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Camp Overview

Improve your game and have serious fun

Join the Davis Soccer Camp at UC Davis, led by UC Davis Head Coach Kat Mertz, and give your player the opportunity to train in a premier NCAA Division I collegiate soccer environment. Hosted on the UC Davis campus, these camps feature high-level instruction from experienced college coaches in a structured, supportive setting designed to help players improve technical skills, tactical awareness, and overall confidence.

Families can choose between a co-ed youth day camp option or our girls overnight collegiate experience camp. The day camp provides a convenient, fun, high-quality training environment for boys and girls of all skill levels, while the overnight program offers girls a true college-style experience, living on campus, training daily, and participating in team-building activities in a supervised and engaging environment.

The UC Davis soccer camp emphasizes player development, positive coaching, and individualized feedback. With access to top-tier facilities and NCAA-level coaching, it’s an excellent choice for families seeking a trusted summer soccer camp in California that combines elite training, a safe environment, and meaningful college soccer exposure.

Elevate your player’s game, build confidence, and experience one of the top youth and girls soccer camps in Northern California.

Highlights Include

  • Unique and structured curriculum
  • Elite technical training & game knowledge development
  • Competitive and Fun Scrimmages
  • Low camper to coach ratio
  • Campers grouped by age and ability level
  • Team Discounts for groups of 4 or more! Request your discount code through our team discount form below

Camp Coaches

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    Kat Mertz

    Women's Head Coach

    UC Davis Director of Athletics announced Kat Mertz as the program’s fifth head women’s soccer coach.

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    Kat Mertz

    Women's Head Coach

    With over two decades of success at both the NCAA Division I and II levels, Mertz brings a wealth of experience and leadership to UC Davis, along with a proven track record within the Mountain West Conference (MWC). Mertz arrives in Davis after leading a transformative run as head coach at NCAA Division II MSU Denver, where she guided the Roadrunners to a 39-20-19 record over four seasons, including a 28-12-8 mark in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) play.

    The highlight of Mertz's time at MSU Denver was leading the Roadrunners to the NCAA Tournament this past season, marking the program's return to postseason soccer after a decade-long absence. Mertz led the Roadrunners to winning seasons all four years at the helm, while also having an undefeated home record through her first two years, establishing MSU Denver as one of the most challenging environments in NCAA Division II women's soccer.

    Individually, under Mertz's leadership, 23 athletes earned RMAC first, second, and honorable mention team honors. Four players were named to the All-Region team, and two to the COSIDA Academic All-District Team in 2021 and 2022. Additionally, 45 players were recognized on the RMAC Academic Team, including six on the RMAC First Team All-Academic Team from 2021 to 2023.

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    Emilee Tominovich

    Women's Assistant Coach

    Emilee Tominovich is set to begin her first season as an assistant coach with UC Davis women’s soccer in 2025, joining head coach Kat Mertz’s staff.

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    Emilee Tominovich

    Women's Assistant Coach

    A decorated and experienced leader, Tominovich comes to the Aggies after most recently serving as an assistant coach for the 2024 NCAA Division II National Champion Cal Poly Pomona Broncos.

    Her tenure at Cal Poly Pomona was defined by historic achievements. In 2024, she played a key role in guiding the Broncos to their first NCAA Division II National Championship. This past year, the team posted a remarkable 22-1-2 record, including a perfect 7-0 run during postseason play, and closed the year on a 10-game winning streak. Tominovich was also recognized alongside the rest of the Cal Poly Pomona staff by United Soccer Coaches as the 2024 NCAA DII National Coaching Staff of the Year.

    During the 2023 season, she played a pivotal role in the team’s first-ever California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) regular-season title, finishing with an 11-5-3 overall record and an 8-2-1 mark in conference play. The Broncos advanced to the CCAA Tournament finals for the first time since 2001, defeating Cal Poly Humboldt 1-0 in the semifinals.

    “We’re incredibly excited to welcome Emilee Tominovich to our coaching staff,” said Mertz. “Emilee brings a wealth of experience and talent, having been part of successful programs at every level — most recently as an assistant coach for the 2024 Division II National Champion Cal Poly Pomona. Her background with some of the top club programs in the country will be invaluable in helping us identify and recruit top-tier talent, both in California and nationally. Beyond her coaching expertise, Emilee is a phenomenal role model and mentor, and we know she will make a lasting impact on our student-athletes both on and off the field.”

    Tominovich’s coaching resume spans collegiate, club, international, and other levels of the game. Prior to her time at Cal Poly Pomona, she served as the director of women’s soccer operations at Long Beach State (2022-2023) and as an assistant women’s soccer coach at Marymount California University (2019-2022).

    At the club level, Tominovich is currently a staff coach for Legends FC’s ECNL/ECRL teams, having previously coached with Beach Futbol Club’s ECNL/ECRL program from 2020 to 2024. She also served as the head coach and girls program director for AYSO United in Long Beach from 2017 to 2020.

    Internationally, Tominovich was an assistant coach for the Puerto Rican Football Federation’s youth national teams from 2022 to 2024.
    Her additional coaching experience includes roles as head coach for the West Region ODP (2023-present) and Cal South Pro+ ODP (2019-2023), as well as serving as a varsity assistant coach at Los Alamitos High School (2019-2023).

    Tominovich is a highly credentialed coach, holding a U.S. Soccer B License, an FAW UEFA B License, and is currently a candidate for the U.S. Soccer A License. She was also recognized as a United Soccer Coaches 30 Under 30 recipient for the 2022-23 class, highlighting her as one of the sport’s rising stars.

    A native of Clarksville, Maryland, Tominovich earned her Master of Arts in kinesiology from Cal State Long Beach and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from The Catholic University of America.

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    Abbie Faingold

    Women's Assistant Coach

    On July 7, 2025, UC Davis women's soccer head coach Kat Mertz announced the addition of Abbie Faingold as an assistant coach, bringing a professional playing background and extensive goalkeeping coaching experience to the Aggies' staff. The 2025 season is Faingold’s first season with the Aggies, and rounds out head coach Kat Mertz’s inaugural staff.

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    Abbie Faingold

    Women's Assistant Coach

    Faingold currently serves as Goalkeeper Trainer for Blues FC in Roseville, where she conducts group training sessions for all club goalkeepers and provides evaluations to coaches. Faingold's most recent coaching stop at the collegiate level was at Jessup University, where she was responsible for goalkeeper preparation, training and analysis, along with recruitment, travel coordination, team film analysis and fundraising duties.

    Faingold's other past coaching experience includes serving as a Goalkeeping Coach Assistant at FC Portland from 2018-2019, as well as working with goalkeepers across all age groups, and providing private goalkeeper training for more than seven years for athletes ages 8-18.

    As a professional player (2018-2023), Faingold competed in Japan, Israel, France and Cyprus. Faingold also has competed at the semi-professional level locally, for the California Storm. In addition to this, Faingold's collegiate career at Portland State University featured All-Big Sky Tournament Team selection (2017), two Big Sky Defensive Player of the Week honors (Oct. 10, 2017 and Aug. 21, 2018), UTRGV Tournament All-Tournament Team recognition, a gold medal with Maccabi USA at the 2015 European Maccabi Games, and two Academic All-Big Sky selections (2016, 2017).

    "We are excited to welcome Abbie Faingold to our coaching staff," said Mertz. "She comes highly recommended as a quality coach with a wealth of knowledge and experience. As a talented goalkeeper who played professionally, Abbie will be an invaluable resource in developing and mentoring our GK Union and guiding our players on their own professional pathways."

    Faingold earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Portland State University, with double minors in Law & Legal Studies and Psychology.

Camp Details

DAY CAMP INFO

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

  • Camp Dates:

    • June 22-26, 2026 (Mon-Fri)

  • Ages: 6-13

  • Gender: Coed

  • Half-Day Hours: 9:00am-12:00pm

  • Day Camp Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm

  • Meals: Lunch is NOT provided for day campers
  • Location: Aggie Soccer Field

OVERNIGHT GIRLS COLLEGIATE EXPERIENCE INFO

  • Camp Dates:

    • July 19-22, 2026 (Sun-Wed)

  • Ages: 10-18

  • Gender: Girls

  • Check-in: 3pm Day 1

  • Check-out: 11am-1pm Day 4

  • Extended Day Hours: 9:00am-9:00pm

  • Meals: included
  • Location: Aggie Soccer Field

TEAM DISCOUNT

Bring your teammates and save! To claim your discount, simply fill out the Team Discount - Soccer with your group’s name and the names of all campers registering. We’ll create a unique discount code just for your team!

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

HOUSING

The information below is based on previous years and is subject to change each year.

  • 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

OVERNIGHT CAMP INFO

  • Check-in: First day 3:00 PM

  • Check-in location: TBD

  • Check out: 11 AM-1 PM following the final training session

  • Meals: Day 1 Dinner | Days 2-3 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Day 4 Breakfast

  • A closing ceremony will take place approximately 30 minutes prior to camp check-out on the last day. Parents are invited to attend! Departure immediately follows the closing ceremony.

EXTENDED DAY INFORMATION

  • First Day Hours: 3:00-9:00 PM
  • Day 2 and 3 Hours: 9:00 AM-9:00 PM
  • Last Day Hours: 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
  • Meals: Lunch & Dinner is provided for Extended Day Campers

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

  • Instruction: Training from the UC Davis Women's Coaching Staff coaching staff.
  • Meals Housing: Lunch is NOT provided. Please bring a packed lunch
  • Supervision: Staff members reside in rooms strategically placed throughout the dorm to provide optimal supervision and participate in all activities

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: Aggie Soccer 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

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 (1-2 pairs/day)
  • Soccer Cleats (no metal studs)
  • Shin guards
  • Water bottle
  • Sunblock
  • Comfortable off-court clothing (pants/shorts, shirts, sweatshirts, 1 pair/day)
  • Undergarments (1-2 pair/day)
  • Swimsuit and beach towel (May or may not be needed)
  • 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)
  • Bedsheets
  • Comforter or sleeping bag
  • Pillow and pillowcase

DAY CAMPERS

  • Athletic clothing
  • Soccer Cleats (no metal studs)
  • Shin guards
  • Water bottle
  • Sunblock
  • Packed lunch and snacks
  • Small gym bag/backpack


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


Overnight Camp Day 1

3pm Check-in

4pm-5:30pm Training Session: Technical Stations 

5:30pm-7pm Dinner

7pm-8pm Training Session: Small sided games

10pm Ligths out

Overnight Camp Day 2 & 3

8am Breakfast

10am-12pm Training Session: Attacking/ Defending

12pm-2pm Lunch and downtime

2pm-4pm Training Session: Classroom Film Breakdown

5:30pm-7pm Dinner

7pm-8pm Trainign Session: Small Sided Games/ Full Field Games

10pm Lights Out

Overnight Camp Day 4

8am Breakfast

9am-11am Small Sided Games

11am-1pm Check out

Aggie Soccer Field

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