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Nike Cross Country Camp Malibu

Nike Cross Country Camp Malibu 4 Reviews

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Average Rating 5.00 / 5 Stars

CANCELLED IN 2024

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Nike Cross Country Camp Malibu will NOT be returning in 2024.

Please see the closest available camp options:

Nike Cross Country Camp Lake Tahoe (ussportscamps.com)

Nike Cross Country Camp at the University of San Diego

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Highlights Include

Pepperdine University coaching staff and student athletes
Informative Break Out Sessions and Guest Speakers
Training Tips, Supplemental Training, Injury Prevention Techniques
Sport Specific Strength and Mobility Sessions
Open to all High School XC runners (13-18yrs)
Nike Running Camp T-shirt
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Director Lauren Floris

Coach Floris returned to Pepperdine in 2021 as the Waves' head coach for Cross Country and Track & Field. “My time as a student-athlete at Pepperdine was incredibly influential in my life and I’m so thankful to have the opportunity to return to Malibu in this capacity,” said Floris at the time of her hiring in May 2021. “It is truly a dream come true.”
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Coach Floris is one of the top distance runners in Pepperdine cross country and track history, returning to Malibu as the Waves’ head coach in 2021.

While competing for Pepperdine, Floris set five school records for the Waves between 2008-12, as well as earning All-WCC honors in Cross Country, placing fifth at the 2010 WCC Championships. Floris was also a three-time West Coast Conference All-Academic first team honoree, a four-time WCC Commissioner’s Honor Roll recipient, and was a Pepperdine Scholar-Athlete.

In 2018, Floris founded Up + Running, which coaches distance runners online and produces a podcast about the latest news in distance running. She began competing in marathons in 2013, which culminated with a spot in the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials.

Coach Floris graduated from Pepperdine in 2012 with a degree in accounting, and later earned a master’s degree in kinesiology from California Baptist in 2017. Coach Floris has Level 1 coaching certification from USA Track & Field, as well as served as head cross country coach and assistant track coach at Orange Lutheran High School (2015-16), and assistant coach at California Baptist University from 2016-19.
Associate Director VICTOR PATAKY

Coach Pataky joined Pepperdine in August 2021 as the men’s and women’s assistant cross country and track and field coach.In his current role, Pataky is the lead recruiter for both programs, and will assist in all facets of training for both teams. He holds a USATF Level 1 Coaching Certification as well as a Jumping Event Specialist Certification from the USTFCCCA.
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Previously, Pataky served as the assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for both track and cross country programs at Millsaps College in Jackson, MS. Pataky helped to bring in the largest recruiting class in school history.

Prior to joining the Majors, Pataky competed for and trained with the Asics GTC-Elite Olympic Development group in Greenville, S.C., from 2018-20. While in Greenville, Pataky served as the director and coach of the Greenville Track Club Rabbits Youth Program.

He also was an assistant track & field coach at Webster University in St. Louis, Mo., in 2017-18. There, he was part of a coaching staff that received the SLIAC Coaching Staff of the Year honors. Pataky worked with the steeplechase athletes and developed the strength and conditioning programs for the middle distance/distance athletes. The Webster University track and field teams were women’s SLIAC team champions and men’s SLIAC team runner-ups. Athletes that were directly coached by Pataky achieved three all-conference accolades and one became an individual conference champion. Pataky also served as an Elite Athlete Recruiter for the Festival of Miles track meet while in St. Louis.

In 2016-17, Pataky completed his first year of coaching at his alma mater, Centre College. He oversaw the same duties at Centre, which helped produce three national qualifiers to the 2016 NCAA Division III Cross Country National Championships (one athlete receiving All-American honors for her sixth-place finish), and a third-place finisher in the women’s 3,000m steeplechase at the 2017 NCAA Division III National Championships.

Pataky graduated with a bachelor’s degree in behavioral neuroscience with a minor in psychology in 2016. During his running career at Centre, Pataky was an 11-time all-conference recipient in the Southern Athletic Association, six-time individual conference champion, and was the 2015 SAA Athlete of the Year in cross country and track & field.

Pataky also broke and holds five track & field school records. He also qualified for the NCAA Division III National Championships in cross country (2014 and 2015), and the NCAA Division III National Championships in track and field in 2016.

You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots.

Located on the Southern California coast, Pepperdine University commands a majestic view of the world famous Malibu Beach and the Pacific Ocean. The summer camp combines a beautiful, safe location with a staff consisting of college coaches, college runners, and other qualified instructors.

You learn to direct your mind and body toward winning, and the results begin to show in your performance. Personal best after personal best becomes your history. Before long, you find that you have learned to use these tools to create a winning mindset that permeates each day, on and off the trails.

The Nike Cross Country Camp Malibu helps you develop as a runner while providing practical tools to help you achieve championship performances.

THIS CAMP HAS BEEN CANCELLED IN 2024

CAMP SCHEDULE:

Overnight Campers

Check In: Sunday, 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Check Out: Thursday, 12:00pm

Location:

RHO Parking Lot - Pepperdine University

Day Campers

Check In: Monday-Thursday, 8:15am
Check Out: Monday-Wednesday, 4:00pm; Thursday, 12:00pm

Location:

Firestone Fieldhouse - Pepperdine University

View the campus map here

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!

HOUSING

Dorm: Assigned at check in
Campers Per Room: 2
Roommates: Guaranteed if requested 14 days prior to camp
Bathrooms: Shared on floor
Linens: Not provided
Air Conditioning: Yes
Key Deposit: If your room key or meal card is lost or not returned on the final day of camp, you will be subject to a $50 Lost Room Key fee or a $50 Lost Meal Card fee. US Sports Camps will charge the camper credit card on file for all costs due.
Medical Facility: An athletic trainer is on-site and a hospital is two miles from campus

Staff members reside in campers’ quarters and participate in all activities.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEES:

Overnight Campers: Features several instructional sessions per day, three hot meals, and lodging in University residence halls. An evening recreation program is also included.
Day Campers: This option offers the same features as the resident camp minus lodging & breakfast/dinner (Day Campers should eat breakfast before daily check-in).

INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY

Ratio: 1:10
Grouped by: age, ability, current mileage, and XC experience
Equipment needed: Campers should bring at least two pairs of broken in running shoes. Racing flats/spikes are optional. Please be sure to properly mark your equipment, so that it can be easily identified.
Facility: Pepperdine University, local roads and trails

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.

Airport:

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Shuttle: We recommend Prime Time Shuttle. Call 1-800-Red-Vans (733-8267) or book online at www.primetimeshuttle.com

Local Accommodations in Malibu for Parents:

For parents who are traveling with their kids from out of town and need a place to stay near camp, we can recommend:

Malibu Beach Inn - Malibu Hotel - Luxury Beach Resort | Malibu Beach Inn
Nobu Hotel - Japanese Style Inn Malibu Hotel - Home - Nobu Hotel (nobuhotels.com)
Sheraton Hotel Agoura Hills - Hotels & Resorts | Book your Hotel directly with Marriott Bonvoy

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.

ALL CAMPERS:

Extra Athletic clothing
1-2 pairs of broken in running shoes/ event spikes
Non-running shoes
Water bottle
Sunblock
Small gym bag/backpack
Extra spending money (suggested $40)

OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ONLY:

Athletic clothing mentioned above
Comfortable non-running clothing
Underwear and socks
Pajamas/sleepwear
Toiletries
Personal items & medications
Washcloth and bath towel
Alarm clock
Swimsuit and towel
Flip-flops
Pen and paper for notes during guest speakers
Cell phone (if you have one)
Fan (optional)
Pillow, pillowcase, bed sheets, comforter or sleeping bag (linens are NOT provided)
Laundry detergent

GEAR UP FOR CAMP

All Nike Cross Country Campers receive a Nike camp t-shirt as part of their tuition. Additional Nike Camp gear is available for purchase at check-out or can be purchased at any time on our storefront.

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 CROSS COUNTRY CAMP FAQ

For general questions about our Cross Country camps please see our FAQ page.

Does the Health & Release Form need to be signed by a doctor?

Our Health & Release Form does not require a doctor’s signature. This form is required to be completed and submitted online by the parent (guardian) before arrival at camp.

Can I come to camp alone or do I have to be a member of a team?

We welcome individual campers and teams. If you're an overnight camper and come to camp by yourself, we place you in a dorm room with another single camper, similar in age. It's a great place to meet new friends who share your enthusiasm for the sport and to have FUN!

How many overnight campers are placed in a dorm and do you accommodate roommate requests?

When you register for the camp, you have an option to submit a roommate request. If you would like to add a roommate request after registering for a camp, please feel free to give us a call or send us an email.

We accommodate all roommate requests, made before 2 weeks before the start of camp. Campers who do not submit a roommate request will be placed in a dorm with other runners, similar age and same gender.

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Are the campers supervised throughout the camp?

Yes, campers are supervised by the coaches and staff. Staff members reside in the same dorms as the overnight campers and provide supervision during instruction, dining times, activities, and in the dorm (overnight campers).

All staff members complete criminal and sex offender background checks before working the camp.

Can you accommodate special dietary needs?

Campers dine in the cafeteria which offers a variety of different meal options that are sure to accommodate most campers’ dietary needs. In the case that a camper possesses extreme dietary restrictions, please reach out to school’s Dining Services to make the proper accommodations.

How are runners placed in their running groups?

The Staff has created a formula that determines running groups. Groups are based on a combination of recent mileage, season best 5k, long runs and an evaluation run. A change in groups can be accommodated if staff members leading those groups feel it is needed.

Overall Average Rating 5.00 / 5 Stars

- 5/5.
June 19, 2022: Max had an amazing week - really liked the counselors and the location. Perfect weather for running. It was not as competitive as I'd expected but was just what he wanted! Keep kids busy enough with hiking/meetings and he loved playing beach volleyball every night. Said food was solid. All in all met great kids- ran well- and plans to go back

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
July 28, 2023: Jaden had a great time making new friends and learning skills to improve his cross country running times.

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
July 30, 2023: running in pretty places and meeting friends

— Anonymous

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- 5/5.
Best camp ever!

Individualized coaching; learning about being a student-athlete

— Parent of Attendee from This Camp in 2022

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.

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