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Nike Elite Softball Camp at Orange Coast College (Winter)

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Nike Softball Camps is excited to offer a new winter elite camp at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, CA! Register today and enjoy collegiate-level training while making memories to last a lifetime. The camp offers a unique opportunity to train under the direction of and gain exposure to passionate college coaches. Our staff includes coaches from Orange Coast College, Mid-America Christian University, Cypress College, and more.

Elite Day Camp (9:00am – 4:00pm)

Nike Softball Camps is offering this program for elite-level players, ages 12-17, who are looking for a collegiate training experience over the winter break. The camp runs from 9:00am – 4:00pm daily and campers must bring their own lunch.

Softball Facilities

The camp utilizes Orange Coast College’s Pirate Softball Field where the OCC Softball Team trains and plays.

The Nike Elite Softball Camp at Orange Coast College is open to any and all entrants and limited only by number, age and gender. Athletic facilities and coaches are subject to change. The camp is not owned, sponsored, controlled or endorsed by Orange Coast College.

Highlights Include

  • Instruction from passionate collegiate coaches and current and former student athletes
  • Low camper to coach ratio
  • Morning and afternoon training sessions each day
  • Elite-level player analysis and training
  • All campers receive a Nike Camp T-shirt and have an opportunity to win prizes (based on merit)

Camp Coaches

  • Sydney Sprinkle Headshot

    Sydney Sprinkle

    Softball Director

    Sydney Sprinkle is the assistant softball coach at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California and serves as a softball director for Next Athletes’ Nike Softball Camps.

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    Sydney Sprinkle

    Softball Director

    Sydney formerly played at Concordia University Irvine where she had a decorated career. Her player bio is below.

    2023: First Team All-PacWest selection... Helped nationally-ranked CUI claim 4th straight PacWest Conference title... Hit .285 with six home runs and 33 RBI... Led CUI with 15 doubles and was one of four Golden Eagles to start all 61 games... Helped CUI win first PacWest Conference Tournament played since 2000... D2ADA Academic Award recipient and Academic All-PacWest.

    2022: First Team All-PacWest... Also D2CCA First Team All-Region and NFCA Second Team All-Region... Led entire PacWest Conference with 53 RBI while hitting .369 in 52 starts... Finished second on the squad with 12 doubles, 59 hits and also batting average... Playing primarily at third base for the PacWest Conference champions, she bashed eight home runs including one in the NCAA DII West Regional against Chico State... Also hit game-winning two-run homer at home to top APU (4/30/22)... Had team-best 16-game hitting streak and also a separate 13-game hitting streak... Helped CUI climb to No. 1 in the NFCA DII rankings and rattle off 36 straight wins which is the program's longest winning streak to begin a season in school history... Academic All-PacWest and NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete recipient.

    2021: Second Team All-PacWest at catcher... Hit .280 in 45 starts and tied for second on the squad with eight homers on the year... Her 34 RBI were also second on the team... She also cranked out six doubles, 22 walks and 37 hits which were all third-highest on the team in those categories... Helped CUI clinch SoCal Pod title in PacWest Conference... Academic All-PacWest.

    2020: Hit .299 in shortened season and collected 20 hits, 8 doubles and 13 RBI... Started all 22 contests and split time at first base and catcher.... Named to the Preseason All-PacWest Team... PacWest Player of the Week (Feb. 17)... Academic All-PacWest.

    2019: Voted Third-Team NFCA All-American as a true freshman and also made NFCA All-Region First Team and D2CCA All-Region Second Team... Named All-PacWest First Team and PacWest Freshman of the Year after leading all qualified Concordia hitters with a .373 batting average, 9 HR and 59 hits as a true freshman... Also third on her team with 39 RBI... Started 50 games showcasing her versatility as both a first baseman and catcher.... Academic All-PacWest.

    HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Palm Desert High School and graduated in 2018... Honor roll student... Four year varsity player... Softball player of the year... Senior athlete of the year... 2018 MVP... Elaine Smith Sports booster scholarship recipient... 1st team All-League Pacific Coast League... 2nd team All-League... 1st team All-League (junior and senior year)... All CIF southern section DIII... 1st team catchers Cal-Hi sports All-State 2018... Team captain 2017 and 2018... Back to back DVL champions 2017 and 2018... Undefeated 2018 season (12-0)

    CLUB: Orange County Batbusters

    PERSONAL: Born February 17, 2000 to Tracey Grosso and Henry Sprinkle...Has five siblings: Jordan, Madison, Camryn, Ryan, Cash... Graduated with a BA in Communications... Nicknames are Syd, Sprinks, Sprinkle, and Sprinkie... Favorite team is the Dodgers... Greatest athletic thrill was going 5/5 during my first high school league game and hitting three homers... Pre-game superstition/ritual is to never step on the chalk and blast EDM as soon as I wake up... Biggest hero is my grandpa... Favorite movies are Martian, Avatar, and Shrek... Best advice I ever received was, "Listen first"

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    Eli Espinosa

    Softball Director

    Eli Espinosa is the head softball coach at Mid-America Christian University and serves as softball director for Next Athletes’ Nike Sports Camps.

    Eli Espinosa Headshot

    Eli Espinosa

    Softball Director

    Eli Espinosa will be entering her first season at the helm of the MACU Softball program for the 2025-26 athletic year.

    Espinosa comes to MACU after serving as an assistant coach for NCAA D-II powerhouse Oklahoma Christian during the 2024 season, helping lead the Eagles to a 38-21 record and finished as the No. 25 team in the country while the team once again qualified for the NCAA South Central Region Tournament.

    In her lone season with the Eagles, Espinosa primarily served as the team's hitting coach as the Eagles slashed for a .300 team batting average with 87 doubles, 23 triples and 18 home runs for 227 RBIs and 255 runs scored. The 23 three-baggers hit by OC on the season marked the 12th-most hit by a team at the NCAA D-II level during the 2024 season. The Eagles made a strong run during South Central Regional play, picking up victories against Metro State-Denver and Colorado Christian before being eliminated by the eventual D-II National Champion, Texas-Tyler.

    On top of the hitting duties, Espinosa was also responsible for base running, infielder and outfielder-specific defensive drills to go along with handling some administrative duties as well, which included travel arrangements, external communications, and compliance.

    Espinosa began her coaching career at Iowa Western Community College during the 2023-24 academic year, where she served as the hitting coach for a Reivers squad that finished the year with a 41-19 overall record, won the NJCAA Region XI Championship as well as the Midwest District Championship. The Reivers also won a pair of games at the NJCAA World Series before eventually being eliminated.

    A native of Littleton, Colo., Espinosa played her college ball at the NCAA D-I level, getting her start with the Texas Longhorns in 2019 before playing her final four seasons at Utah, where she was a part of the 2023 Utes squad that advanced all the way to the NCAA Women's College World Series.

    As a player and a coach, Espinosa has been a student of the game under some of the best college coaches in the country, including Texas head coach Mike White, Chealsea Spencer, Utah coach D.J. Gasso, and Oklahoma Christian head coach Shalee Rodriguez.

  • Brooklyn Franco Headshot

    Brooklyn Franco

    Softball Director

    Brooklyn Franco is the assistant softball coach at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah and serves as a softball director for Next Athletes’ Nike Softball Camps.

    Brooklyn Franco Headshot

    Brooklyn Franco

    Softball Director

    Coming soon…

  • Kayla Neff

    Kayla Neff

    Site Director

    Kayla Neff serves as site director for Next Athletes (operators of Nike Sports Camps) and is currently an assistant coach for Biola University Softball. Kayla is the main point of contact for parents across all sports at camp.

    Kayla Neff

    Kayla Neff

    Site Director

    Kayla Neff is entering her fourth year as the assistant coach for Biola University Softball where she was a standout athlete. During her time at Biola, Kayla helped Biola Softball reach the NCAA Division II National Championship and was named to the NCAA Division II All-Tournament Team. Kayla was also acknowledged for the awards below:

    • Earned All-Pacific West First Team recognition
    • Nominated by Biola University for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award
    • Earned Biola's prestigious Dr. Dave Holmquist Career Achievement Award
    • Named CoSIDA Academic All-District
  • Payton Brown Headshot

    Payton Brown

    Assistant Site Director

    Payton Brown serves as an assistant site director for Next Athletes and Nike Sports Camps. Payton is currently a Division II baseball coach at Adams State University and is currently pursuing his Masters of Business Administration. Payton supports all sports and serves as an additional contact for camp families.

    Payton Brown Headshot

    Payton Brown

    Assistant Site Director

    Payton Brown formerly pitched for Adams State Baseball and is now an assistant coach for the program. Payton also earned the academic honors below as an athlete:

    • RMAC All-Academic Honor Roll 2024
    • RMAC All-Academic Honor Roll 2023
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    Westy McQueen

    Camp Administrator

    Westy McQueen is the owner and camp director for Next Athletes, operator of the Nike Sports Camps at Boise State University and Westminster University. Westy has over 10 years of experience operating youth programs and has designed the Next Athletes programs with the purpose of providing a truly memorable, sport development experience for each child. Westy is a Positive Coaching Alliance certified coach, Level II U.S. Kids Golf Certified Coach, and specializes in a variety of sports including tennis, volleyball, soccer, golf, and football.

Camp Details

The information below is based on previous years and is subject to change each year.

GENERAL CAMP INFO:

PARKING

Please park in Lot J and Lot K. If these lots are full, please feel free to park in any pay-to-park lot on campus. Parking is $5 per vehicle and that can be paid on the campus portal app.

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!

CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING:

Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. Please note that US Sports Camps does NOT provide equipment and is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.

  • Small gym bag/backpack
  • Athletic clothing: t-shirt, shorts, softball pants (recommended)
  • Warm-up jacket
  • Hat
  • Cleats & athletic or running shoes
  • Softball glove
  • Softball bat
  • Helmet
  • Catchers gear (if applicable)
  • Sunscreen
  • Water bottle
  • A new notepad or journal
  • Packed lunch and snack
  • Extra spending money ($50)
  • Please label all athletic equipment with an easily identifiable tag which has the camper’s full name and contact info

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.

TRAVEL

Nike Sports Camps does not provide transportation from airports, train stations or bus depots. If you have a child flying to camp, please arrange a shuttle or taxi service.

TEAM/GROUP DISCOUNT

If you have a team or group of 5 or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper may be eligible for a discount. To receive the group discount, please have someone email US Sports Camps at [email protected] with the following information: Camp name, list of camper names, and the number of campers. We will respond with a unique discount code for everyone in the group to use during online registration. *Note: Discount amounts vary by program, so please reach out for more details.

COMPANY POLICIES

For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.

CANCELLATION DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

In the event a camp day is cancelled or camp hours are adjusted due to inclement weather, we will make every effort to provide make-up time. If make-up time is not possible, no refund will be issued for the first cancelled day or any shortened hours. If additional full days are cancelled and cannot be rescheduled, a pro-rated camp credit voucher will be issued for each cancelled day beyond the first.

NIKE SOFTBALL CAMP FAQ

For general questions about our softball camps please see our FAQ page.

Facility

Orange Coast College’s Pirate Softball Field

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FAQS

  • Address: 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, California 92626. The camp takes place at Orange Coast College’s Pirate Softball Field, a college campus. Led by camp director Sydney Sprinkle.

  • Sessions are $625 for a 3-day camp. A deposit secures your spot, with the balance due by the 1st day of the month prior to camp starting.

  • This camp is for athletes ages 12 to 17, girls only. All skill levels welcome. Campers may be grouped by age, skill, or experience.

  • One session: December 20 to December 22, 2026. Select the session above to register.

  • This is a day camp running 9 AM to 4 PM.

  • Select your session above and click "Add to Cart." A deposit secures your spot, with the balance due by the 1st day of the month prior to camp starting. After registration, you'll receive a Camp Information Packet with health forms and check-in details. Questions? Call 1-800-645-3226.

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