Cal Soccer

Premier ID Soccer Academy in Berkeley California

Camp Highlights

Train like a Cal Bear at Cal Soccer Camps

The Cal staff led by 2023 Pac-12 coach of the year, Leonard Griffin believes in providing the opportunity for players to reach their greatest potential by challenging them technically and tactically, in a fun and encouraging environment. The California Soccer Academy and Camps’ curriculum has been developed to offer modern and successful training methods used throughout the United States and Europe. Be part of a tradition of excellence!

All Cal Sports Camps are open to any and all entrants. For your safety and benefit, we recommend you choose a camp that fits your level of development. All events are subject to change based on NCAA and Covid-19 restrictions. Due to high demand and limited capacity, prices are subject to increase as the camp exceeds 25%/50%/75% capacity.

Highlights Include
  • Premier ID Academy specifically designed for players ages 13-18
  • Specialized goalkeeping training
  • Cal Soccer Camp T-shirt
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Camp Coaches

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    Men's Soccer Head Coach Leonard Griffin

    Leonard Griffin, a former California men’s soccer assistant with more than a decade of collegiate coaching experience. Leonard was named Pac-12 coach of the year following the 2023 season.

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    Men's Head Assistant Soccer Coach Jake Wilson

    Jacob is the Cal Men's Head Assistant Soccer Coach. He was born and raised in the Bay Area (Fremont) where he started playing soccer at the age of 4 and has been involved in the sport ever since.  

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  • Coach Henry Foulk

    Goalkeeper Coach Henry Foulk

    Henry Foulk, a nationally regarded goalkeeper at California from 1981-83, returns to his alma mater for a 19th season as the goalkeeper coach.

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Facilities

State of the art facilities

Feature Rugby

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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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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Camp Details

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.

PREMIER ID ACADEMY:

  • Dates: (Mon-Wed)
    • June 24-26, 2024
    • July 15-17, 2024
    • July 22-24, 2024
  • Premier ID Academy Ages: 14-18
  • Gender: Boys
  • Hours: 11am-6:00pm: Campers will have a break in between the two sessions. there will be supervision during the break
    • Session 1 will be 11:00am - 1:30pm
    • Session 2 will be 4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Fields: TBD
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Our goal at these academies is the same as it has been for the past ten years and is designed for advanced-level individual players and teams!  We offer a rigorous training regimen designed to identify, evaluate, and prepare players seeking to compete at the elite level in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere.  Technical development with the ball is a major focus of the camp to ensure all of our players leave at the end of the week as more refined and developed players.  Specific Goalkeeper Training is offered to all interested players.

Coaches That Attended Previous Camps 

  • (in addition to the Cal Men's Soccer Staff)
  • Boston College - DI (both camps)
  • Cal State Fullerton - DI (session 1)
  • San Francisco State - DII (session 1)
  • USF - DI (session 2)
  • Missouri State - DI (session 1)
  • Humboldt State University - DII (session 1)
  • Pomona-Pitzer College - DIII (both camps)
  • Whitman College - DIII (session 1)
  • Occidental College - DIII (both camps)Coaches That Attended in 2018 
  • (in addition to the Cal Men's Soccer Staff)
  • Harvard University - DI (sessions 1 & 2)
  • University of Pacific - DI (sessions 1 & 2)
  • UC Davis- DI (session 1)
  • Cal State East Bay - DII (sessions 1 & 2)
  • Cal State Monterey Bay - DII (sessions 1 & 2)
  • Humboldt State - DII (session 2)
  • Pomona College - DIII (sessions 1 & 2)
  • Washington University - DIII (session 1)
  • Occidental College - DIII (session 1)
  • Whitworth University - DIII (session 2)
  • Dominican University - DIII (session 2)
  • *Coaches from these universities are scheduled to attend at least one session.

Please bring

• Soccer Ball • Cleats • Turfs/sneakers • Water bottle • Health Forms • Optional: $ for camp store 

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!

Transportation

Due to University and NCAA Policies, we are not allowed to offer any transportation to and from camps. The airport closest to the Berkeley campus is Oakland International Airport; San Francisco International Airport is also within a reasonable distance. There are several options that we suggest.

There are a few shuttle services that offer transportation to and from Oakland & San Francisco International Airports. Reservations must be made at least a few days in advance, you can make reservations over the phone or online.

BAYPORTER EXPRESS 
Website: www.bayporter.com 
Phone:  1-877-467-1800 (Local, Bay Area)  1-415-467-1800 (Long Distance, Outside Bay Area) 
Pricing: (All Prices are Approximate) To/From Oakland International Airport/Campus $25.00 (One Way) To/From San Francisco International Airport/Campus $29.00 (One Way)

SUPER SHUTTLE 
Website: www.supershuttle.com 
Phone:  1-800-258-3826 
Pricing: (All Prices are Approximate) To/From Oakland International Airport/Campus $32.00 (One Way) To/From San Francisco International Airport/Campus $35.00 (One Way)

Youth Day Camp dates are also listed at the bottom of this page. For a full description of that camp, visit http://www.calsportscamps.com/soccer/camps/soccer-day-camps 

 All Cal Sports Camps are open to any and all entrants. For your safety and benefit, we recommend you choose a camp that fits your level of development. All events subject to change based on NCAA and Covid-19 restrictions.

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Camp Reviews

Premier ID Soccer Academy

Leonard Griffin, Men's Soccer Head Coach Jake Wilson, Men's Head Assistant Soccer Coach
2227 Piedmont Avenue Berkeley, California 94720
Camp Phone: (800) 433-6060

Witter Rugby Field

210 Stadium Rim Way

California Memorial Stadium

2227 Piedmont Ave

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Camp Dates & Prices

Programs: Field Player - CAL, Goalkeeper - CAL
Age Group: 6 - 13
Gender: Boys
Last Day ends at 12pm
Day 09:00am-4:00pm $535.00
Availability: Open

Half Day 9am-12pm $385.00
Availability: Open

* Due to high demand and limited capacity, prices are subject to increase as camp exceeds 25%/50%/75% capacity. Enroll today to secure current rates.
Programs: Field Player - CAL, Goalkeeper - CAL
Age Group: 14 - 18
Gender: Boys
Day 11:00am-6:00pm $535.00
Availability: Open

* Due to high demand and limited capacity, prices are subject to increase as camp exceeds 25%/50%/75% capacity. Enroll today to secure current rates.
Programs: Field Player - CAL, Goalkeeper - CAL
Age Group: 6 - 13
Gender: Boys
Last Day ends at 12pm
Day 09:00am-4:00pm $535.00
Availability: Open

Half Day 9am-12pm $385.00
Availability: Open

* Due to high demand and limited capacity, prices are subject to increase as camp exceeds 25%/50%/75% capacity. Enroll today to secure current rates.
Programs: Field Player - CAL, Goalkeeper - CAL
Age Group: 14 - 18
Gender: Boys
Day 11:00am-6:00pm $535.00
Availability: Open

* Due to high demand and limited capacity, prices are subject to increase as camp exceeds 25%/50%/75% capacity. Enroll today to secure current rates.
Programs: Field Player - CAL, Goalkeeper - CAL
Age Group: 6 - 13
Gender: Boys
Last Day ends at 12pm
Day 09:00am-4:00pm $535.00
Availability: Open

Half Day 9am-12pm $385.00
Availability: Open

* Due to high demand and limited capacity, prices are subject to increase as camp exceeds 25%/50%/75% capacity. Enroll today to secure current rates.
Programs: Field Player - CAL, Goalkeeper - CAL
Age Group: 14 - 18
Gender: Boys
Day 11:00am-6:00pm $535.00
Availability: Open

* Due to high demand and limited capacity, prices are subject to increase as camp exceeds 25%/50%/75% capacity. Enroll today to secure current rates.
Programs: Field Player - CAL, Goalkeeper - CAL
Age Group: 6 - 13
Gender: Boys
Last Day ends at 12pm
Day 09:00am-4:00pm $535.00
Availability: Open

Half Day 9am-12pm $385.00
Availability: Open

* Due to high demand and limited capacity, prices are subject to increase as camp exceeds 25%/50%/75% capacity. Enroll today to secure current rates.
For additional camp information and dates call us at 1-800-645-3226 we would be happy to help you.

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