Cal Soccer
Cal Girls Soccer Camp in Berkeley California
Camp Highlights
Improve Your Skills And Have Fun at Cal Soccer Camp at Cal Soccer Camps
YOUTH DAY CAMPS: Train like a Cal Bear at Cal Soccer Camps in Berkeley, CA this summer! The Cal Bear coaching staff believes in providing the opportunity for players to reach their greatest potential by challenging them technically and tactically, in a fun and encouraging environment. Our curriculum has been developed to offer successful methods for players of all ages and skill levels!
CALIFORNIA COLLEGE ID CAMPS: The ID camps are designed to give players ages 8th grade-12th grade, a day in the life experience, into what it means to be a Bear. Train like a Cal women’s soccer player! In these one-day camps, players will be challenged by sessions that replicate the same high level that our Cal players train at daily. Led by our current Cal women's soccer coaching staff and our current Cal players, campers have the opportunity to compete and showcase their skills in this unique and fun environment.
All Cal Soccer Camps are directed by Cal Women’s Soccer Head Coach Neil McGuire, Assistant/Goalkeeper Coach Cori Callahan, Assistant Coaches Alec Sundly and Rachel Mercik, and many of the current and former Cal Women’s Soccer players.
Go Bears!
***Per NCAA rules, The California Soccer Camps are open to any and all entrants. Enrollment in our camps is limited only by age, grade level, gender, and capacity restrictions as specified by each camp.***
Highlights Include
- Team play, skill development, games and tournaments
- Unique & structured curriculum
- Low camper to coach ratio
- Cal Soccer Camp T-shirt & camp prizes
- Elite technical training & game knowledge development
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Camp Coaches
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Head Women's Soccer Coach - Cal Neil McGuire
Head coach Neil McGuire is entering his 15th season with the Bears in 2021. Throughout his time in Berkeley, he has led the California women’s soccer team to unprecedented success. The program’s all-time wins leader with 160 career victories at Cal, McGuire has an overall record of 160-93-32 during his tenure at Cal, good for a .618 winning percentage. McGuire has led the Bears to the NCAA Tournament in 12 of his 14 seasons in Berkeley, helping Cal to a streak of 14 consecutive tournament appearances from 2004-17, ranking among the longest streaks in all of Division I soccer.
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Assistant Women's Soccer Coach - Cal Cori Callahan
Cori (Alexander) Callahan is entering her 11th season with the Bears in 2021. Since joining the women's soccer program in 2011, she has been an instrumental force, serving first as a volunteer assistant and most recently as the team's first assistant and goalkeeper coach. Callahan - who has earned her USSF "B" license - boasts more than 20 years of experience as a goalkeeper on the collegiate and professional level, and more than a decade as a goalkeeper coach.
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Assistant Women's Soccer Coach - Cal Alec Sundly
Alec Sundly made the return to his alma mater as an assistant coach for the Cal women's soccer team in January of 2023. He enter his first season in that role.
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Assistant Women's Soccer Coach - Cal Rachel Mercik
Bears alumnae Rachel Mercik joined the Cal women's soccer team as an assistant coach in January of 2023. She enters her first season in that role.
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Facilities
State of the art facilities
California Memorial Stadium
After undergoing renovations that began in 2010 and finished in 2012, this 63,000 person stadium is home to Cal Football. Located at the base of Strawberry Canyon, California Memorial Stadium has 100,000 square feet of state-of-the-art synthetic turf and offers extremely breathtaking views. ...
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Witter Rugby Field
Witter Rugby Field, home of Cal Rugby, is located in the picturesque Strawberry Canyon. Cal Rugby is one of the most successful collegiate programs in the country boasting 33 national championships. Built in 1995, Witter Rugby Field is a dedicated rugby facility that includes large towering goalpost ...
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SECURE YOUR SPOT!
You can expect high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.
ID CAMP INFO:
- Camp Dates: April 21, 2024 (Sunday)
- Ages: 13-18 (Grades 8-12)
- Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm
- Location: Golden Bear/Clark Kerr Track
- About: Join the entire Cal Women's coaching staff for this Spring ID camp! There will be goalkeeper-specific coaching & training available.
YOUTH DAY CAMP INFO:
- Camp Dates | Monday-Friday * (Friday is a Half-Day)
- June 10-14, 2024
- June 17-21, 2024
- July 8-12, 2024
- Ages: 6-13
- Gender: Girls
- Half-Day Hours: 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Full-Day Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm *The last day of camp concludes at 12:00pm for all campers
- Check-in & out Locations: TBD
- Meals: Lunch is NOT provided
- Location: TBD
The information below is based on previous years and is subject to change each year.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Training from the Cal Women's Soccer team coaching staff
- Day campers: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
- Supervision: Staff members are strategically placed throughout the camp to provide optimal supervision and participate in all activities
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:
- Youth Camp: TBD
- ID Camp: Golden Bear/Clark Kerr Track
- 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
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.
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 camps by US Sports Camps, please visit: www.ussportscamps.com/peace-of-mind-policy
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***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
- 9:00am Warm up/Skills stations
- 10:00am Training/Games
- 12:00pm Half day campers depart
- 12:00pm Lunch
- 1:00pm Training
- 1:30pm Games
- 3:30-4:00pm Clean up/Full day campers depart
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