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Camp Overview

COME JOINS US THIS WINTER!

Nike Swim 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 Whittier College, Chapman University, University of Redlands, and Biola University.

Elite Day Camp (9:00am – 4:00pm)

Nike Swim Camps is offering this program for elite-level swimmers, 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.

Swim Facilities

The camp utilizes Orange Coast College Aquatic Pavilion offers an Olympic-sized outdoor pool and is where OCC Men’s and Women’s Swimming trains.

The Nike Elite Swim 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 college coaches and current/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

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    Jeff Natalizio

    Swim Director

    Jeff Natalizio is the head coach of swimming & diving coach at Whittier College. Coach Natalizio swam collegiately at University of California, Berkeley where he earned All-American status in addition to multiple Top-10 program rankings.

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    Jeff Natalizio

    Swim Director

    Coaching veteran Jeff Natalizio is set to join Head Coach Michael Jafari's staff on the Whittier College men's and women's swimming & diving teams with the title of Assistant Coach.

    Natalizio crossed paths with Jafari an athlete at the University of California, Berkeley. He since moved on to coach the Southern California club team "Evolution Racing Club" to historic finishes over the last nine years. Most recently, the teams he has led have finished in the Top 10 for the men in the last two Winter Junior Nationals (2022-2023) and Summer Junior Nationals (2023). These teams placed two members: Harvard University's David Schmitt and Cal's Humberto Najera on the National Junior Team roster in 2022 and 2023.

    Natalizio comes to Whittier fresh off a stint coaching these two swimmers at U.S. Olympic Trials, where Schmitt qualified for a semi final in the 200 butterfly and ended up placing 12th.

    Natalizio brings with him a legitimate strength and conditioning background, having held a CSCS certification (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) since 2013. Prior to his club accolades, he served as Strength Coach to another Cal teammate, Anthony Ervin, helping him on his journey to achieve a gold-medal finish in the 50 Free at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

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    Jason Willman

    Assistant Swimming & Diving Coach, Chapman University

    Jason Willman is the assistant swim coach at Chapman University and serves as a lead coach for Next Athletes and Nike Swim Camps.

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    Jason Willman

    Assistant Swimming & Diving Coach, Chapman University

    Willman enters his second year as the first full-time assistant coach in program history, and his third year on the coaching staff after serving as a volunteer coach for the Panthers during the 22-23 season.

    During Willman’s first season as a volunteer coach with the Panthers swim and dive team, the team saw immense growth, with the team setting a record 39 school records on the season and the men’s team placing 4th in the SCIAC, the highest ever finish for the men in program history by two places. The women’s team defeated Pomona-Pizer in a dual meet for the first time in program history, and the men’s team defeated California Lutheran and Redlands in their respective dual meets and at the SCIAC championship meet for the first time ever in Willman’s first year on the coaching staff.

    A Chapman University alumnus, Willman competed for the Chapman Swim and dive team for three years. He served as captain during the 2020-21 season and was named to the SCIAC All-Academic team for the 2019-20 and 2021-22 seasons.

    Prior to attending Chapman University, Willman attended and swam for Mt. San Antonio College for the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons. During his time at Mt SAC, Willman garnered All-American status, and was awarded the Academic All-State award.

    During the summer of 2023, Willman served as a counselor and coach for the Longhorn Swim and Dive Camps at the University of Texas in Austin. While in Austin, he worked alongside Olympic swimmers and world-renowned coaches such as Eddie Reese, Carol Capitani, Wyatt Collins, Mitch Dalton, and Matt Scoggin. Willman also works as a swim coach at the Golden West Swim Club in Huntington Beach.

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    Craig Mallery

    Swim Director

    Mallery was named the University of Redlands Head Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving coach in August 2023. He joins the Bulldogs from the University of Jamestown in North Dakota where he served as the Head Women's Swimming Coach.

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    Craig Mallery

    Swim Director

    During his first season in 2023-24 he led the men's team to a 7th place finish at the SCIAC Championships while the women took 8th. Six new top-10 times on the men's side were set.

    He also has head coaching experience at Seattle University which spanned from 1996-2011. There he led the Redhawks from NAIA through NCAA Division III, II, and I from 2003-11. He was the NAIA National Coach of the Year in 1999 and 2000 and won the 2002 NAIA Men's Swimming & Diving National Championship.

    In addition to his collegiate experience, Mallery was the heach coach of clubs in Taos, New Mexico and Tacoma, Washington.

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    Leah Thomas

    Assistant Coach

    Leah Thomas is the lead assistant swimming & diving coach for Biola University.

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    Leah Thomas

    Assistant Coach

    Leah joined the Biola swim and dive coaching staff in the fall of 2024, after serving two seasons as the graduate assistant coach at Augustana College.

    While at Augustana, Leah assisted the men’s program in earning back-to-back CCIW Conference Championships during the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Leah also helped the women's team to a runner-up finish in 2023 and a CCIW Conference Championship in 2024. Both programs achieved academic excellence and received the highest GPA within the athletic department during the 2023-2024 season.

    She graduated from Augusta with a Master's Degree in College Student Personnel with an emphasis in Higher Education Leadership.

    Before beginning her coaching career, Leah was a standout student-athlete and a decorated swimmer at The University of Cumberlands. While competing, Leah was a NAIA & CSCAA All-American, specializing in the freestyle. Leah helped her women’s team accomplish a third place overall finish at NAIA National championships and was the MSC Conference Champion in the 200 free and 800 free relay.

    Leah graduated from the University of Cumberland with a degree in Human Services and Public Health and a minor in Sports and Wellness Psychology.

    Leah grew up in the Riverside area while swimming for RAA and Martin Luther King High School in Riverside. While at King, Leah was a CIF-SS Finalist , CIF-State qualifier, and school record holder.

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    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.

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    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
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    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.

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    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 of Next Athletes and serves as a camp administrator for Nike Sports Camps. Westy has over 10 years of experience operating youth sports programs and has designed the Next Athletes programs with the purpose of providing a truly memorable, athletic development experience for each young athlete.

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    Westy McQueen

    Camp Administrator

    Westy is a Positive Coaching Alliance certified coach, U.S. Kids Golf Certified Coach, and personally specializes in volleyball, soccer, golf, and football. Westy is the camp administrator for the Nike Sports Camps at Westminster University, Boise State University, University of Denver, Loyola Marymount University, UC Santa Barbara, California Polytechnic State University (SLO), Cal State San Marcos, Bend, OR, and University of Puget Sound.

Camp Details

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

You can expect a high demand for these first-come-first-served camper spots, so please be sure to register early. This winter, Orange Coast College is offering a day camp (9:00am-4:00pm) for ages 12-17. Campers will train each day at the OCC Aquatics Pavilion.

2026 OVERVIEW
  • Dates: December 20-22
  • Age Group: 12-17
  • Gender: Coed
  • Camp Type: Day (9:00am-4:00pm)
  • Check-in: 8:45-9:00am at Orange Coast College’s Aquatic Pavilion
  • Check-out: 4:00pm at Orange Coast College’s Aquatic Pavilion
  • Day Schedule: SUN-TUE 9AM-4PM **Times subject to change
  • Meals: Meals are not provided. All campers should bring a packed lunch.
  • Apparel: All campers should arrive at check-in dressed in their athletic apparel and ready to train.
  • Program: The Stroke Technique program is designed to provide competitive swimmers with a better understanding of swimming fundamentals. Stroke refinement along with constructive feedback will be the focus of the camp and allows each participant to gain a greater knowledge of proper stroke mechanics and ways to improve themselves individually.
CAMP ADDRESS

Orange Coast College
Aquatic Pavilion
2701 Fairview Rd
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Click Here for Directions

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.

TEAM/GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

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.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
  • Instruction: Morning and afternoon training sessions followed by evening activities
  • Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus and all meals are provided.
  • Day campers: Lunch is provided each day on Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Supervision: Staff members reside in campers’ quarters and participate in all activities.
  • Camp T-shirt & Prizes: Campers at multi-day camps will receive a Nike Swim Camps t-shirt and prizes.
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY
  • Ratio: 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio
  • Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience per the director's discretion.
  • Equipment Needed: Please bring your water swimsuit, swim cap, goggles and towel(s)
  • Facility: OCC Aquatics Pavilion
  • 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.
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.

  • Dryland training gear (running shoes, t-shirt, athletic shorts, sweatshirt)
  • Backpack
  • 2-3 Swimsuits
  • Swim Cap(s)
  • Goggles
  • Towels
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat or Visor
  • Sunglasses
  • Sandals/flip flops
  • Extra Spending Money ($50)
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.

TRANSPORTATION

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.

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 SWIM CAMP FAQ

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

Facility

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Orange Coast College Aquatics Pavilion

The Orange Coast College Aquatics Pavilion host the Men's and Women's Water Polo teams and the State Champion Men's and Women's Swim Teams and Diving Teams.

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FAQS

  • Address: Costa Mesa, California 92626. The camp takes place at Orange Coast College, a college campus. Led by camp director Jeff Natalizio.

  • Sessions are $640 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, coed. 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.

  • Upon arrival at camp, campers are placed in groups with other swimmers having similar abilities and goals. Our camp staff will do their best to accommodate your needs, keeping in consideration your experience and desire to improve.

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