Nike Soccer Camps at Soccer Zone Live Oak
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Advantage Academy powered by Nike Soccer Camps Live Oak summer camps are designed to bring the global game to your doorstep. Our talented group of coaches who have lived and played around the world desire to develop and equip each player with the skills and knowledge the global game has to offer. We are passionate about creating a safe and fun atmosphere for players to learn, develop, play, and enjoy the game of soccer. You won’t want to miss out!
Highlights Include
- Skill of the day
- Professional qualified international & domestic trainers
- Focus on individual players learning in competitive environments
- Low camper to coach ratio
- Campers grouped by age and ability level
- Nike Camp T-shirt
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Camp Coaches
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Head Coach Thaddaeus Taylor
Thaddaeus played Division 1 Soccer at Liberty University before moving to England and playing professionally. Thad’s passion for the game centers on technique and ball mastery.
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Head Coach Hayden Taylor
Hayden lived in England during his developmental years and fell in love with the Beautiful Game with the English Premier League on his doorstep.
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Camp Details
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
You can expect high demand for these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.
CAMP PROGRAM:
- Dates:
- June 10-14, 2024 (Mon-Fri)
- June 24-28, 2024 (Mon-Fri)
- Ages: 7-14
- Gender: Coed
- Camp Hours 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM*
- Meals: Lunch is NOT provided. Please bring a packed lunch
- Facility: SoccerZone Live Oak
*Check-in begins 15 minutes before the start of camp
About Advantage Academy
The global game is nonstop. For over 100 years soccer has taken the world captive by the pure joy and passion it evokes from those of us who have the chance to play, coach, and watch it masterfully unfold before our very eye. Soccer has this uncanny ability to remove barriers, destroy stereotypes and bring people together in an extraordinary way. Whether it's meeting lifelong friends, establishing a consistent work ethic, or learning how to handle victory and defeat, the beautiful game changes you. No matter who you are, where you've been, whether this is your first time thinking about playing or you have been playing from the moment you could first walk, we believe the beautiful game is for you. Our heart is to bring the global game to your doorstep locally. Our coaches have been around the world playing, learning how to develop players, equipping coaches, and watching the game take people's breath away from local streets to the World Cup. Advantage Academy is a movement of soccer taking Northwest Arkansas by storm. We're a group of people that are players, coaches and fans who love the beautiful game and want to see our community transformed as we engage with one another through leagues, camps, and lessons for players of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Come join us! Be the Advantage.
SKILL LEVELS
Player Development is for campers of all skill levels. These camps are designed to maximize player participation and ensure each camper develops in all aspects of the game in a fun and engaging environment. Coaches will implement a wide range of technical, physical, and tactical activities with a focus on fun so campers get to improve with a smile on their faces.
High Performance is for campers looking to improve their game in a fun and fast-paced environment. These camps are designed so players leave the camp week more prepared for their club and high school seasons. Experienced coaches will provide campers with a fresh perspective and challenge them to develop technical, tactical, physical, and psychological aspects of their game through a progressive curriculum.
*NOTE: If you believe your camper should be in a different skill level than the age requirement listed, please add a note at check-out and mention it to the camp director on day 1.
The information below is based on previous years and is subject to change each year.
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 Advantage Academy coaching staff
- Day campers: Lunch is NOT provided
- Supervision: Staff members are strategically placed throughout the camp to provide optimal supervision and participate in all activities
- Camp T-shirt & Prizes: All campers receive a Nike Soccer Camps t-shirt and prizes
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: SoccerZone Live Oak
- 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
*Check-in starts 15 minutes before camp start time
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 before camp. 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.
PEACE OF MIND POLICY
At US Sports Camps, we hope you will not have to cancel your enrollment in camp. If you do though, there are options. For details on our Cancellation Policy, including cancellations of camp by US Sports Camps, please visit: www.ussportscamps.com/peace-of-mind-policy
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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Sample Daily Schedule
- 8:30-9:00 Check- in, interaction with coaches
- 9:00-9:10 am Intro to the day, recap of previous day
- 9:10-9:45 am Warm Up. All warm up stations include speed agility quickness, coordination, balance, and ball work activity. We use a ball for everything and combine soccer specific movements into our warmups.
- 9:50-10:40 am Technical Stations. Dribbling, ball mastery, control, balance and coordination skill stations last 3 minutes each, and players are grouped with 3-5 players per small group.
- 10:45-10:55 am Snack
- 11:00-12:00 Main Stations. Players are now grouped in larger groups based on age and ability, and work through 4 x 15 min stations including but not limited to - Scrimmage, 1v1, 2v2, flying changes, finishing, crossing and finishing, handball, mini scrimmage.
- 12:05-1:00 Morning Camper leave at 12:05pm. Afternoon campers eat lunch in the shade until 1pm.
- 1:05-4:00 Afternoon scrimmages/World Cup Tournament. Yes! We do a tournament every day for the afternoon campers.
- 4:05 Check out
SoccerZone Live Oak has served the communities in Live Oak, San Antonio, Schertz, Converse, Cibolo, Universal City, Selma, Northcliff, Garden Ridge, Windcrest, Santa Clara, and Timberwood Park since 2015.
Camp Reviews
Overall Average Rating Stars
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June 9, 2023: My son was able to work on skills in an environment that also encouraged campers to get to know each other and behavior that would demean others would not be condoned. Communication with the parents was daily.
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July 2, 2022: "The World Cup on the last day" said my son . Personally, as a parent, I LOVE that the coaches taught/discussed the "Word of the day" like courage and perseverance, etc
— Anonymous
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July 4, 2022: How organized the camp was and how safe I felt leaving my daughter there each day. The staff was also very friendly.
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July 2, 2022: FIFA SKILLS TEST - POSITIVE EXPERIENCE MOTIVATED MY CHILD TO WANT TO TRY DEVELOPMENTAL LEAGUE
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July 2, 2022: The instructors were great with the campers. Good people and good with kids.
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Kudos to all that were involved!
— Anonymous
Nike Soccer Camps at Soccer Zone Live Oak
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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.