Nike Soccer Camp at The University of Akron
FirstEnergy Stadium, 289 S Union St, Akron, OH 44325
About
Nike Soccer Camp at The University of Akron includes group play, scrimmaging, fun contests, and competitive and fun scrimmages. Campers take part in morning demonstrations, strength and conditioning, video analysis, elite technical training, and game knowledge development. The program also includes a chance to tour facilities and train at the University of Akron with the men’s soccer coaching staff.
• Ages: 6–14 years old
• Schedule: 4-day camp with Half Day (9am–12pm) and Day Camp (9am–3pm) options
• Price: Half Day 4-day camp $329; Day Camp 4-day camp $439
The camp is led by Camp Director Jared Embick, who is the Men’s Soccer Head Coach at The University of Akron, along with his coaching staff. The coaches are described in parent reviews as experienced players who now play soccer at high, competitive levels, and the strength and conditioning coach is described as having a breadth of knowledge. Since 2007, Akron Soccer has produced more wins and MLS Draft selections than any other college soccer program in the country, with a winning record of 140-22-19 and a .821 winning percentage in Division I college soccer, and the staff have developed 10 top 10 MLS SuperDraft picks, 6 MLS Homegrown signees in the past four seasons, and a total of 26 MLS professionals.
Parents in recent reviews mention that campers enjoyed group play, scrimmaging, prizes, fun contests, and interaction with other players, as well as meeting new players and coaches and learning from them. Reviews also note that campers liked working with college coaches, touring facilities, and that the staff and players kept the camp lively while providing instruction. Several parents comment on the low camper to coach ratio, small group size, constant communication with parents, and the variety of coaches. Multiple reviews from 2023–2025 state that their children had a great time, learned from knowledgeable and kind coaches, and wanted to return to the camp.
Last updated June 30, 2026.
• Ages: 6–14 years old
• Schedule: 4-day camp with Half Day (9am–12pm) and Day Camp (9am–3pm) options
• Price: Half Day 4-day camp $329; Day Camp 4-day camp $439
The camp is led by Camp Director Jared Embick, who is the Men’s Soccer Head Coach at The University of Akron, along with his coaching staff. The coaches are described in parent reviews as experienced players who now play soccer at high, competitive levels, and the strength and conditioning coach is described as having a breadth of knowledge. Since 2007, Akron Soccer has produced more wins and MLS Draft selections than any other college soccer program in the country, with a winning record of 140-22-19 and a .821 winning percentage in Division I college soccer, and the staff have developed 10 top 10 MLS SuperDraft picks, 6 MLS Homegrown signees in the past four seasons, and a total of 26 MLS professionals.
Parents in recent reviews mention that campers enjoyed group play, scrimmaging, prizes, fun contests, and interaction with other players, as well as meeting new players and coaches and learning from them. Reviews also note that campers liked working with college coaches, touring facilities, and that the staff and players kept the camp lively while providing instruction. Several parents comment on the low camper to coach ratio, small group size, constant communication with parents, and the variety of coaches. Multiple reviews from 2023–2025 state that their children had a great time, learned from knowledgeable and kind coaches, and wanted to return to the camp.
Last updated June 30, 2026.
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