Camps are a great way to build skills in youth athletes from a young age. Children learn from quality coaches, have fun playing sports with other kids, and develop their soccer skills and soft skills. Here, we will list a few soccer camp options in the San Jose area.
San Jose Earthquakes Soccer Camps
San Jose’s MLS team, the Earthquakes, offers camps for children aged 5-13 over the course of the summer. They are weeklong camps for a half day (9-12) or full day (9-3). These camps are run by male and female coaches and feature some past and present San Jose MLS players. There are also chances to compete and win prizes in skills contests. It is hosted at various parks in San Jose, including Ramac Park and Vista Montana Park. On the price end, it is more expensive, with some weeks priced at over $100 per day. Overall, this camp is a great experience for young soccer players, as they will get to learn from some of the best the country has to offer.
PSG Academy Camps
PSG Academy is one of the largest soccer networks in the world, connected to the prominent Paris Saint-Germain team. They offer a U7-U16 camp from July 15th to July 19th, 2024, from 9-3, priced at $600. These camps are not necessarily coached by PSG players but by PSG or UEFA-certified coaches, which is one of the highest certifications for a soccer coach. This is another extremely high-quality camp.
San Jose Soccer Camps
This unique opportunity is partnered with San Jose State University and is primarily for those aged 14-20 with goals of competing in college soccer. Since it is run by some of the SJSU players, campers will get to hear about the unique experiences that each player has had and their journey to becoming a college athlete. It is also great for exposure to a Division 1 university. This camp is only for one or two days and runs for 3 or 5 hours per day. The benefit of this camp is going through college training and hearing college athletes’ experiences.
Nike Soccer Camps
These are perhaps the most accessible soccer camps, as you can search for many options on the Nike Soccer Camps website. Many options are offered in San Jose. Price, length, and ages all vary depending on the camp you choose. The flexibility offered by these options is fantastic. Some camps are hosted by high schools for younger kids, some by professional soccer camp firms, and others by colleges. This is a great way to find a soccer camp that best fits your needs as well as your child’s needs.
Conclusion
Ultimately, there are a wide variety of camps available in the San Jose area. However, if a camp does not work for you, private coaching is also available at Athletes Untapped. Private coaching gives your child individual attention to improve their skills faster and has a 1:1 coach-to-athlete ratio, unlike all of the camps listed above. If you want to improve your soccer game, check out these camps or our site and find a private coach for you!
For more information and resources, visit Athletes Untapped.
