The UCI Junior Residential Camp principles are formed from the vast experience of Head Coaches of the Men's and Women's soccer teams George Kuntz and Scott Juniper. For many years these accomplished coaches have dedicated their efforts in offering a camp environment that is truly competitive through expert soccer instruction that fosters an enjoyable environment for players to fully develop their passion for the game. Throughout the years countless players have been exposed to camps lead by Coach Kuntz and Coach Juniper that have assisted in the player's development towards their goals of playing at the highest college levels, professionally, and for the national team. Kuntz and Juniper are dedicated to the highest standards in compiling their coaching staff. The coaching staff's backgrounds either meets or exceeds the expectations set by Kuntz and Juniper with their experiences at the high school, club, and collegiate levels. These coaches offer creative and challenging training sessions which provides for an extremely organized and well supervised camp community. The UCI Men's and Women's players also support the instruction and offer great examples both as players and as a person for young players to emulate.
Advanced Player Development
Dedication to responsibility and performance both on and off the field is the primary focus of the UCI Junior Residential Camp. The camper pool is divided by age and ability with appropriately coach to player ratio so the training concepts can be taught effectively. There is a heavy emphasis on individual techniques as well as tactical awareness of each player. Individual creativity is strongly encouraged by each staff member to keep each player confident and determined to discover success within the game. Typically the early training session is centered on technical concepts including dribbling, ball control, shooting, passing, etc. Then in the afternoon the focus turns to tactics within full-sided matches and tournaments. Routine activities for players at camp include film sessions as well as a series of lectures covering a variety of topics from nutrition to the psychology of the game with questions and answers. The advanced players will also be exposed and benefit from recruiting possibilities offered through our camp recruiting lecture and our network of college coaches who will be on staff for the UCI Junior Residential camp.
Specialized Goalkeeper Training
The goalkeeper is a key position and will be given specialized training with a well-rounded approach for the tactical, technical and psychological aspects of the position. Training and evaluation will be enhanced as goalkeepers are incorporated into group training activities with the field players. Match-related activities give the goalkeeper the opportunity to combine fundamental skills with tactical decision-making. Off the field learning continues with film sessions and Q&A sessions dedicated specifically to world-class goalkeeping.
The Junior Residential Soccer Camp is open and available to all players ages 11 through 14 but space is limited.
6/28 - 6/30 ~ Monday to Wednesday, Overnight Option ONLY Junior Residential Soccer Camp: JRSOC-101
Location: Crawford Field | Ages: 11 -14 Cost: $ 395.00
Additional Information
Questions regarding our Junior Residential Soccer Camp? Contact the camps office at camps@uci.edu. Don't miss the opportunity to attend this amazing Youth Soccer Camp this summer!
UCI Discount
To qualify for the UCI Discount, you must register two or more campers for the same session at the same time. Applicants that are either dependents of current UCI faculty/staff or members of the UCI Alumni Association are eligible to receive the UCI Discount as well. A copy of the employee ID or UC Irvine Alumni Association card must be faxed to the camps office at (949) 824-9353. This discount is applicable only if the parent/guardian paying for the camp is a UC Irvine faculty/staff member or a member of the UC Irvine Alumni Association.
Refund Policy
Written request for a transfer, credit or cancellation must be submitted to the Camps Office via email. There is a $35 per camp session cancellation fee for all cancellations made at least two weeks prior to the first day of camp. If cancellation, for any reason including medical, is made within two weeks of the first day of camp, there is a $75 cancellation fee. No cancellation refunds will be processed after the start of camp. No refunds will be issued upon expulsion or voluntary withdrawal from camp. All written requests may be sent to camps@uci.edu.
Health Care & Insurance
Each camper must provide their own insurance. Parents or guardians will be billed for any medical care given at the UCI Medical Center or at hospital facilities. Athletic trainers are on duty to administer First Aid for minor injuries or sickness. Camp medical staff is no responsible for administering prescribed medication.
