Improve your game and have serious fun
at Nike Soccer Camps
Advantage Academy powered by Nike Soccer Camps are designed to bring the global game to your doorstep. Our talented group of coaches who have lived and played around the world desire to develop and equip each player with the skills and knowledge the global game has to offer. We are passionate about creating a safe and fun atmosphere for players to learn, develop, play, and enjoy the game of soccer. You won’t want to miss out!
Highlights Include
Skill of the day
Professional qualified international & domestic trainers
Focus on individual players learning in competitive environments
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
Thaddaeus Taylor
Head Coach
Thaddaeus played Division 1 Soccer at Liberty University before moving to England and playing professionally. Thad’s passion for the game centers on technique and ball mastery.
Hayden Taylor
Head Coach
Hayden lived in England during his developmental years and fell in love with the Beautiful Game with the English Premier League on his doorstep.
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 PROGRAM
Dates:
June 8-12, 2026 (Mon-Fri)
July 20-24, 2026 (Mon-Fri)
Gender: Coed
Ages: All Skills 6-10 & Elite 11-16
Day Camp Hours 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM*
Meals: Lunch is NOT provided. Please bring a packed lunch
*Check-in begins 15 minutes before the start of camp
ABOUT ADVANTAGE ACADEMY
The global game is nonstop. For over 100 years soccer has taken the world captive by the pure joy and passion it evokes from those of us who have the chance to play, coach, and watch it masterfully unfold before our very eye. Soccer has this uncanny ability to remove barriers, destroy stereotypes and bring people together in an extraordinary way. Whether it's meeting lifelong friends, establishing a consistent work ethic, or learning how to handle victory and defeat, the beautiful game changes you. No matter who you are, where you've been, whether this is your first time thinking about playing or you have been playing from the moment you could first walk, we believe the beautiful game is for you. Our heart is to bring the global game to your doorstep locally. Our coaches have been around the world playing, learning how to develop players, equipping coaches, and watching the game take people's breath away from local streets to the World Cup. Advantage Academy is a soccer movement taking Northwest Arkansas by storm. We're a group of people that are players, coaches and fans who love the beautiful game and want to see our community transformed as we engage with one another through leagues, camps, and lessons for players of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Come join us! Be the Advantage.
Elite Camp
The Elite Camp is geared toward top-level players in NWA and the surrounding region. With coaches represented from three continents who have played professionally and spent years coaching the beautiful game, expect to come away from camp with a greater joy for the game and a more astute understanding of how to play both tactically and technically.
Each morning we will work on various aspects of the game: control, dribbling, passing, attacking scenarios, defending even-numbered and out-numbered, as well as crossing and finishing. Each afternoon we will compete in various tournaments with competitions for every age group to help sharpen the tactical understanding of how to play in various situations and setups and emphasize work on set pieces, corners, and develop situational awareness.
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 Advantage Academy coaching staff
Day campers: Lunch is NOT provided
Supervision: Staff members 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.
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
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
Check- in, interaction with coaches
9:00-9:10 am
Intro to the day, recap of previous day
9:10-9:45 am
Warm Up. All warm up stations include speed agility quickness, coordination, balance, and ball work activity. We use a ball for everything and combine soccer specific movements into our warmups.
9:50-10:40 am
Technical Stations. Dribbling, ball mastery, control, balance and coordination skill stations last 3 minutes each, and players are grouped with 3-5 players per small group.
10:45-10:55 am
Snack
11:00-12:00
Main Stations. Players are now grouped in larger groups based on age and ability, and work through 4 x 15 min stations including but not limited to - Scrimmage, 1v1, 2v2, flying changes, finishing, crossing and finishing, handball, mini scrimmage.
12:05-1:00
Morning Camper leave at 12:05pm. Afternoon campers eat lunch in the shade until 1pm.
1:05-3:00
Afternoon scrimmages/World Cup Tournament. Yes! We do a tournament every day for the afternoon campers.
WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Nike Soccer Camp in Fayetteville
13 Reviews
He had a great experience! It was so well organized and the effort by the coaches to connect with each of the kids was awesome!
He had a great experience! It was so well organized and the effort by the coaches to connect with each of the kids was awesome!
Charlie loved making new friends who have the same sport passion as he does. The staff was really friendly and taught the kids life lessons as well as lessons in sports
He had a great time, and I felt the staff responded to my son’s needs and skill level. I’m also glad they managed to provide a fun environment despite the hot and humid weather.
Neither of my boys knew any leaders at the start of camp so I stuck around for my 6 year old and I was extremely impressed with the coaches and leaders. Scout does not enjoy hot weather and the coaches made the games and activities fun despite the heat advisory! Scout even wanted to go back every day! :)
River says this was his favorite camp all summer. He and I both agreed that the energy provided by the coaches and leaders was extremely positive and set the tone for well behaved, happy kids. Despite the heat advisories, everyone's attitudes were amazing! River has not stopped kicking the soccer ball around the house since the first day of camp :) He also said the games were fun and good for all ages
Thad and Hayden made our camper feel welcomed and excited to be there. Our child was excited to go every day and looked forward to the games and activities played during the camp sessions.
My son had the best time with his friends and coaches. He had a blast and refined his skills. it was a fantastic experience!
My son enjoyed the games to help him build skills, as well as mentioning how encouraging his couch was.
Watching my child's confidence grow, both socially and athletically.
Excellent staff involvement with kids and staff to camper ratio,
My son would say playing games. He enjoyed the championship game as well. He also talked about shaking hands with the opposing players, and of course, popsicles!!
My son would say playing games. He enjoyed the championship game as well. He also talked about shaking hands with the opposing players, and of course, popsicles!!
