Cal Boys Soccer Camp

Playing round robin w the whole camp

June 19, 2021: Scoring a knuckle ball top bins. Playing round robin w the whole camp. Playing world cupees

Educational and challenging

I found this experience educational and challenging and would highly recommend to others. I am looking forward to attending next year and will also do overnight.

My son will be back

July 26, 2018: He learned all around soccer skills and had his first taste of dormitory life! Along with the soccer piece, being on a big time college campus and getting to practice on great facilities. First time participant and my son will be back.

Pushed me to do my best

The Nike Cal Soccer Camp was a great all around experience. I felt really accepted, even though I did not do the overnight. The staff there was great, and the facilities were amazing as well. The intensity was great, and the coaches made sure to push all the players to their bests.

I enjoyed playing with the seniors and playing well against them

July 31, 2021: I enjoyed playing with the seniors and playing well against them. It was great having the coaches watch me play. The drills and small sided scrimmages were fun. I also went to check out the soccer field and the campus. I definitely want to go to college at Cal!

Promotes team building

The coaches handled the campers in a professional way as opposed to just recreational. It gives the recreational player a real view of what is required to play in a professional league. The campers learn independence within safety guidelines. The program promotes team building. It is just an overall great opportunity and program for children of various ages.

We will definitely be back next year!

July 24, 2021: Amir has participated in many different soccer camps over the past 5 years and your camp was in his top 2!!!! We will definitely be back next year! Thank you!

The coaches were enthusiastic, supportive and encouraging!

June 19, 2021: My 10 year old had a great time at camp! The drills were fun, he learned new soccer tricks for field play, and he got helpful tips on his kicking technique! The coaches were enthusiastic, supportive and encouraging!

Thank you for making this a fun experience for him!

June 19, 2021: William loved it. He told me daily about what he learned and how fun the coaches were. He also enjoyed meeting new kids. He is looking forward to camp in July. Thank you for making this a fun experience for him!

The facilities and the campus was incredible and we thank you for a great couple days

July 31, 2021: Other than missing the final email about location and day 2 times I thought the camp was excellent l. My son absolutely enjoyed the coaches, players and kids. Henry is definitely his new favorite GK coach. :) the facilities and the campus was incredible and we thank you for a great couple days. Definitely worth a long drive from LA, highly recommend.

Top-notch camp!

It's my son's third year attending the camp. It doesn't get any better than this camp. My son is a gold player and every year he gets better after attending camp but more importantly he meets new kids and has a blast! The coaches are top-notch!

He enjoyed all aspects of it from what I could tell

June 19, 2021: He enjoyed all aspects of it from what I could tell. They were totally exhausted at the end of camp each day.

He had a lot of fun and was exhausted at the end of each day.

June 19, 2021: He had a lot of fun and was exhausted at the end of each day.

Learning New Skills

July 23, 2019: I had a lot of fun especially playing the in games and competing against each other. I improved my passing skills by doing possession drills and I also improved my defending skills and how to tactically think.

It was everything expected and more

July 24, 2021: My son John had an AMAZING experience. We traveled from Chicago to attend this camp. It was everything expected and more. My son LOVED war, having the chance to play with the older kids, and learn new skills. He’s looking forward to showing his new moves on the field. By Gods grace we will be back next year. Special thanks to Goose, Dragon, and Coach Jake.

Camp home pumped up

Overall this camp was a positive experience for our son. He enjoyed the coaches and the kids and the food! He came home pumped up and really excited about soccer. He liked the camp because he was able to work on basic skills and therefore improved on his first touch and ball control.

Great Coaching and Accommodations

August 2, 2019: Overall outstanding camp. Great coaching and great off field accommodations including dorms, food, etc. He learned new some new skills such as explosive high dives, knowing when to catch the ball or tip it over the crossbar and knowing which hand to do it with. Great experience from start to finish. Well run, organized, a great experience for a young athlete!

Venue is a plus

My 10 year-old son has been going to Nike California Soccer Academy at UC Berkeley for the last three years and he looks forward to returning each year. It's a great mix of fun, athletic intensity, soccer skills and friends. The coaches are great and the UC Berkeley venue is a plus! Highly recommended.

Boosted his Confidence

My son is 11 years old and this was his first sleep away camp. He didn't know anyone else going to camp that week, but made so many new friends by the time he left. He is a very picky eater, and so we were worried about that, but he ended up really liking the food and it wasn't an issue at all. He had so much fun and learned a lot. His coach for the week was one of the keepers on the UC Berkeley team and he was so amazed by that and really admired him. I would highly recommend this camp to others, and I will certainly send my son again next year. It was a great experience for him in both improving his soccer skills and in boosting his confidence. He can't wait to go again next summer.

He loves training in the morning and playing games in the afternoon and receiving coaching from the coaches.

July 17, 2021: He loves training in the morning and playing games in the afternoon and receiving coaching from the coaches.

Personal attention

This is a very intense 4 day camp for elite players or those wanting to bring their game to the next level. You son will enjoy the personal attention they receive.

Positive and Supportive Environment

July 14, 2019: The culture of Cal Camp is always positive and supportive. My camper was able to increase his confidence and try new skills, even when it took many attempts to master a new trick. This camp gives youth a chance to build resilience and practice persistence in a supportive, fun community. The counselors are wonderful, and always model enjoying the process and putting safety first. Valuable life lessons that apply far beyond the soccer camp

This was my son’s 4th year attending

July 15, 2018: He enjoys all of the training and playing time he gets while there. He also forms friendships with kids his age (especially since the rooms are usually grouped by age for the overnight campers) and they keep in touch after as well. Also, this was my son’s 4th year attending and the coaches recognize him and can tell if he’s made progress since the previous year. That means a lot to him because there’s a personal connection these coaches make and that’s so valuable to him. He loves it when he sees one of them at other clinics and they recognize him and take the time to chat with him.

Everyone was positive and it was a fun environment

July 17, 2021: Felt challenged Really liked the coaching Everyone was positive and it was a fun environment

Overall great camp

Our kids have attended Soccer Camps in Southern California. The location of the camp at CSUCI was a perfect location with perfect weather. The college during the Summer is empty and the only group of people were the soccer camp kids. Parking was ample for parents. Our kids were very, very happy with the food! They now want to go and play at the college level because soccer is fun and the food in the cafeteria is great! The coaches provide positive feedback and the group of coaches are well rounded individuals with rich and unique soccer personal experiences at the many different levels.

Experience was exceptional

Nike Soccer Camp was a great experience for our son. He was really motivated to learn and to improve, even after his week at camp. He was exposed to a great ambiance, with participants coming from all over the country. Some campers even traveled here from outside of the US. The camp also provided a safe atmosphere for the participants to learn, and the college/dorm experience was a plus because it gave our teenager something more to strive for in the years to come. Being coached by a collegiate staff and players gave the boys something to emulate for their upcoming college years. All in all the experience was exceptional, even the food was great!

Intense soccer experience

Nike Cal camp gives players an intense soccer experience on a college campus. It a great way to inspire players and get a great soccer experience.

Already planning for next year!​

July 11, 2018: My son enhanced knowledge of when to play ball with right foot and when left. He loves this camp, the soccer, the mates, the game, the balance of play and drills, the food, the coaches the dorms. Already planning for next year!

Nike Berkeley camp was perfect

The level of instruction was phenomenal. For our 10 year old son, who was experiencing his first overnight camp the Nike Berkeley camp was perfect. He felt safe and secure. The dorms were safe and well supervised. As an advanced Club Soccer Player he was challenged by the coaches. In particular he loved the competitive and well organized scrimmages at the end of each training session. He is returning next year, with his 9 year old brother too!

100% Happy

July 2, 2021: Positive Coaching staff, Great facilities & Technically very good. 100% Happy .

​I learned the importance of communication

July 13, 2018: I learned the importance of communication as a team and how to work better as a team by keeping possession of the ball in a game.The training and tactics sessions were my favorite.

Needs better feedback

Feedback about my children's performance from the coaches. One doesn't write feedback so I had to get it verbally in broken English. My other child's coach said the written feedback was 'thrown away' when he didn't pick it up first thing in the morning. When pushed for verbal feedback it was very generic which made me feel that she didn't really take an active interest in my son's coaching. I doubt she knew his name after a week.

He's done other camps over the years and by far this one has been his favorite

July 24, 2021: JJ loved the Cal experience. He's done other camps over the years and by far this one has been his favorite. He enjoyed the intensity, the coaching and meeting kids from other areas. (One from Hawaii and one from the East Coast.)

Playing in the games was fun

July 16, 2021: working with Coach Alec in the small sided possession games and then using what we learned there in the 11v11 games. Playing in the games was fun.

Wonderful experience for Wyatt

June 19, 2021: Wonderful experience for Wyatt. He had a blast and really appreciate the coaching. Thanks so much for putting this together!

Challenging skills development

My son loved Nike Soccer Camp at Cal. He enjoyed everything from the challenging skills development to staying in the dorms. Watching the World Cup on the big screen at the Cal stadium during practice was an added bonus!

Setting, climate, friendly staff, well-organized, fun.

July 2, 2021: Setting, climate, friendly staff, well-organized, fun.

Great skill training, the camp participants were of a very high level as were the coaches

July 16, 2021: Great skill training, the camp participants were of a very high level as were the coaches. It was serious but he still had fun. And he was extremely tired by the end of the four days!

He loved all of it!

July 24, 2021: He loved all of it!

Learned how to be accountable

The Nike Soccer Camp at Berkeley is outstanding. We have our son playing at the Gold Level in club and we feel this camp offers outstanding coaching and overall training. The location is unparalleled and the housing fantastic. This is the second year our oldest son has attended and our younger so will be attending next year as well. The boys are well supervised but also expected to manage their time properly, get to the cafeteria on time, be prepared in a timely manner for the group departure to the fields, and very importantly, how to be accountable for their kit and gear at all times. My son has made friends from New York, Los Angeles, Australia and the Philippines while attending. I enthusiastically recommend this camp.

Cool to train to CAL players and coaches

Awesome camp that helped me focus on the goalkeeping techniques I needed to improve on and so cool to train with CAL Bear players and coaches! Go Bears!

Robin loved playing the four goal game and learning new moves

July 24, 2021: Robin loved playing the four goal game and learning new moves.

Justin had a lot of fun at the camps and got a chance to work with Cal coaches

July 31, 2021: Justin had a lot of fun at the camps and got a chance to work with Cal coaches.

Should focus on Nutrition

I think a sports camp should have a clear vision about nutrition. There was too much sugary drinks and sodas. A camp like this has an opportunity to demonstrate sporting as a lifestyle ... not just a game. What does it take to be an athlete and what does that mean. I saw a lot of great sportsmanship which I think is great.

He got to play with and against players his age and older from other clubs/areas.

July 2, 2021: He got to play with and against players his age and older from other clubs/areas.

Playing the 4v4 drill and shooting PK’s and making new friends

July 24, 2021: Playing the 4v4 drill and shooting PK’s and making new friends. Thank you!

Full soccer immersion

I loved the value offered by this camp. It offered full immersion in a soccer experience with excellent coaching and lots of intensity.

Highly recommend

I would highly recommend this camp to others of any skill level. After spending the week with this organization I feel more confident in my skills and abilities. This camp allowed me to grow and test my skills against older kids in the advanced session versus the beginner due to my age.

Great opportunity to scrimmage against players from outside his club

June 19. 2021: Great opportunity to scrimmage against players from outside his club. He had a blast with the different games and exercises. Had fun with the coaches.

Jackson had a great time with a high level of competition

Jan 6, 2020: Jackson had a great time with a high level of competition. This is my son's dream school and the third time at the camp. He has enjoyed it every time.

June 8, 2023: Talking with coaches

July 4, 2023: Seeing my sons confidence

June 30, 2023: the focus on technical skills

June 13, 2023: learning how to do the marodona

June 8, 2023: level of support and knowledge

July 1, 2023: Allen, the coach from Guatemala

June 29, 2023: Interacting with the Cal coaches

June 12, 2023: play with players from the different clubs

July 1, 2023: The scrimmages were really fun for my child.

June 29, 2023: Playing with other players I haven't met before

July 22, 2023: Kids had good things to say when they came home

July 3, 2023: Staff was very friendly and receptive to my son.

July 1, 2023: The Cal players and young coaches whom my son loved

July 1, 2023: Luke loved the themes: dye hair, face paint, etc

July 4, 2023: games, team work, chemistry, penalties and world cup

June 30, 2023: My son stuck with it and enjoyed the game on the last day.

July 25, 2022: Showing your best skills to scouts from different states of the country.

June 10, 2023: Kids had a really fun time. The daily character trait focus was amazing.

July 8, 2023: The first day he came home and said "I loved it!". - this was true the entire week

June 10, 2023: My child really connected with his coaches. They inspired him to keep playing soccer.

June 25, 2022: My boys meeting other peers in competing clubs. My boys excited to return all week for more.

July 14, 2023: The coaching staff was fantastic and very knowledgeable. Each day, the coaches were buzzing at camp!

July 23, 2023: Attentive coaching. My son came away feeling recognized by all the coaches, even ones who he did not play for.

June 25, 2022: My son really enjoyed this camp. He always talked about the scrimmages, the joke game and capture the flag.

June 10, 2023: My son Michael really enjoyed the camp and was able to try different positions, and play 11 side games on the last day.

June 13, 2022: My 13 year old son flying solo and making new friends, engaged coaches, and expanding his world view beyond middle school and local club.

June 11, 2023: My son met new friends, some of which will be going to his new middle school. He also loved the World Cup tournament at the end of camp.

July 24, 2023: This is Will's third summer doing Cal Soccer Camp and he enjoys working with the coaches and the team. He also enjoys meeting new friends and exchanging experiences.

July 13, 2023: Being able to meet new people. Realizing that we travel 4 hrs by car and people are willing to book a flight to attend the camp. I noticed that being able to attend the camp was appreciated by our camper.

July 24, 2022: Will continues to have fun and learn from the coaches. He also continues to make new friends from different clubs and areas of the country. His favorite part of the camps have been working with members of the Men's Soccer team. As a parent of someone who is just getting started, it's really wonderful to know that these young men remember their journey as well. Thank you!

I would highly recommend the camp