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Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Nike Boys Soccer Camp at Montreat College in Black Mountain, North Carolina offers an immersive day camp experience for players ages 6–16. Designed for athletes of all skill levels, this program blends technical mastery, tactical awareness, and competitive confidence in one of Western North Carolina’s most inspiring soccer environments.

Led by Head Men’s Soccer Coach Michael Bruce, campers train under collegiate-level leadership while enjoying a curriculum tailored to both developing players and advanced competitors.

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
  • Nike Camp T-shirt
  • Team Discounts for groups of 4 or more! Request your discount code through our team discount form below

Camp Coaches

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    Michael Bruce

    Head Men's Soccer Coach - Montreat College

    Michael Bruce was named the head coach of the Montreat College men's soccer program prior to the start of the 2017 season. Bruce previously served as an assistant for the Cavaliers between 2013-17.

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    Michael Bruce

    Head Men's Soccer Coach - Montreat College

    YEAR-BY-YEAR HIGHLIGHTS

    2024

    • Went 3-4-1 (2-1-1 AAC) during the hurricane-shortened regular season.
    • Captured the program's first point from a match at Tennessee Wesleyan since Sept. 20, 2008.
    • Scored a season-high five goals versus Pikeville during Homecoming & Family Weekend.
    • Athlete achievements: 1 AAC Offensive Player of the Week, 4 CSC Academic All-District® Team honorees, 8 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes and 10 AAC All-Academic Team members.

    2023

    • Went 6-10-2 (5-7-1 AAC) and ended ninth in the AAC regular-season standings.
    • Notched a 4-match win streak from 9/13 to 9/23 while outscoring opponents 23-2.
    • Athlete achievements: 1 Second Team All-AAC, 3 CSC Academic All-District® Team honorees, 6 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes and 10 AAC All-Academic Team members.

    2022

    • Went 6-10-2 (5-7-1 AAC) during his sixth season at the helm.
    • Finished ninth in the AAC regular-season standings.
    • Erased 2-0 deficit in final 15 minutes to defeat Faulkner and claim season's initial victory (3-2 win on 9/3).
    • Athlete achievements: 1 AAC Offensive Player of the Week, 1 AAC Defensive Player of the Week, 1 CSC Academic All-America® Second Team, 2 CSC Academic All-District® Team honorees, 11 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes and 14 AAC All-Academic Team members.

    2021

    • Went 8-10-1 (7-6 AAC) on the year, tied for the most AAC wins in a single season under Bruce.
    • Secured the No. 7 seed entering the AAC Tournament and advanced past 14th-ranked Milligan via PKs in the AAC Quarterfinals before falling to Point, the eventual AAC Tournament Champion, in the AAC Semifinals.
    • Won a thrilling double-overtime contest at Truett McConnell for the squad's initial AAC triumph of the season (2-1 win on 9/11).
    • Athlete achievements: 3 Second Team All-AAC athletes, 2 AAC All-Tournament Team nods, 3 AAC Offensive Player of the Week awards, 1 CoSIDA Academic All-America® Second Team, 2 CoSIDA Academic All-District® First Team members and 9 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes.

    2020

    • Went 6-6 (5-5 AAC) during the season.
    • Athlete achievements: 1 AAC Offensive Player of the Week, 3 AAC Defensive Player of the Week awards, 1 CoSIDA Academic All-District® First Team and 12 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes.

    2019

    • Went 11-6-1 (7-3-1 AAC) on the year, Montreat's best overall and AAC winning percentages under Bruce.
    • Captured the No. 5 seed entering the AAC Tournament before falling at No. 4-seeded Union in the AAC Quarterfinals.
    • Athlete achievements: 4 Second Team All-AAC athletes, 2 AAC Defensive Player of the Week awards, 8 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes and 10 AAC All-Academic Team members.

    2018

    • Went 6-9-2 (3-5-2 AAC) during his second season as head coach.
    • Claimed the No. 7 seed entering the AAC Tournament before losing at No. 2-seeded Reinhardt in the AAC Quarterfinals.
    • Athlete achievements: 1 Second Team All-AAC, 2 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes and 6 AAC All-Academic Team members.

    2017

    • Went 11-9 (4-6 AAC) in his first season as head coach.
    • Collected the No. 8 seed entering the AAC Tournament and upset top-seeded Reinhardt in the AAC Quarterfinals before falling to Union in the AAC Semifinals.
    • Athlete achievements: 2 AAC All-Tournament Team nods, 1 AAC Offensive Player of the Week, 1 AAC Defensive Player of the Week, 1 NAIA Champion of Character, 4 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes and 7 AAC All-Academic Team members.
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    Adam Lund

    Assistant Men's Soccer Coach | Director of Men's Soccer Recruiting

    The Montreat College men’s soccer program added Adam Lund to its staff as an assistant coach in March of 2024. He enters his second season with the Cavaliers during the 2025-26 academic year.

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    Adam Lund

    Assistant Men's Soccer Coach | Director of Men's Soccer Recruiting

    Lund came to Montreat from D’Youville University in Buffalo, N.Y. where he was hired as an assistant coach in July of 2023. After the head coach left the program, Lund acted as the interim head coach from September 27 through December.

    Prior to his time at D’Youville, the Rochester, N.Y. native spent time with two separate clubs. While also in college, Lund assisted at Smugtown FC in the USPL from 2020 through 2023. He also served as the goalkeeper coach for the Perdido Bay Rush from 2021 to 2023.

    Lund began his collegiate playing career at Genesee Community College in 2018. From 2019 to 2023, Lund then played at Pensacola Christian College where he earned his degree in sports management. At PCC in 2022, he was named an NCCAA Second Team All-American and NCCAA South Region First Team athlete. In 2019, the Eagles won the NCCAA Division II National Tournament.

    Lund lives in Asheville, N.C.

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    Blaine Wright

    Men's Soccer Graduate Assistant - Montreat College

    Blaine Wright joined the Montreat College men's soccer staff in a graduate assistant role prior to the start of the 2024 season.

Camp Details

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

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

CAMP INFO:

  • Camp Dates: (Mon-Fri)

    • June 8-12, 2026

    • June 15-19, 2026

  • Ages: 6-16

  • Gender: Boys

  • Half-Day Hours: 9:00am*-12:00pm

  • Full-Day Hours: 9:00am*-3:00pm**

  • Meals: Lunch is NOT provided
  • Location: Pulliam Stadium

*Check-in starts 15 minutes before camp start time

**Friday ends at 12pm for all campers

SKILL LEVEL

Nike Soccer Camps provide a fun and challenging environment where players are grouped by age and ability to maximize development. Under the guidance of experienced coaches, campers sharpen their technical skills through focused training, small-sided games, and dynamic drills—building confidence and a passion for the game along the way.

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!

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

  • Instruction: Training from the Montreat College coaching staff

  • Day campers: Lunch or snacks are not provided. Please bring a packed lunch. There will be a water station available to fill up and stay hydrated

  • 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 Nike Soccer Camp 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 cleats, shin guards, athletic shoes, and a water bottle.

  • Facility: Pulliam Stadium

  • 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.

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

SOCCER BALLS

Nike Soccer Camp Balls can be purchased during registration. Players can choose between a size 3, 4 or 5 ball, which will be shipped out before camp. Shipping is included in the listed price. Please note that it is not required to bring a soccer ball to camp as they are provided by the staff for camp instruction. All sales are final.

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.

NIKE 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.

Important Information & Sample Daily Schedule

9:00am Check-in

9:00-9:30am Rosters and juggling

9:30-10:00am Speed, agility, quickness drills

10:00-10:30am Technical introduction

10:30-11:00am Technical development

11:00-11:45am Full pressure activity

12:00-12:45pm Lunch/Snack Break

12:45-1:45pm Small-sided games

1:45-2:45pm Scrimmages

2:45pm Wrap up

3:00pm Campers depart

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Pulliam Stadium

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