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Cal Girls Soccer Camp in Berkeley California

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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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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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State of the art facilities

Edwards Stadium

Historic Edwards Stadium/Goldman Field, which opened in 1932, is home to the California track & field and soccer teams. Long considered one of the finest track & field facilities in the world, Edwards Stadium has a legacy unmatched in collegiate track & field. Not only has the facility b ...

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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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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: October 11, 2026 (Sun)
Ages: 13-18
Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm
Location: Golden Field (E d w ar ds St a dium)
Meals: Lunch is NOT provided. Please bring a packed lunch
About: Join Women's Soccer Head Coach Neil McGuire and the Entire Cal Women's coaching staff for this summer ID camp! Current There will be goalkeeper-specific coaching & training available.
Lunch Scrimmage: The Cal Women's team will scrimmage during lunch break for campers to watch

The information below is based on previous years and is subject to change each year.

YOUTH DAY CAMP INFO:

Camp Dates | Monday-Friday * (Friday is a Half-Day)
- Future dates coming soon. Join the priority list!
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

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 Field (inside 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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- 5/5.
I left work early and watched my kid from the bleachers one day and got to see her playing a scrimmage. She looked like a different player. She was in a different position. She was focused and energetic even after a long hot day. So, she was into it and she had improved!
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The highlight of this camp experience was getting the opportunity to learn about the offensive gameplay and philosophy of the coaches, as well as getting to know the coaches.
- 5/5.
Playing with college players. Fun with her current teammates. Great camp for multiple players to attend together.

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- 5/5.
The joy in my child's eye when she told us about a goal she scored! Her confidence during the week skyrocketed.
- 5/5.
A highlight would be scrimmaging with new friends who were skilled at soccer
- 5/5.
She improved her soccer skills. She wants to do it again, even though she knows she was not the "best" player.
- 5/5.
My daughter enjoyed laughing with Coach McGuire and getting to try on the Cal jerseys.
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My favorite part was the 3v3v3 and the involved coaching
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Their favorite experience was 11v11 and cal jersey pictures.
- 5/5.
Being with other girls with the same goal and focus to play college soccer. Receiving coaching from the UC Berkeley soccer coaching staff
- 5/5.
Meeting coaches (Cal Players) and other girls soccer player; playing lightening game and world cup. Froyo was a highlight too
- 5/5.
Our daughter loved the coaches, the new skills she learned, and going to get frozen yogurt.
- 5/5.
My daughter had so much fun making new friends and having fun while playing soccer.
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Our daughter enjoyed being able to take part with teammates and the soccer coaches
- 5/5.
They especially enjoyed participating in a collegiate competition environment.
- 5/5.
The highlight for my daughter was talking with coaches and seeing the campus.
- 5/5.
A good mix of intense learning and fun!
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Learning from Cal players and coaches.
- 5/5.
my daughter had a good time
- 5/5.
scrimmages, trip for frozen yoghurt, surviving the 100 degree day with water play
- 5/5.
The connection with the coaching staff and our team bonding
- 5/5.
Our daughter said being able to take part with teammates and the soccer coaches
- 5/5.
coaching staff, Cal players, great facilities and playing conditions
- 5/5.
All of the great soccer with wonderful Cal players and coaches.
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Getting to be on Cal Berkeley campus with Cal staff & players

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