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Cal Boys Soccer ID Clinics

Leonard Griffin, Head Coach - Cal Men's Soccer

Witter Field - 210 Stadium Rim Way, Berkeley, California 94720

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Field Player - CAL, Goalkeeper - CAL | Day (9am-3:30pm)

Jun. 5 - Jun. 6, 2025

Boys | Ages: 14 - 19

Camp is held on Witter Field

$385

$355 Tuition + $30 Registration Fee

Open

Jun. 20 - Jun. 22, 2025

Boys | Ages: 10 - 18

First day check-in: 2pm at Clark Kerr Dorms
Final day check-out: 12pm
This session is the same as the one listed on the Boys Soccer Camp page

Field Player - CAL, Goalkeeper - CAL | Extended Day 9:00am-9:00pm

$695 Tuition + $40 Registration Fee

$735

Field Player - CAL, Goalkeeper - CAL | Overnight

$795 Tuition + $40 Registration Fee

$835

Open

Field Player - CAL, Goalkeeper - CAL | Day (9am-3:30pm)

Aug. 2 - Aug. 3, 2025

Boys | Ages: 14 - 19

Camp is held on Witter Field

$385

$355 Tuition + $30 Registration Fee

* Pricing is subject to change based on availability. Enroll today to secure current rates.

Improve Your Skills And Have Fun
at Cal Soccer Camp

The UC Berkeley ID Camps provide an excellent opportunity showcase your skills in a competitive environment! Our Cal Soccer coaching staff lead sessions that we would run for our current players and team.

Cal ID Camps are one/two day sessions, directed by Cal Men's Head Soccer Coach and 2023 Pac-12 coach of the year, Leonard Griffin, with coaching by Cal alum and players to make this a training experience not to be missed! The Cal Men's Soccer Staff are joined by local collegiate coaches providing maximum exposure for high school players!

NEW in 2025: Join us for the Cal Boys Soccer Camp - Overnight Collegiate Experience this summer! The Overnight Collegiate Experience Camp is designed for boys ages 10-18 and provides an amazing opportunity to train with the Cal Men’s Soccer coaching staff on top-tier facilities while immersing yourself in the college soccer environment. Campers will stay on campus, experiencing life as a student-athlete while developing their skills through high-level instruction and competitive play. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your game at one of the nation’s premier soccer programs!

All Cal Sports Camps are open to any and all entrants. For your safety and benefit, we recommend you choose a camp that fits your level of development. All events are subject to change based on NCAA and Covid-19 restrictions. Due to high demand and limited capacity, prices are subject to increase as the camp exceeds 25%/50%/75% capacity.

Highlights Include

Individualized training
Practice on the Cal facilities
Great off-season skill development
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Head Coach - Cal Men's Soccer Leonard Griffin

Leonard Griffin, a former California men’s soccer assistant with more than a decade of collegiate coaching experience, was named the head coach of the Cal men’s soccer program of March 31, 2022.
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A talented recruiter and coach who has sent more than 30 student-athletes to the professional ranks, Griffin served as head coach at Grand Canyon for the 2021 season and previously was the head coach at San Francisco from 2019 through the 2021 spring season. He led Grand Canyon to a 15-4-1 overall record and to the WAC’s regular-season title with a 9-2 conference mark. The Antelopes – whose RPI was ranked as high as No. 1 last season – earned an at-large berth to the NCAA Tournament.

His Lopes finished the season ranked 25th in the country and had eight players earn WAC honors, including WAC Defender of the Year Esai Easley and Justin Rasmussen, an All-WAC midfielder. Easley and Rasmussen became the first Grand Canyon players chosen in the first round of the MLS SuperDraft when Sporting Kansas City selected Easley at No. 22 and the Portland Timbers picked Rasmussen at No. 27. Griffin has now coached 35 players who have gone on to play professional soccer.

At USF from 2019-21, Griffin led the Dons to a third-place finish in 2021 after the WCC coaches picked his team to finish last in the preseason poll. He coached the WCC Freshman of the Year and All-WCC first-team selection Nonso Adimabua, as the Dons finished with a 5-4-2 record in the truncated spring season due to the pandemic.

Griffin started his coaching career as an assistant coach with the Cal State San Bernardino’s women’s team from 2009-11, and from 2011-13, he was an assistant on the Saint Mary’s men’s staff. The Gaels won the WCC championship and reached the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament in 2011 and then placed third in the WCC in 2012. Griffin coached and developed 2012 WCC Defender of the Year Trevor Newquist.

Griffin served as an assistant coach at Cal from 2013-14. In 2013, he worked closely with a Golden Bear squad that was ranked No. 1 in the nation for six weeks, earned the No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament and produced numerous future pros, including defenders Steven Birnbaum, chosen No. 2 by D.C. United in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft, and Christian Dean, who was drafted right behind Birnbaum at No. 3 by the Vancouver Whitecaps.

The UCLA alum returned to his alma mater as an assistant coach from 2014-16 and helped lead the Bruins to a 25-13-6 record during his tenure. UCLA produced the top recruiting classes in the country in 2014 and 2015. The 2014 squad finished as the national runner-up, while in 2015 nine UCLA players earned All-Pac-12 honors. Griffin coached several talented Bruins, including 2014 MAC Hermann National Player of the Year Leo Stolz and 2015 Pac-12 Freshman of the Year Jose Hernandez.

Griffin was an assistant coach and the recruiting coordinator at Portland from 2016-19. He helped the team to the 2016 WCC title, which was Portland’s first conference championship since 2002. He also coached several of the talented Pilots in 2016, including WCC Player of the Year Eddie Sanchez and WCC Freshman of the Year Benji Michel. Griffin worked to bring in a top-20 recruiting class in 2016 and top-five classes in 2017 and 2018.

Griffin, who played professionally for several years, was drafted by the Chicago Fire in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft and played for the Fire through 2006. He also played for the Los Angeles Galaxy (2009) and the USL’s Portland Timbers (2007-08) and Austin Aztex (2010).

Griffin played at UCLA from 2000-03, winning the national championship with the Bruins in 2002 and earning All-America honors in 2003.

Griffin replaced Kevin Grimes, who retired in February 2022 after leading the program for 22 seasons.
Assistant Coach Jacob Wilson

Jacob Wilson returned to his alma mater when he joined the Cal men’s soccer coaching staff in 2016 as an assistant coach under former Cal head coach Kevin Grimes - who mentored Wilson when the latter was a Golden Bears player.
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Jake has played in all levels of soccer (Recreational, competitive club, high school, Division 1 college--Cal, semi-pro--PDL and NPSL, and professionally) He has a great understanding of what it means.

Jake has played in all levels of soccer: Recreational, competitive club, high school, Division 1 college--Cal, semi-pro--PDL and NPSL, and professionally) He has a great understanding of what it means to be successful in the soccer world. He is passionate about raising the level of soccer in the bay area and around the US, and that starts with the youth and getting involved in the community. He is coaching a U11 boys team at Lamorinda Soccer Club as well as being the Head Assistant Coach at Cal.

Achievements include:

2004-2009: Cal Men’s Soccer

2 time pac-10 champions, 3 NCAA tournament appearances

Team captain 2008 and 2009 seasons

2010-2014: Professional Soccer Player

2014 spVgg Bayern Hof, Germany

2013-2014: Vasas FC Budapest, Hungary - Leading goal scorer

2012-2013: C.D. Feirense, Portugal

2010-2012: SV Germania 90 Schoeneiche, Germany-Leading goal scorer
Volunteer Assistant Coach Ben Simon

Go through the Golden Bear soccer workout in front of Cal coaches. We put college soccer hopefuls through the same rigorous workouts that our players go through.

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

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

COLLEGE ID CAMP INFO:

Dates:
- June 5-6, 2025 (Thur-Fri)
- August 2-3, 2025 (Sat-Sun)
Ages: 14-19
Gender: Boys
Hours: 9:00am-3:30pm
Meals: Lunch is not provided
Location: Witter Field

OVERNIGHT COLLEGIATE EXPERIENCE: New in 2025*

Dates: June 20-22, 2025 (Fri-Sun)
Ages: 10-18
Gender: Boys
Options: Overnight and Extended Day
Extended Day Hours: 9:00am - 9:00pm
First Day Check-In: 2:00pm at Clark Kerr Dorms
Final Day Check Out: Sunday at 12:00pm
See Overnight & Extended Day details below

*This session is the SAME as the one listed on the Boys Soccer Camp page

Cal College ID Camp

Cal coaching staff lead training sessions on the UC Berkeley campus. Physically, technically, tactically, and emotionally demanding training sessions. Training in the Cal Soccer environment with the our coaching staff will give players an insight into what we look for in a player and how we develop our athletes here. We believe that our philosophy, how we train, and our demanding environment set us apart from other programs in college soccer. Our training sessions are full of enjoyment, learning, and competition that will have the players wanting more afterwards. There is nothing greater than the enjoyment and passion for the game.

We will have a Q and A for the players regarding college soccer, the expectations, recruiting process, etc. Bring your questions!

If canceled we will move to a date in the near future.

HOUSING

The information below is based on previous years and is subject to change each year. Final housing information for this camp will be emailed to all campers closer to the camp’s start date.

Number of Campers Per Room: TBD
Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age & roommate requests. Roommate requests must be mutual, 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: Not provided. Bring linens or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase, and a towel
Air Conditioning: No, A/C is not available
Meals: Day 1: Dinner | Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Day 3: Breakfast
Clark Kerr Dorm Information: Visit the Clark Kerr Residential webpage for complex, amenity, room layouts, and more.

EXTENDED DAY INFORMATION

Day Camp Hours: 9:00am-9:00pm. *Day 1 runs from 2:00pm-9:00pm.
First Day Check-in Location: Clark Kerr Dorms
Day 2-3 Check-In & Out Locations: TBD Field
Meals: Day 1: Dinner | Day 2: Lunch, Dinner | Day 3: None

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 Cal Soccer coaching staff
Day campers: Lunch is NOT provided
Supervision: Staff members are strategically placed throughout the camp to provide optimal supervision and participate in all activities
Camp T-shirt: All campers receive a Cal Soccer Camps t-shirt

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 ball, cleats, shin guards, athletic shoes, and a water bottle.
Facility: Either/or Maxwell Family Field, Whitter & Underhill.
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.

OVERNIGHT

Athletic clothing and several changes per day (1-2 pairs/day)
Rain Jacket
Soccer Cleats (no metal studs)
Shin guards
Water bottle 32 oz or larger
Sunblock
Comfortable off-court clothing (pants/shorts, shirts, sweatshirts, 1 pair/day)
Undergarments (1-2 pair/day)
Pajamas
Bathrobe
Flip flops
Laundry bag
Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, facewash, hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)
Personal items & medications
Eye mask, ear plugs (optional)
Washcloth and bath towel
Alarm clock
Fan (optional)
Bed sheets
Comforter or sleeping bag
Pillow and pillowcase

DAY CAMPERS

Athletic clothing and a change of clothes
Rain Jacket
Soccer Cleats (no metal studs)
Shin guards
Water bottle 32 oz or larger
Sunblock
Small gym bag/backpack

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: Spring - Maxwell Family Field | Summer - Witter Field
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

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.

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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Field Player - CAL, Goalkeeper - CAL | Day (9am-3:30pm)