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All Reviews about Nike Soccer Camp at Occidental College

10 Reviews

  • Season 2025
    The skills learning and how great the head coach was along with the staff
  • Season 2025
    If you ask me, it was fun and well-organized camp that was a mile from my house. If you ask my daughter, it was swimming on T/Th!
  • Season 2025
    My son had a really fun time and the staff were very friendly and energetic. They helped my sons skills and we will be doing it again
  • Season 2025
    My kids liked the prizes, cold water to refill their water bottles, fun games focused on skill. I appreciated the daily communication, photos, and mental performance coach (super cool that was included!).
  • Season 2025
    The director was EXTREMELY clear in his communication and made it very easy for us to prepare and participate as a family navigating a new camp experience. The facilities were absolutely beautiful and served the children well. The staff made an effort and had supplies to help students stay cool and hydrated. The opportunity to swim in the pool twice in the week for an hour each was a bonus!
  • Season 2025
    The part they couldn't stop talking about was camper learned new skills.
  • Season 2025
    working with fun coaches!
  • Season 2025
    My camper's favorite part was shooting -- trying to hit the crossbar.
  • Season 2025
    My Child came home with a smile and excited to return each day.
  • Season 2025
    my daughter had an amazing time. Love the coaches learn some new skills.

Camp Overview

Improve your game and have serious fun
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Join us for an exciting week at Nike Soccer Camp at Occidental College in Los Angeles, CA, home to one of the most respected collegiate soccer environments in Southern California. Campers will train under Camp Director Rod Lafaurie and the Occidental Men’s Soccer staff, recently named SCIAC Coaching Staff of the Year, and recognized nationally with a Top-10 Rated Director Award.

Set on the beautiful Occidental College campus, this camp offers a true collegiate training experience, giving players access to high-quality facilities and an inspiring college soccer setting in the heart of Los Angeles.

The curriculum blends traditional and modern coaching methodologies to help every player take the next step in their development. Players will build core technical skills, improve tactical understanding, and elevate their overall soccer IQ in a fun, structured, and competitive environment. Summer sessions also include access to the on-campus swimming pool, rounding out the full camp experience.

Whether your child is just beginning their soccer journey or looking to sharpen competitive edge, this Nike Soccer Camp delivers a high-level and memorable experience where players grow their game, build confidence, and form lasting friendships.

Hear from Rod Lafaurie: "Our goal is simple: we want every player to feel safe, have fun, and love every day they spend with us. By training within a curriculum designed by college soccer coaches and utilizing our elite facilities, from the field to the pool, we create a high-energy environment that challenges players to grow. We pride ourselves on clear communication and a development-focused approach that builds technical skills and character, ensuring your child leaves with a deeper love for the game and the confidence to take their next step in soccer."

Highlights Include

  • Collegiate-Designed Curriculum: Train with a specialized program developed by NCAA Head Coach Radames Lafaurie, bringing high-level college concepts to a youth-friendly environment.
  • Elite Facilities & Stadium Access: Experience the game on top-tier surfaces, including access to our stadium and professional-grade training grounds.
  • Safety & Communication First: We prioritize a secure environment with proactive, transparent communication so parents always feel connected and informed.
  • Low camper-to-coach ratio
  • 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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    Rod Lafaurie

    Men's head Coach

    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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    Rod Lafaurie

    Men's head Coach

    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 2nd 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.

Camp Details

CAMP INFO

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

  • Camp Dates: (Mon-Fri)

    • June 29 - July 3, 2026

    • July 20-24, 2026

  • 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 ends at 12pm Friday

WHO IS THIS CAMP FOR

Nike Soccer Camp at Occidental College is the premier fit for players aged 6–14 who want to bridge the gap between "serious training" and "serious fun." Led by NCAA Head Coach Rod Lafaurie (recently named a Top-10 Director in the nation), our program is uniquely designed for all skill levels, from the absolute beginner to the child prodigy

We differentiate ourselves by grouping athletes by ability level and experience, not just age, ensuring your child is always matched with the right level of challenge to maximize their growth. Our curriculum, taught by current college coaches and players, focuses on Game Intelligence (the "why" behind the play) rather than just drills. With access to elite facilities like Jack Kemp Stadium and daily swimming pool sessions, we provide a safe, high-energy environment that builds both technical mastery and a lifelong love for the game.

SKILL LEVEL

This camp is designed for players of all levels, from the absolute beginner to the 'child prodigy.' What sets us apart is our commitment to a Development-Focused Environment where we group players by skill and experience rather than just age. This ensures that every athlete is matched with the right level of challenge to maximize their growth.

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 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: All campers receive a Nike Soccer Camps 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: 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
  • Change of clothes
  • Swim suit & towel
  • Water bottle
  • Sunblock
  • Packed lunch and snacks
  • Small gym bag/backpack

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. 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/ Pool Time

2:45pm Wrap up

3:00pm Campers depart

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Jack Kemp Stadium

WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Nike Soccer Camp at Occidental College

10 Reviews

  • Season 2025
    The skills learning and how great the head coach was along with the staff
  • Season 2025
    If you ask me, it was fun and well-organized camp that was a mile from my house. If you ask my daughter, it was swimming on T/Th!
  • Season 2025
    My son had a really fun time and the staff were very friendly and energetic. They helped my sons skills and we will be doing it again
  • Season 2025
    My kids liked the prizes, cold water to refill their water bottles, fun games focused on skill. I appreciated the daily communication, photos, and mental performance coach (super cool that was included!).
  • Season 2025
    The director was EXTREMELY clear in his communication and made it very easy for us to prepare and participate as a family navigating a new camp experience. The facilities were absolutely beautiful and served the children well. The staff made an effort and had supplies to help students stay cool and hydrated. The opportunity to swim in the pool twice in the week for an hour each was a bonus!
  • Season 2025
    The part they couldn't stop talking about was camper learned new skills.
  • Season 2025
    working with fun coaches!
  • Season 2025
    My camper's favorite part was shooting -- trying to hit the crossbar.
  • Season 2025
    My Child came home with a smile and excited to return each day.
  • Season 2025
    my daughter had an amazing time. Love the coaches learn some new skills.

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