Nike Arizona Soccer Academy – Embry-Riddle offers a unique program of instruction designed to develop each camper’s technical skills and tactical awareness in a high-quality collegiate environment. Founded by the head coaches at UCLA and UCSB in 1973, this long-standing academy is hosted on the beautiful campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, AZ.
Set in the high-desert mountains of Prescott, campers benefit from cooler summer temperatures compared to much of Arizona, creating ideal conditions for training, recovery, and performance throughout the week. The scenic campus provides a true college setting, complete with well-maintained athletic facilities and a safe, structured environment for player development and team building.
With over 46 years of experience training youth players across Arizona and Southern California, the academy continues to deliver a proven developmental model for players of all levels. Campers are grouped by age and ability under the supervision of a professional coaching staff to ensure appropriate challenge and individual attention.
This is a fully immersive overnight camp experience, giving players the opportunity to live in campus housing, train daily in a collegiate-style environment, and experience life as a student-athlete. With twice-daily technical training sessions, campers also compete in evening scrimmages to apply new skills in realistic game situations, accelerating both confidence and decision-making.
The Arizona Soccer Camp offers a variety of sessions designed to challenge players and support continuous improvement in a focused, energetic, and fun setting at one of the most unique campus environments in the region.
Hear from Camp Director Wes Wade: "Today’s players spend so much of the year focused on the pressure to win, win, win. At our camp, we absolutely teach and develop all aspects of the game, but we also want players to reconnect with the joy of simply playing soccer, competing with friends, improving their skills, and having fun.”
Highlights Include
- Led by Wes Wade, who has ben leading this camp for 40 years, bringing decades of experience and tradition to the program.
- Supported by an enthusiastic staff of coaches with strong playing and coaching backgrounds, creating a great balance of experience and relatability.
- Several coaches grew up attending this camp themselves, helping create a unique “camp family” atmosphere and experience for current campers.
- Campers stay in premium dorm rooms equipped with A/C, refrigerators, and microwaves for a comfortable overnight experience.
- Daily training sessions focus on all key aspects of the game, including passing, shooting, defending, and dribbling.
- The week concludes with the legendary “Styro Cup” tournament, featuring 40 years of champions alongside our famous bracket.
- Campers create their own teams and compete in fun, competitive 4v4 matches against the rest of camp.
- The camp is designed to give players a true college-style experience, helping campers build independence, confidence, and friendships while living away from home for the week.
- Low camper to coach ratio
- Nike Soccer Camp T-shirt & Prizes
- Elite technical training & game knowledge development
- Team Discounts for groups of 4 or more! Request your discount code through our team discount form below
