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Join us for an amazing week of camp at Nike Soccer Camp at Occidental College in Los Angeles, CA. Team up with Camp Director Rod Lafaurie and Occidental Men's Soccer Staff, recently named SCIAC Coaching Staff of the Year, for the ultimate soccer training camp! With a mix of traditional and modern soccer coaching methodologies, the curriculum is one that allows every camper the opportunity to continue to progress to a higher level of soccer play. Get the full camp experience and have fun while building the core fundamentals integrated within Nike Soccer Camps. Make friends and create memories with our team that will last a lifetime!

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 & Prizes
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Men's head Coach Rod Lafaurie

Rod Lafaurie enters his 13th season with an illustrious soccer career as a player and a coach. With a rich background in the sport, including a successful tenure as a former professional and Division I soccer player, and NCAA College Head Coach, coach Lafaurie has transformed the Occidental College men’s soccer program into one of the top soccer programs in the country.
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Hired in 2010, during this transformative period, Lafaurie led the team to its first winning season in school history in 2012 and achieved its first playoff appearance in 2014 with a remarkable record of 13-4-1. Oxy secured its consecutive post-season appearance in 2015, reaching as high as #21 nationally. The Tigers returned to the SCIAC championship game, hosting the final as the highest remaining team in 2018 while presiding over Oxy’s first men’s soccer SCIAC Athlete of the Year, Liam Walsh. Walsh was also named as a first-team All-West Region selection. In 2019, the team returned to the SCIAC semi-final, and again, after Covid returned to the SCIAC final in 2022. In 2023, the West Giants took giant strides in winning the SCIAC regular season championship, winning the SCIAC tournament championship with a 3-0 victory over Redlands in the SCIAC final. In the NCAA tournament, the team traveled first to Texas and beat 2022 Sweet 16 participants, St. Thomas, 2-1, followed by a 4-1 victory over 2003 National Champion Trinity Texas in the NCAA 2^nd round. In the Sweet 16, the Tigers fell in double overtime 1-0 to Amherst College, who advanced to the NCAA final, losing in double overtime.

Over his tenure, Lafaurie has led the team to the SCIAC conference tournament final in 2018, 2022, and 2023 and the SCIAC conference semi-finals in 2014, 2015, and 2019. In 2023, Lafaurie and staff were named the West Region Coaching Staff of the Year and the SCIAC Coaching Staff of the Year. In 2023, Senior Evan Karp was named 2nd Team All-American, 1st Team All-West Region, and the SCIAC Defensive Player of the Year. Fellow 1st Team All-West Region member Junior Andrew Notter, a SCIAC 1st Team Member, Riley Nyhan, and Joseph Schwartz joined Karp on the All-Region team.

Coaching many All-Region and All-SCIAC members, the Oxy Men’s Soccer program is continuously represented among the best in the West Region. Past All-West Region members include Evan Karp (2022 and 2023), Jake Foster (2022), Adrian Paredes (2019 and 2021), Riley McCabe (2018, 2019), Gabriel Barrett Jackson (2017), Tod Kawada (2014), and Reid Sakamoto (2012). While doing this, Occidental has also been in the top 5 in NCAA attendance in Division III and the top 25 in all divisions in attendance, averaging over 1000 people per game, including three games with nearly 4,000 people in the crowd. Along with a group of Superfans, attending these games has created one of the country's best places to play college soccer.

As a collegiate player at Cal State Northridge, Lafaurie was an All Big-West member in 2003 and 2004, named Cal State Northridge's Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 2003, awarded the outstanding graduating senior award in 2005, and went on to spend the 2005 season with the Los Angeles Galaxy reserve squad witnessing one of the MLS franchise’s MLS cup’s first hand.

Coaching locally and serving as the MLS Next Academy Soccer Director for Los Angeles Surf, Rod and his wife live locally with their children. Lafaurie also holds a Master’s Degree, USSF ‘A’ License, and United Soccer Coaches Premier License.

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: July 8-12, 2024 (Mon-Fri)
Ages: 6-16
Gender: Coed
Half-Day Hours: 9:00am-12:00pm
Full-Day Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm
Meals: Lunch is NOT provided. Please bring a packed lunch
Location: Jack Kemp Stadium

*Check-in starts 15 minutes before camp start time

CAMP DETAILS

This program is geared toward Player Development & High-Performance campers. Players will work on mastering the proper fundamentals, techniques and advancing their overall skills and knowledge of the game. A great opportunity for players to learn through a mix of drills, games, and competitive play. With a number of different camp options for all to enjoy!

SKILL LEVELS

Player Development is for campers, ages 6-10, of all skill levels. These camps are designed to maximize player participation and ensure each camper develops in all aspects of the game in a fun and engaging environment. Coaches will implement a wide range of technical, physical, and tactical activities with a focus on fun so campers get to improve with a smile on their faces.

High Performance is for campers, ages 11+, looking to improve their game in a fun and fast-paced environment. These camps are designed so players leave the camp week more prepared for their club and high school seasons. Experienced coaches will provide campers with a fresh perspective and challenge them to develop technical, tactical, physical, and psychological aspects of their game through a progressive curriculum.

*NOTE: If you believe your camper should be in a different skill level than the age requirement listed, please add a note at check-out and mention it to the camp director on day 1.

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

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 Rod Lafaurie and the Occidental Men's Soccer 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 & Prizes: All campers receive a Nike Soccer Camps t-shirt and prizes

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: Jack Kemp 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 4 or size 5 ball, which will be passed out on the first day of camp. Please note that it is not required to bring a soccer ball to camp as they are provided by the staff for camp instruction.

TEAM DISCOUNT

If you have a group of 4 or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper is eligible for a $25 discount. If you have a group of 8 or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper is eligible for a $30 discount. Please fill out the Team Discount - Soccer form with the name of your group and the names of each camper enrolling in the camp and we will create a unique discount code for your group.

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.

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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

Jack Kemp Stadium

SECURE YOUR SPOT – CAMPS SELL OUT!

Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.

Programs: All Skills

Age Group: 6 - 16

Gender: Co-Ed

Camp ends at 12pm on Friday.

Day 9:00am-3:00pm $395.00 USD

Availability: Yes

Half Day 9:00am-12:00pm $295.00 USD