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Camp Overview

Take Your Game to the Next Level This Winter at Nike Elite Soccer Camp at Orange Coast College!

It Starts Here!

Designed for advanced players ages 10–17, this Elite Day Camp (9:00 AM–4:00 PM) provides a unique opportunity to train in a collegiate environment over winter break. Hosted on the premier Orange Coast College Campus, players will develop their technical skills, soccer IQ, and confidence through high-level training sessions led by an outstanding staff of college coaches and current and former collegiate athletes, including coaches from programs such as the University of Portland, Cal Poly Humboldt, and more.

Train and compete in a professional setting featuring a full-size turf field and dedicated small-sided training areas, while experiencing the intensity and attention to detail of the college game. Whether you're preparing for your next club season, high school soccer, or future collegiate opportunities, this camp is the perfect way to stay sharp, improve your game, and make the most of your winter break.

Join us this winter in Costa Mesa for an elite training experience and see what it takes to perform at the next level!

The Nike Elite Soccer Camp at Orange Coast College is open to any and all entrants and limited only by number, age and gender. Athletic facilities and coaches are subject to change. The camp is not owned, sponsored, controlled or endorsed by Orange Coast College.

Highlights Include

  • Train with college coaches and current/former collegiate athletes from top NCAA programs
  • Elite player development curriculum designed for serious players ages 10–17
  • Develop technical skills, tactical awareness, and soccer IQ in a collegiate-style training environment
  • Full-day training program (9:00 AM–4:00 PM) featuring advanced sessions, competitive games, and performance-based coaching
  • All campers receive an Official Nike Camp T-shirt and have an opportunity to win prizes (based on merit)
  • Team Discounts for groups of 4 or more! Request your discount code through our team discount form below

Camp Coaches

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    Matthew Deemer

    Soccer Director

    Matt Deemer is the assistant men’s soccer coach at University of Portland and serves as a soccer director for Next Athletes’ Nike Soccer Camps.

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    Matthew Deemer

    Soccer Director

    Matthew Deemer came to Portland ahead of the 2023 season as an assistant coach for Portland Pilots Men’s Soccer, signing on as the recruiting coordinator and goalkeeper coach for the Pilots. Deemer helped guide the Pilots to a 12-5 record overall and a 5-2 record in WCC play, helping Portland make their third straight NCAA Tournament appearance. Portland earned a first-round bye for the first time since 1988 after earning a 11-seed in the tournament. With Deemer's guidance, Portland soccer had 10 Pilots earn All-WCC honors and three earn WCC awards, including the WCC Defender of the Year, WCC Midfielder of the Year and WCC Freshman of the Year. Portland had three United Soccer Coaches All-West Region selections, two All-Americans and Portland's first MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalist since 2002. Three Pilots were taken in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft as well, the most in program history in a single draft.

    Prior to joining the Pilots, Deemer spent three seasons from 2021-23 at the University of San Diego, helping guide the Toreros as an assistant coach to one of the best seasons in program history. The Toreros went 6-0-1 in conference play to finish undefeated against WCC opponents for the first time since 2000, secure the WCC title and qualify for the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2014. Working primarily with the goalkeepers, Deemer coached the WCC Co-Goalkeeper of the Year and was named to the United Soccer Coaches West Region Coaching Staff of the Year. San Diego also had the WCC Defender of the Year, the WCC Freshman of the Year, 13 All-WCC selections and two All-West Region selections under Deemer’s guidance. Before joining San Diego, Deemer served as an assistant coach at the University of Saint Katherine's for a year after spending three years as an assistant coach from 2018-20 at San Diego State University.

    Both during and after his four-year career at Chapman University as a goalkeeper, Deemer coached at various levels from high school to MLS Next. He began his coaching career as the Chapman Women’s Club Team Head Coach in 2015 and also was the head JV coach for Villa Park High School from 2015-17. During that time, he was also an assistant coach for LA Galaxy San Diego. Deemer was named head coach of Villa Park’s varsity team for the 2017-18 season, helping them reach the CIF Finals and earning CIF Coach of the Year honors in the process. Deemer had a stellar career in the CIF as a goalkeeper for Carlsbad High School and is the only person to win both CIF Player of the Year and CIF Coach of the Year in a four-year span.

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    Rosendo Juarez

    Lead Coach

    Rosendo Juarez-Flores is an assistant soccer coach at Oregon Tech University and serves as a lead coach for Next Athletes’ Nike Soccer Camps.

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    Kayla Neff

    Site Director

    Kayla Neff serves as site director for Next Athletes (operators of Nike Sports Camps) and is currently an assistant coach for Biola University Softball. Kayla is the main point of contact for parents across all sports at camp.

    Kayla Neff

    Kayla Neff

    Site Director

    Kayla Neff is entering her fourth year as the assistant coach for Biola University Softball where she was a standout athlete. During her time at Biola, Kayla helped Biola Softball reach the NCAA Division II National Championship and was named to the NCAA Division II All-Tournament Team. Kayla was also acknowledged for the awards below:

    • Earned All-Pacific West First Team recognition
    • Nominated by Biola University for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award
    • Earned Biola's prestigious Dr. Dave Holmquist Career Achievement Award
    • Named CoSIDA Academic All-District
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    Payton Brown

    Assistant Site Director

    Payton Brown serves as an assistant site director for Next Athletes and Nike Sports Camps. Payton is currently a Division II baseball coach at Adams State University and is currently pursuing his Masters of Business Administration. Payton supports all sports and serves as an additional contact for camp families.

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    Payton Brown

    Assistant Site Director

    Payton Brown formerly pitched for Adams State Baseball and is now an assistant coach for the program. Payton also earned the academic honors below as an athlete:

    • RMAC All-Academic Honor Roll 2024
    • RMAC All-Academic Honor Roll 2023
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    Westy McQueen

    Camp Administrator

    Westy McQueen is the owner and camp director for Next Athletes, operator of the Nike Sports Camps at Boise State University and Westminster University. Westy has over 10 years of experience operating youth programs and has designed the Next Athletes programs with the purpose of providing a truly memorable, sport development experience for each child. Westy is a Positive Coaching Alliance certified coach, Level II U.S. Kids Golf Certified Coach, and specializes in a variety of sports including tennis, volleyball, soccer, golf, and football.

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    Westy McQueen

    Camp Administrator

    Westy McQueen is the owner of Next Athletes and serves as a camp administrator for Nike Sports Camps. Westy has over 10 years of experience operating youth sports programs and has designed the Next Athletes programs with the purpose of providing a truly memorable, athletic development experience for each young athlete.

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    Westy McQueen

    Camp Administrator

    Westy is a Positive Coaching Alliance certified coach, U.S. Kids Golf Certified Coach, and personally specializes in volleyball, soccer, golf, and football. Westy is the camp administrator for the Nike Sports Camps at Westminster University, Boise State University, University of Denver, Loyola Marymount University, UC Santa Barbara, California Polytechnic State University (SLO), Cal State San Marcos, Bend, OR, and University of Puget Sound.

Camp Details

CAMP INFO

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

PARKING

Please park in Lot J and Lot K. If these lots are full, please feel free to park in any pay-to-park lot on campus. Parking is $5 per vehicle and that can be paid on the campus portal app.

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

CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING

Checklist of things to bring: We recommend Day Campers bring a daily pack with the following items. Please label all equipment with an easily identifiable tag with the camper's full name and contact info.

Checklist of things to bring: We recommend Day Campers bring a daily pack with the following items:

  • Extra athletic clothing
  • 1-2 pairs of broken in soccer cleats
  • Running shoes
  • Shin guards
  • Water bottle
  • Sunblock
  • Small gym bag/backpack
  • Packed lunch
  • Extra spending money ($50) and any other appropriate clothing for that day’s activities which will be described to you on the first day of camp.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

  • Instruction: Instruction from passionate coaches and current and former student athletes
  • Day campers: Instruction and daytime activities only. Lunch is not included
  • Camp T-shirt: Campers at multi-day camps will receive a Nike Soccer Camp t-shirt

INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, & FACILITY

  • Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience

  • Equipment Needed: Please bring your own soccer apparel, cleats, and shin guards

  • Athletic Facilities: Orange Coast College 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

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

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation is not provided to/from camp. 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. If there is a need for additional facilities, we may conduct camp nearby at an off-campus location. In this case, overnight campers will be bussed to this location and day campers will be dropped off and picked up at the destination. Parents will be given notice if this is the case.

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

Facility

Orange Coast College Soccer Field

Sample Daily Schedule

9:00 am Field Session (Technical Skills Development)

12:00 pm Lunch

1:00 pm Field Session (Tactical Training)

4:00pm Campers depart

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FAQS

  • Address: 2701 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa, California 92626. The camp takes place at Orange Coast College, a college campus. Led by camp director Matthew Deemer.

  • Sessions are $615 for a 3-day camp. A deposit secures your spot, with the balance due by the 1st day of the month prior to camp starting.

  • This camp is for athletes ages 10 to 17, coed. All skill levels welcome. Campers may be grouped by age, skill, or experience.

  • One session: December 20 to December 22, 2026. Select the session above to register.

  • This is a day camp running 9 AM to 4 PM.

  • Select your session above and click "Add to Cart." A deposit secures your spot, with the balance due by the 1st day of the month prior to camp starting. After registration, you'll receive a Camp Information Packet with health forms and check-in details. Questions? Call 1-800-645-3226.

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