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All Reviews about Nike Soccer Camp in Encinitas

3 Reviews

  • Kids were engaged, it was fun, very friendly stuff
  • Counselors had a fun, uplifting attitude.
  • My daughter had so much fun

Camp Overview

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Join us for an amazing week of camp at Nike Soccer Camp at San Dieguito Academy High School in Encinitas, CA. Team up with Camp Director Matt Deemer and his coaching staff for the ultimate soccer training camp! With a mix of traditional and modern soccer coaching methodologies, players will enhance their skill sets through fun, soccer-related drills under the instruction of an experienced collegiate coaching staff.

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
  • 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

    Men's Soccer - Assistant Coach

    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.

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    Matthew Deemer

    Men's Soccer - Assistant Coach

    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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    Katie Ritchie

    Head Women's Soccer Coach

    Katie Ritchie was named the University of Saint Katherine women’s soccer head coach by Director of Athletics Daniel Stange on Dec. 6, 2018. Ritchie brings a vast wealth of experience to the Firebirds as a coach and player at both the professional and club levels.

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    Katie Ritchie

    Head Women's Soccer Coach

    Originally from Vancouver Canada, Katie has played at the highest level of pro soccer all over the world including a 2 year deal with Chelsea FC in England and Amazon Grimstad in the prestigious Norwegian Toppserien. She also was a staple in the W-League captaining various clubs in Los Angeles during her break period overseas.

    Katie also has been a prominent figure in the youth side here since she moved to SoCal with her husband Paul in 2015. In 2016 at Carlsbad High School, she led the freshman team to an undefeated season and the best record in the history of the program and was given the Varsity / Program role in 2019 where she led the team to a CIF Open Division final and State Tournament appearance.

    In her recent years success, she was just hired on at Vista Storm Soccer Club as their first Female Director of Coaching to oversee and develop the girls program.

    She also spent eight years with MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps FC as an academy and prospects coach, a regional development coach, and the lead coach of summer camps. She was involved at the club level with LA Galaxy San Diego in the DA and DPL programs, as well as assisting their semi-pro Women’s Premier Soccer League team.

Camp Details

CAMP INFO

  • Camp Dates:

    • June 29 - July 3, 2026 (Mon-Fri)

  • Ages: 6-16

  • Gender: Coed

  • Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm or 9:00am-12:00pm

  • Meals: Lunch is NOT provided. Please bring a packed lunch
  • Location: San Dieguito Academy

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

*Check-in starts 15 minutes before camp start time

SKILL LEVELS

Nike Soccer Camps provide a fun and challenging environment where players are grouped by age and ability to maximize development. Under the guidance of experienced coaches, campers sharpen their technical skills through focused training, small-sided games, and dynamic drills—building confidence and a passion for the game along the way.


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!

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 Matthew Deemer and his 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: San Dieguito Academy

  • 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.

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

11:45am-12:45pm Lunch/Snack Break

12:45-1:45pm Small-sided games/Scrimmages

1:45pm Wrap up

2:00pm Campers depart

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San Dieguito Academy

WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Nike Soccer Camp in Encinitas

3 Reviews

  • Kids were engaged, it was fun, very friendly stuff
  • Counselors had a fun, uplifting attitude.
  • My daughter had so much fun

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