2025 Summer ID Camp

This residential camp will benefit players that are looking to play at the collegiate level. The staff and I will be providing insight and training reflecting what our college players experience. Our  training will give players more knowledge of the game, sharpen their technical skills, push them psychologically, and provide them with feedback on how to improve. We will only have a limited number of spots available for the camp. This will ensure that each player receives enough attention to directly meet each specific aspect of their game. Each of the coaches involved are dedicated to improve every player that comes through the camp. Goalkeepers will be separated during training session to receive specified instruction from our goalkeeping coach. Campers will train with his respective group/team and be housed together in the campus residence halls.

Where: Harding University, Searcy, AR - Camp will be at the Stevens Soccer facility One hour from Little Rock & the RiverWalk, 2 hours from Magic Springs in Hot Springs, AR, and 4 hrs from Branson, MO. Take a vacation while the kids are at camp!

Check-In/Registration: Registration for each player will take place in the new Harding soccer facility on Sunday between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Dinner will be the first meal provided on the day of registration. Each camper will receive a camp t-shirt included in the tuition.

Check-Out: Check out will take place on Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Breakfast that Wednesday will be the last meal provided.

What to Bring: Training shoes (running or cross trainers), cleats, shin guards, soccer ball, gloves (goalkeepers), practice shirts, practice shorts, sweatsuit (or rain suit if wet weather), socks, towel, bedding (comforter or sleeping bag), pillows, personal toiletries (soap, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.), and sunscreen. For safety, it is preferred that residential campers not leave campus after their arrival on campus.

Staff: Camp staff will consist of Harding coaches and players that will be able to instruct campers in the proper technical and tactical areas. The goal of the staff is to stretch campers & challenge them to become better players and to give necessary tools for continued growth after camp.

Meals & Lodging: Meals will be provided by ARAMARK & will be served in the university dining hall. Sunday dinner will be the first meal served & Wednesday breakfast will be the last. Campers will be housed in the university dormitories & will be assigned a roommate (indicate preference on enrollment form). Bison Camp Staffers will supervise campers in the dormitories & at mealtimes.

Weather: In the case of bad weather camp sessions will be moved inside to the Ganus Athletic Center for practice and/or classroom sessions.

Transportation: Under NCAA Rules we are not allowed to give campers rides to and from the airport. The parents are responsible for finding transportation if you are flying your kids to the camp. Apologies for this rule.