Nike Football Camp at UC Santa Barbara
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Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
*Registration Fees are charged once per camper, per season. Exceptions may apply.
2026 dates are coming soon.
JOIN THE PRIORITY LISTING BELOW FOR UPDATES WHEN FUTURE SESSIONS ARE ADDED.
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Nike Contact Football Camps
Register for our Nike Football Camp at UC Santa Barbara and receive elite-level training while making lifelong memories. Next Athletes, operator of the Nike Sports Camps at University of California, Santa Barbara, provides the perfect environment to be coached by some of the best coaches in the country. The staff will ensure a positive and encouraging atmosphere each day as campers have a great time competing with one another. Each day, players will develop fundamentals and advanced skills, focusing on footwork, offensive and defensive skills, individual positions, team plays, and game situations.
OVERNIGHT CAMP (CONTACT)
The overnight program includes instruction, fun games and competitions for prizes, overnight accommodation, all meals, fun evening activities, and more. The camp staff resides in the dormitories in adjacent rooms to the campers and provides supervision throughout the camp. The camp utilizes Storke Field as its training facility.
DAY CAMP (CONTACT)
The Nike Football Camp at University of California, Santa Barbara also offers a day camp program for campers who do not wish to stay overnight. This option includes instruction and daytime activities only. The schedule is modified on the first and last days of camp.
DAY CAMP (FLAG)
Our flag football camp is an amazing opportunity for younger players to receive high-quality training in a low-contact environment. Open to skill position players ages 7-13, this program provides elite-level coaching and a fun environment!
MULTI-SPORT EXPERIENCE
On top of football, there will also be several other Nike Sports Camps on campus during the week, including Softball, Track, Tennis, Swim, Golf, and Cross Country. Outside of training hours, this camp operates as one big Nike Sports Camp experience where players compete in fun games, eat meals, and participate in educational seminars with kids from other sports.
The flag and contact camps are run as two separate programs. The contact camp has both overnight and day options and the flag camp is offered to day campers only.
Highlights Include
- Nike Football Camp T-Shirt, Reversible Pinnie, Cinch Sack, Wristband, Sticker, and potentially other prizes!
- Elite-level instruction from current and former college coaches at renowned institutions
- Daily Training to Develop Speed, Strength and Agility
- Non-Contact Drills and Scrimmages
- Contact Drills and Scrimmages
- Players Grouped by Age and Ability
- Discussions on Proper Technique and Concussion Safety
- Low Camper to Coach Ratios
- Excellent Training Facilities at Mustang Memorial Stadium
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Camp Coaches
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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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On-Field Director Will Hawes
Will Hawes is the former head coach for Judge Memorial Catholic High School and serves as the football director for Next Athletes. Coach Hawes has been a football coach for nearly 25 years and now serves as the Community Relations Coordinator for Judge Memorial. Coach Hawes played collegiate football at Weber State University and has a wealth of athlete and coaching knowledge to share with each young athlete.
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Assistant Football Coach, Carroll College Gabe Brown
Gabe Brown is an assistant football coach at Carroll College and works with the defensive line. Coach Brown has many years of experience coaching youth football and is excited to share his expertise with campers.
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Wide Receivers Coach, Long Beach City College Rick Smith
Rick Smith is a former standout at Arizona State and Boise State and is the wide receivers coach at Long Beach City College
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Defensive Backs Coach, Cal Lutheran John Austin
John Austin is the defensive backs coach for California Lutheran University and serves as a support staff member for Next Athletes and Nike Football Camps.
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Wide Receivers Coach, Cal Lutheran Milton Knox
Milton Knox is the wide receivers coach for California Lutheran University and serves as a support staff member for Next Athletes and Nike Football Camps.
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Certified Athletic Trainer Kulsum Baig
Kulsum Baig is a certified athletic trainer and handles all athletic training needs for Next Athletes’ Nike Sports Camps. With a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from San Diego State University and a Graduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Injury Management from the University of Kentucky, Kulsum has worked with athletes at the high school, collegiate, and clinical levels.
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Camp Details
Nike Football Camps feature non-contact flag football and contact drills and scrimmages with a high-quality staff of coaches and players. At camps, "contact" is introduced in a slow, gradual progression before any actual "contact" is initiated. Campers are divided according to age, weight, and ability.
Please note: The following camp information may be subject to change- camp dates, times, coaches, location, and housing.
CAMP INFORMATION (CONTACT & FLAG)
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- Contact Camp Age Group: 13-17
- Flag Camp Age Group: 7-13
- Camp Type: Day Camp | Overnight (Contact Camp Only)
- Check-In: Begins 30 minutes prior to the camp start time.
DAY CAMP TIMES
- Day Camper Drop-Off (Monday): 8:00-8:30am at Las Encinas Quad – see “Summer Camp Info” section for full details about Orientation
- Day Camper Drop-Off (Tues-Thurs): 8:45-9:00am at Storke Field
- Day Camper Pick-Up (Mon-Wed): 4:00pm at Storke Field
- Day Camper Pick-Up/Closing Ceremony Location (Thurs): 3:30pm at Las Encinas Quad
- Parking: Parents can pay to park in Parking lot 38 for drop-off and pick-up
- Monday: 8:00-4:00pm. Meals are not provided.
- Tuesday-Wednesday: 9:00am-4:00pm. Meals are not provided. Day campers must pack a lunch.
- Thursday: 9:00am-3:30pm. Check-out is following the 3:30pm closing ceremony. Meals are not provided.
- The closing ceremony will take place at Las Encinas Quad. Parents are invited to attend! Campers and parents will depart following the closing ceremony.
- Meals: Day campers are required to bring their own lunch daily
OVERNIGHT CAMP TIMES
- Check-in: On the first day of camp, check-in will be between 7:30-8:00am
- Check-in Location: Las Encinas Quad
- After overnight campers check in, parents and campers will receive their room and access cards and store their luggage in their assigned room.
- Campers should arrive at check-in dressed in their athletic apparel and ready to train.
- Check out: Following the closing ceremony at 3:30pm at Las Encinas Quad
- Meals: Day 1: Lunch, Dinner | Days 2-3: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Day 4: Breakfast, Lunch
- Room Key Deposit: Please bring a $60 check made out to “Next Athletes, LLC”
- Closing Ceremony: The closing ceremony will take place at Las Encinas Quad. Parents are invited to attend! Campers and parents will depart following the closing ceremony.
PARENT/CAMPER SEMINARS
Both campers and parents are invited to join us from 6:30-7:30pm on Tuesday and Wednesday night at Las Encinas Quad for-evening seminars. Seminar topics will include college recruiting, expectations of a collegiate athlete, how to choose the right school, and more. We also offer opportunities for Q&A with each panel of coaches.
Note: There is no rental equipment available. Each camper will need to bring their own equipment.
HOUSING
- Dorm: Manzanita Village Residence Halls (Oceanfront Dorm!)
- Campers Per Room: 2
- Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age & roommate requests. Roommate requests must be received no later than 14 days before the start of camp. If you don't have a roommate request, you will be placed in a room with someone near your age. It will be a great opportunity to meet someone new!
- Linens: Please bring linens with you to camp
- Bathrooms: Private bathrooms shared between two rooms in most dorm rooms
- Air Conditioning: None. Campers are in their dorms for very limited hours during the daytime and nightly temperatures are typically mild. However, campers are welcome to bring a small fan.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Daily Football Instruction
- Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours
- Nike Football Camp T-Shirt, Reversible Pinnie, Cinch Sack, Wristband, Sticker, and potentially other prizes!
INSTRUCTION & FACILITY
Ratio: 1:10 staff to camper ratio
Groupings: Campers are grouped by ability, age, and experience, per the Director's discretion.
Facility: Outdoor Fields. Indoor facilities are available during inclement weather conditions.
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. Please note that US Sports Camps does NOT provide equipment and is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.
Small gym bag/backpack
Athletic clothing: t-shirt, shorts, pants
Warm-up jacket
Football Cleats (NO metal-tip cleats) & sneakers
Two jerseys (one light/one dark) *contact only*
Helmet *contact only*
Shoulder pads *contact only*
Football pants and thigh pads *contact only*
Athletic supporter *contact only*
Cup *contact only*
Mouth guard *contact only*
Sunscreen
Water bottle
Packed lunch and snacks
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ONLY:
Athletic clothing mentioned above
Comfortable off-field clothing: pants, shorts, shirts, sweatshirts
Running or Athletic Shoes
Undergarments
Pajamas
Flip flops
Toiletries
Personal items & medications
Washcloth and bath towel
Pillow, pillowcase, linens (twin XL), comforter or sleeping bag
Fan (optional)
Additional snacks/drink
Room Key Deposit of $50 (please bring a check made out to “Next Athletes, LLC” on the first day of camp).
A new notepad or journal and a pen
Please label all luggage and athletic equipment with an easily identifiable tag which has the camper’s full name and contact inf
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.
TRAVEL
Nike Football Camps does not provide transportation from airports, train stations or bus depots. If you have a child flying to camp, please arrange a shuttle or taxi service.
TEAM/GROUP DISCOUNT
If you have a team or group of 5 or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper may be eligible for a discount. To receive the group discount, please have someone email US Sports Camps at [email protected] with the following information: Camp name, list of camper names, and the number of campers. We will respond with a unique discount code for everyone in the group to use during online registration. *Note: Discount amounts vary by program, so please reach out for more details.
COMPANY POLICIES
For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.
NIKE FOOTBALL CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our football camps please see our FAQ page.
Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
*Registration Fees are charged once per camper, per season. Exceptions may apply.
2026 dates are coming soon.
JOIN THE PRIORITY LISTING BELOW FOR UPDATES WHEN FUTURE SESSIONS ARE ADDED.
