SUMMER CAMP

World Class Soccer Camp is the metro areas premier soccer camp, developing youth players of all ages and levels over the past 30 years

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Top Curriculum

Covering fundamental parts of the game including ball control, finishing, and game inteligence.

Elite Coaches

Highest caliber and USSF certified coaches who have vast experience developing players of all levels.

Real Improvement

Efficiently teaching the proper mechanics of skill-sets relevant to improving one’s game.

Dynamic Experience

Fun competitions, awards, and more to make camp fun while being educational.

Classes By Top Professional Youth Coaches

Our staff consists of over 50 coaches, each of whom have many years of high level experience and are highly trained in understanding how to work with, motivate, and develop youth soccer players.

World Class Soccer Camp

World Class Soccer has developed more professional & collegiate players emerging from the Tri-State Area than any other organization over the last 30 years. Local players who developed through the World Class Soccer training system include:

ALECKO ESKANDARIAN

MLS Cup MVP with DC United, Gatorade HS Player of the Year, U.S. Collegiate Player of the Year (2004), U.S. Olympic Team

YAEL AVERBUCH

2 time National Champion, ACC Player of the Year, and All American at University of North Carolina, U.S. National Team, Sky Blue (Won WPS Championship)

JASON HERNANDEZ

U.S. National Team Member (2009), Red Bulls (MLS), Most Valuable Defender and Captain – San Jose Earthquakes, NYCFC, Toronto FC (Won MLS Championship)

DANNY SZETELA

US Olympic Team (2008 Beijing Olympics), Captain U.S. U17 and U19 National Teams, Cosmos (NASL), DC United & Columbus Crew (MLS)

NIKKI KRYZSIK

All American at University of Virginia, Played for U17, U20, and U23 National Teams

Kazbek Tambi – Director

Coaching Career

USA Youth National Team (Woman’s U17) – Finalist at 2008 World Cup

Seton Hall University Men’s and Woman’s Teams

WCFC Director of Coaching

NYCFC Girls Academy Director of Coaching

USSF “A” License – The highest level for coaching licenses in the United States.

New Jersey Stallions of the USL Woman’s Professional League

Olympic Development Program

 

Playing Career

Player for NY Cosmos (NASL) – World famous club which formerly signed some the world’s greatest players of all time including Pele and Franz Beckenbauer.

New Jersey Eagles (ASL)

Minnesota Strikers (MISL)

Member and Captain of USA Olympic Team

Team Captain for Columbia University – 4 Time Ivy League Champions and NCAA Final Four

Ridgewood High School

Camp Overview

We are proud to offer an elite level coaching staff that specializes in developing youth soccer players of all levels. Our coaches have collectively worked with and excelled at virtually every level of the youth soccer coaching spectrum including the club, high school, collegiate, and the youth national team levels. We also have international coaches who have worked with the youth academies of top professional clubs around the world.

Our coaches all possess high level coaching licenses and are adept at working with youth players of all abilities. All training sessions are adapted to the age and skill level of players.  

Click here for: Brief Bio Of Staff Coaches

General Information

General Information:

  • Daily Schedule:  On Monday arrive 10 minutes prior to start of camp and the rest of the week 5 minutes prior to start of camp.
  • Grouping: Campers are grouped according to age and/ or ability.
  • Equipment: Required items for all campers:  sneakers, soccer cleats,  shin guards, soccer ball,  large water jug, mask (camper to store mask in back pack to be worn if it becomes necessary).
  • Meals: No lunch
  • Medical: The online registration process includes filling out a medical form which must be complete and returned prior to camp opening.. The camp will not be responsible for administering prescribed medication.
  • Waiver:    The on-line waiver must be read and signed by parent or legal guardian in order for camper to participate.
  • Extreme Weather: In case of extreme weather (eg. heavy rain,
    thunderstorms) which necessitates the cancellation of a camp date,
    there will not be a make up day. If there is a second day that is
    cancelled during the same week we will make every effort to  make up
    that second day as soon as possible.  In the event the session cannot
    be made up, no refunds or credit will be offered.

  • Publicity: Camp reserves the right to use individual or group pictures taken at camp for publicity purposes.
  • Dismissals: Camp reserves the right to dismiss any camper for misconduct.
Summer 2024 Schedule

Schedule Coming Soon

COVID19 Protocol

World Class Soccer Camp is dedicated to providing our campers with a safe and productive experience. We will be implementing the following Covid-19 protocols for our campers and staff:

Staff and campers will not be allowed to  participate in camp if they have any of the following symptoms: 

Fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficult breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea.  Please report any illnesses or symptoms to the  camp manager, medical personnel and/or office.  Campers should also have hand sanitizer and be sure to keep hands clean during the day.   We will implement social distancing for the campers and staff.  

No last minute drop-ins registrants will be allowed.  Everyone must register on-line.

We will be limiting the size of groups.  Every camper will be required to bring a soccer ball and pre-filled large water jug to camp everyday. Camper should have a mask in their backpack (only to be worn if necessary).

These safety measures are based on present requirements and are subject to change.

Typical Day at Camp

 Over the years, World Class Soccer Camp has developed a creative, engaging program featuring the ideal mix of instruction, hands-on training and enjoyment of the game.

Our camp’s objective is to help players achieve a higher level of technical proficiency and ball-handling creativity. The camp’s goal is to move every player from their current skill level to the next level of competitive soccer while building confidence and enjoyment for the game.

The summer camp focuses on improving the most essential individual technical skills such as ball mastery and finishing, in combination with competitive small unit games to enhance decision making, ultimately producing the most complete players. It is for this reason that most of the top players in the area make World Class their choice every summer.

Choice of 9am – 12pm or 4:30pm – 7:30pm

Circuit Series Covered

Circuit 1: Finishing
Circuit 2: Ball Mastery
Circuit 3: Dribbling 1v1
Circuit 4: Agility, Speed and Quickness
Circuit 5: Soccer Tennis
Circuit 6: Futsal/Small Unit Games

Goalkeeper Camp

Our Summer camp provides specialized goalkeeper training under the direction of Oscar Galvis (Professional player in top league in Columbia) and Andre Bereczky (Professional player in Hungarian National League). Goalkeeper program includes:

    • Technical Training: footwork, distribution (hands and feet), diving, shot stoping, dealing with crosses,
    • Tactical Training: decision making, 3 dimensional angle play, playing on and off the line, setting a wall, defending free kicks, dealing with breakaways, defensive organization
    • Psychological: Improving concentration, focus, communication, confidence
    • Physical Training: development of hand-eye coordination, agility, balance, speed and power
    • Games: Penalty kick shootouts, free kick competitions, Goalie wars, crossbar challenge, punting challenge, World Cup
Goalie Camp Schedule

Schedule Coming Soon

Bios of Goalie Coaches

At World Class, we are proud to provide the top quality goalkeeping training and coaches to our goalkeepers. All goalkeeping training is done by top coaches with professional experience.

Oscar Galvis

  • Played in top professional league in Colombia and Peru
  • Holds a USSF National License
  • Served as the goalkeeping coach at St. Thomas Aquinas College and Region 1 ODP program

Andre Bereczky

  • Played as a goalie in the Hungarian National League
  • Served as the youth goalkeeping coach at the Debrecen Professional Club in Hungary

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The Tri-State Area’s Premier Camp For All Ages & Levels

World Class Results

World Class Soccer has developed more professional & collegiate players emerging from Northern NJ than any other organization over the last 30 years. Local players who developed through the World Class Soccer training system include:

ALECKO ESKANDARIAN

MLS Cup MVP with DC United, Gatorade HS Player of the Year, U.S. Collegiate Player of the Year (2004), U.S. Olympic Team

YAEL AVERBUCH

2 time National Champion, ACC Player of the Year, and All American at University of North Carolina, U.S. National Team, Sky Blue (Won WPS Championship)

JASON HERNANDEZ

U.S. National Team Member (2009), Red Bulls (MLS), Most Valuable Defender and Captain – San Jose Earthquakes, NYCFC, Toronto FC (Won MLS Championship)

DANNY SZETELA

US Olympic Team (2008 Beijing Olympics), Captain U.S. U17 and U19 National Teams, Cosmos (NASL), DC United & Columbus Crew (MLS)

NIKKI KRYZSIK

All American at University of Virginia, Played for U17, U20, and U23 National Teams

Classes by Top Professional Coaches

Our staff consists of over 50 coaches, each of whom have many years of high level experience and are highly trained in understanding how to work with, motivate, and develop youth soccer players.

Kazbek Tambi

Camp Director

Coaching Career

USA Youth National Team (Woman’s U17) – Finalist at 2008 World Cup

Seton Hall University Men’s and Woman’s Teams

WCFC Director of Coaching

NYCFC Girls Academy Director of Coaching

USSF “A” License – The highest level for coaching licenses in the United States.

New Jersey Stallions of the USL Woman’s Professional League

Olympic Development Program

Playing Career

Player for NY Cosmos (NASL) – World famous club which formerly signed some the world’s greatest players of all time including Pele and Franz Beckenbauer.

New Jersey Eagles (ASL)

Minnesota Strikers (MISL)

Member and Captain of USA Olympic Team

Team Captain for Columbia University – 4 Time Ivy League Champions and NCAA Final Four

Ridgewood High School

NJ & NY’s Top Summer Soccer Camp For Over 30 Years

Camp Overview

We are proud to offer an elite level coaching staff that specializes in developing youth soccer players of all levels. Our coaches have collectively worked with and excelled at virtually every level of the youth soccer coaching spectrum including the club, high school, collegiate, and the youth national team levels. We also have international coaches who have worked with the youth academies of top professional clubs around the world.

Our coaches all possess high level coaching licenses and are adept at working with youth players of all abilities. All training sessions are adapted to the age and skill level of players.  

General Info

General Information:

  • Daily Schedule:  On Monday arrive 10 minutes prior to start of camp and the rest of the week 5 minutes prior to start of camp.
  • Grouping: Campers are grouped according to age and/ or ability.
  • Equipment: Required items for all campers:  sneakers, soccer cleats,  shin guards, soccer ball,  large water jug, mask (camper to store mask in back pack to be worn if it becomes necessary).
  • Meals: No lunch
  • Medical: The online registration process includes filling out a medical form which must be complete and returned prior to camp opening.. The camp will not be responsible for administering prescribed medication.
  • Waiver:    The on-line waiver must be read and signed by parent or legal guardian in order for camper to participate.
  • Extreme Weather: In case of extreme weather (eg. heavy rain,
    thunderstorms) which necessitates the cancellation of a camp date,
    there will not be a make up day. If there is a second day that is
    cancelled during the same week we will make every effort to  make up
    that second day as soon as possible.  In the event the session cannot
    be made up, no refunds or credit will be offered.

  • Publicity: Camp reserves the right to use individual or group pictures taken at camp for publicity purposes.
  • Dismissals: Camp reserves the right to dismiss any camper for misconduct.

Implementing the Top Youth Training Methods From Around the World

Typical Day at Camp

Over the years, World Class Soccer Camp has developed a creative, engaging program featuring the ideal mix of instruction, hands-on training and enjoyment of the game.

Our camp’s objective is to help players achieve a higher level of technical proficiency and ball-handling creativity. The camp’s goal is to move every player from their current skill level to the next level of competitive soccer while building confidence and enjoyment for the game.

The summer camp focuses on improving the most essential individual technical skills such as ball mastery and finishing, in combination with competitive small unit games to enhance decision making, ultimately producing the most complete players. It is for this reason that most of the top players in the area make World Class their choice every summer.

Choice of 9am-12pm or 4:30pm-7:30pm

Circuit Series Covered:

Circuit 1, Finishing
Circuit 2, Ball Mastery
Circuit 3, Dribbling 1v1
Circuit 4, Agility, Speed and Quickness
Circuit 5, Soccer Tennis
Circuit 6, Futsal/Small Unit Games

2024 Schedule

Schedule Coming Soon

COVID19 Protocol

World Class Soccer Camp is dedicated to providing our campers with a safe and productive experience. We will be implementing the following Covid-19 protocols for our campers and staff:

Staff and campers will not be allowed to  participate in camp if they have any of the following symptoms: 

Fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficult breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea.  Please report any illnesses or symptoms to the  camp manager, medical personnel and/or office.  Campers should also have hand sanitizer and be sure to keep hands clean during the day.   We will implement social distancing for the campers and staff.  

No last minute drop-ins registrants will be allowed.  Everyone must register on-line.

We will be limiting the size of groups.  Every camper will be required to bring a soccer ball and pre-filled large water jug to camp everyday. Camper should have a mask in their backpack (only to be worn if necessary).

These safety measures are based on present requirements and are subject to change.

SUMMER CAMP FOR GOALKEEPERS

Our Summer camp provides specialized goalkeeper training under the direction of Oscar Galvis (Professional player in top league in Columbia) and Andre Bereczky (Professional player in Hungarian National League).Goalkeeper program includes:

    • Technical Training: footwork, distribution (hands and feet), diving, shot stoping, dealing with crosses,
    • Tactical Training: decision making, 3 dimensional angle play, playing on and off the line, setting a wall, defending free kicks, dealing with breakaways, defensive organization
    • Psychological: Improving concentration, focus, communication, confidence
    • Physical Training: development of hand-eye coordination, agility, balance, speed and power
    • Games: Penalty kick shootouts, free kick competitions, Goalie wars, crossbar challenge, punting challenge, World Cup
Coaches Bios

At World Class, we are proud to provide the top quality goalkeeping training and coaches to our goalkeepers. All goalkeeping training is done by top coaches with professional experience.

Oscar Galvis

  • Played in top professional league in Colombia and Peru
  • Holds a USSF National License
  • Served as the goalkeeping coach at St. Thomas Aquinas College and Region 1 ODP program

Andre Bereczky

  • Played as a goalie in the Hungarian National League
  • Served as the youth goalkeeping coach at the Debrecen Professional Club in Hungary
Schedule

Schedule Coming Soon