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Join us for an amazing week of camp at Nike Soccer Camp at North Park University in Chicago, Illinois. Team up with the North Park University coaching staff 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. This youth soccer camp provides the perfect blend of instruction and fun! Make friends and create memories with our team that will last a lifetime!

Highlights Include

Unique & structured curriculum
Low camper to coach ratio
Nike Soccer Camp T-shirt & camp prizes
Position-specific training
Elite technical training & game knowledge development
Small-sided games every day
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Men's Soccer Assistant Coach Karsten Hahn

Karsten Hahn begins his 12th year as an assistant coach for the North Park University men's soccer team in 2023. As a coach, Hahn has been a part of five CCIW championships, three CCIW Tournament championships, a sectional championship, and was a coach on the 2017 team that finished as the nation's runner-up. He has helped the Vikings reach the NCAA Tournament four times in the past five seasons.
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Hahn played collegiately at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater from 2003-2004 and earned Second Team All-Conference honors. He then transferred to DePaul University in 2005 and was a member of their men's soccer program. Hahn began club coaching in 2007 with Chicago Fire Juniors before joining FC United and then Chicago Magic PSG. Currently, he is a member of the Chicago Fire Juniors City coaching staff and works with their top-level high school boys' teams.
Men's Soccer Head Coach Kris Grahn

The 2023 season was the fifth as the head coach of the North Park University men's soccer team, and the 13th on the coaching staff, for Kris Grahn. In his first season leading the Vikings, Grahn led his team to a 2019 College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) league title and a CCIW Tournament championship before being named the CCIW Co-Coach of the Year. Grahn followed that performance up in 2021 with a NCAA Quarterfinals finish, as well as another league title. He has led the Vikings to NCAA Tournament appearances in each of his five seasons.
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Beginning his Viking coaching career as a graduate assistant in 2011, he transitioned to a full-time position in 2013, helping guide North Park to back-to-back conference titles in 2017 and 2018. Grahn also helped assist the program's highest-finishing team in 2017, finalizing the season as the NCAA Division III National Runner-Up with a record of 20-2-2. The decorated season included a league title, CCIW tournament championship, seven All-CCIW selections (including Newcomer and Player of the Year), four All-Region picks, and a First Team All-American selection.

One of the most decorated soccer players in North Park history, Grahn was a member of the 2010 CCIW championship team, garnering Player of the Year honors that same season. Grahn scored the game-winning goal in both the conference final and in North Park's first-ever NCAA playoff win. During his illustrious career, he was named a CCIW First Team selection and All-Region selection in each of his four years. Additionally, Grahn was as a D3soccer.com All-American in 2010 and a NSCAA All-American in 2011.

Grahn appears in numerous categories within the Viking men's soccer record books. He is first in career assists (25) and career points (95), tied for second all-time in career goals scored (35), and marked back-to-back of nine assists in 2009 and 2010, a single-season eighth-best.
Women's Soccer Head Coach Emma Woodley

Coach Emma (Lundeen) Woodley completed her fourth season as head coach of the North Park University women's soccer team in 2023, marking her seventh year as a coach with the program. In 2022, Woodley coached the Vikings to their first-ever win over Wheaton, earning the 1-0 victory on senior night. The win was the first over the Thunder in 26 previous matchups.
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Woodley is certainly no stranger to NPU women's soccer. A four-year letter winner and 2015 NPU Female Athlete of the Year, Woodley earned First Team All-College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) recognition; the first time a Viking was named to the First Team in over 15 years. Woodley broke the single-season record for goals scored during her illustrious senior campaign, marking a league-leading 17. In that 2014 season, Woodley led the league in points (37), points per game (2.06), and goals per game (0.94). Woodley finalized her decorated career with a program second-best 29 goals while breaking the single-season mark for points in a year (37).

Upon graduating from North Park in 2015, Woodley joined the Viking coaching staff as a graduate assistant. She rejoined the women's soccer program, while continuing to serve as an admissions counselor, for the 2019 season.

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 29-August 2, 2024 (Mon-Fri)
Ages: 6-16
Gender: Coed
Half-Day Hours: 9:00am - 12:00pm*
Full-Day Hours: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Check-in & Out Locations: at Holmgren Athletic Complex
Meals: Lunch is NOT provided. Please send campers with a packed lunch
Location: Holmgren Athletic Complex

*Check-in starts 15 minutes before camp start time

CAMP INFO:

This program is geared towards 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 11 and under 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 12+ 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 the North Park University coaching staff
Day campers: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
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: Holmgren Athletic Complex
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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Sample Daily Schedule

8:30 - 9:00 AM Drop-off / Check-in
9:00 AM Players out to center field
9:05 – 9:15 AM Warm-up and ball work
9:15 – 10:30 AM Skills stations
10:30 – 11:00 AM Snack time, socialization, and break
11:00 – 12:00 PM Game play stations
12:00 – 12:45 PM Day camp ends / lunch for full day campers
12:45 – 1:30 PM Warm-up and ball work
1:30 – 2:45 PM Game play: small-side and large space
2:45 – 3:00 PM Cool-down and wrap-up

Campus facility North Park U

Holmgren Athletic Complex. The Holmgren Complex is one of the most versatile, well-engineered, all-weather outdoor complexes in the Midwest.

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

Day Camp 9am-3pm $395.00 USD

Availability: Yes

Half Day Camp 9am-12pm $275.00 USD