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Experience the Unique, Player-Centric Approach to Training

Player ONE Performance and Nike Soccer Camps come together to offer a camp experience sure to improve our campers' skills and provide lots of fun in Palo Alto for this summer!

ABOUT PLAYER ONE PERFORMANCE: Formed in 2017, Player ONE Performance has firmly established itself as Northern California's premier club neutral, supplemental training and camp program. Offering personalized, energetic, detail orientated sessions, P1P has attracted players of all levels, boasting a training client list that includes MLS Professionals, MLS Allstars, US National Team Members, D1 College National Champions, Youth National Champions, along with youth players of all ages and abilities.

With a newly created curriculum, formed over 18 years of youth coaching, P1P has the perfect camp product for all players who genuinely desire to improve their game and leave the camp a better player. An intensive focus on technique, movement, goal-scoring, game intelligence, and mental preparation, will provide the player with everything they need to leave the camp feeling confident and prepared.

Highlights Include
  • Nike Soccer Camp T-Shirt
  • A brand new, modern coaching curriculum
  • Low Camper to Coach ratio 12:1
  • Daily social media content (videos, live stories, pictures)
  • Nike prizes and giveaways
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Camp Coaches

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    Camp Director Ben Maxwell

    A native of Scotland, Ben Maxwell has been coaching in the USA for 13 years. Ben has coached in 10 states, and has been settled in California for 10 years. In his time in California, Ben has proven to be one of the top youth soccer coaches, notably when it comes to the long term technical development of the player.

    View Ben Maxwell's Bio & Soccer Tips

Camp Details

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

You can expect high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots. With that in mind, we encourage you to register now!

CAMP INFO:

  • Dates:

    • July 14-18, 2025 (Mon-Fri)

    • July 28-August 1, 2025 (Mon-Fri)

  • Ages: 6-14

  • Gender: Coed

  • Half-Day Camp: 9:00am - 12:00pm*

  • Full-Day Camp: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm*

  • Meals: Lunch is NOT included. Please bring a packed lunch

  • Location: Cartan Athletic Field

*Check-in starts 15 minutes before camp start time

CAMP OPTIONS:

Player ONE Playmakers (ages 6-10)

  • Designed for the young player who is striving to improve, who loves the ball, scoring goals, and being creative. This camp curriculum focuses on maximizing player participation, with a series of training sessions designed to give players the technical edge as they navigate their way in youth competitive soccer.

Player ONE Performance (ages 11-14)

  • Designed for the high-level competitive player, who is looking to use these training camps to give them an added advantage when they return to their club training. This camp curriculum, is demanding and intensive, with added focus on technique, game intelligence, goal scoring, and mental preparation.

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 Player One Performance coaching staff

  • Half-Day campers: Please bring a packed snack and plenty of water

  • 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: Cartan Athletic Field

  • 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 3, 4 or 5 ball, which will be shipped out once the order has processed. Shipping is included in the listed price. Please note that it is not required to bring a soccer ball to camp as they are provided by the staff for camp instruction. All sales are final.

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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PLAYER ONE PLAYMAKERS (AGES 5-11) - EXAMPLE CURRICULUM
  • Players will work daily on the following topics, including afternoon tournaments and a camp wide Friday World Cup! Designed for the young player who is striving to improve, who loves the ball, scoring goals, and being creative.
  • 1. ABC (Ability, Balance, Coordination)
  • 2. Ball Mastery
  • 3. Imaginative Games
  • 4. Goal Scoring
  • 5. Creative Play
  • 6. Small Sided Games
Player ONE Performance (ages 12-16) - Example Curriculum
  • Players will work daily on the following topics, including competitive afternoon tournaments, and a full small sided tournament on the Friday. Designed for the high level competitive player, who is looking to use these training camps to give them an added advantage when they return to their club trainings.
  • 1. Speed, Agility, Reactions
  • 2. Tactical Scrimmages
  • 3. Attacking Principles
  • 4. The Art of Defending
  • 5. Positional Games
  • 6. Competitive Scrimmages

Soccer Camp Palo Alto Field

Cartan Athletic Field

The Player One Performance powered by Nike Soccer Camps is hosted at Cartan Athletic Field

Camp Reviews

Overall Average Rating 5.00 / 5 Stars
    • 5/5.

    August 7, 2023: My boys said, they had fun, the games were different and learned some new skills they can put to use on the field!

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    July 30, 2023: Level of play was good enough where my son was challenged, but still had a ton of fun.

    — Anonymous

    • 5/5.

    July 30, 2023: Good staff and inclusion of our kids being from outside the US

    — Anonymous

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    • 5/5.
    Great, friendly, and organized staff.

    — Anonymous

Nike Soccer Camp with Player ONE Performance - Palo Alto

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Ben Maxwell, Camp Director
Cartan Athletic Fields - 1000 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, California 94027
Questions? Call 1-800-645-3226
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm PST

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.

Camp Dates & Prices

*Registration Fees are charged once per camper, per season. Exceptions may apply.

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