERNIGHT CAMPERS

Weather-appropriate clothing for 4 nights/5 days
Running or athletic shoes
1-2 pairs of broken in running shoes/event spikes
Non-running shoes
Water bottle
Sunblock
Small gym bag/backpack
Pajamas/Sleepwear
Backpack
Swimsuit and easily identifiable towel
Flip flops
Toiletries
Bath towel
Hat or Visor
Sunglasses
A new notepad or journal
Pen and paper for guest speaker notes
Spending Money ($50-100)
Linens (twin sheets & blankets or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase)
Signed Heath & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)

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.

COMPANY POLICIES

For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.

NIKE RUNNING CAMP FAQ

For general questions about our running camps please see our FAQ page.

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DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

TEAM DISCOUNT: If five or more campers register together, each camper is eligible for a $25 discount. Please have a team contact reach out directly to the USSC office at 1-800-645-3226 to receive a discount code to identify your group. Campers may then register through the website at their convenience and apply the coupon code during check-out.

What does my child need to bring to camp?

Please check your camp webpage for a list of items to bring to camp.

My child is new to the sport, do you accept athletes who are beginners in the sport?

We bring the best out of campers of all skill levels. All we require is a positive attitude.

Does the Health & Release Form need to be signed by a doctor?

Our Health & Release Form does not require a doctor’s signature. This form is required to be filled out accurately, and completed online prior to camp arrival.

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