Colorado's Premier Soccer Camps

Steamboat Soccer Academy soccer camps focus on player development in all aspects of the game. We provide an encouraging learning environment that integrates physical and mental challenges to help players grow in the game of soccer.

Junior Camps

July 16-18

ELEVATE YOUR GAME

Train at altitude with top national and international coaches. 

Steamboat Soccer Academy soccer camps focus on player development in all aspects of the game. We provide an encouraging learning environment that integrates physical and mental challenges to help players grow in the game of soccer.

 

2025 SSA Dates:

  • Session #1: July 6-9
  • Session #2: July 10-13

Steamboat Soccer Club's
Premier Colorado Soccer Camps

Since 1994, the Steamboat Soccer Academy has been delivering the ultimate soccer camp experience for players ages 5-19 in the mountains of Colorado.

In 2025, we will offer two 4-day Performance Academy soccer camp sessions and two 3-day Junior Academy soccer camp sessions. Each camp is led by top-level national licensed coaches, international coaches, and experienced college-level coaches.

Steamboat Soccer Academy continues to captivate those with a desire to participate in new adventures and elevate their game.  We deliver the ultimate soccer camp experiences in the world-class mountain community of Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

Our great weather, a pristine Rocky Mountain setting, and full-time dedication to one sport make the Steamboat Soccer Academy a serious soccer camp for serious soccer players.

Explore SSA Soccer Camps

Performance Academy

  • 4-Day Soccer Camp
  • Field Player and Goalkeeper Training
  • Boys and Girls Camp
  • Ages 9-19 (Player's age at the end of June)
  • Camper Options

 

Our 4-Day Academy Soccer Camp is designed for the passionate soccer player. The 4-Day SSA Soccer Camp will expose all participants to the best on and off-field soccer training, competitions, and activities to maximize their full potential and prepare each player to dominate their teammates and opponents in their upcoming season.

Youth players, be sure to check out this year's dedicated youth camp. This is the perfect opportunity to hone those Goalkeeper skills and take on a new challenge in the field.

Interested in attending more than one session? No Problem! Register for both sessions during registration.

Premier Academy

8-Day Residential Soccer Camp

  • Field Player and Goalkeeper Training
  • Boys and Girls Camp
  • Ages 9-19 (Player's age at the end of June)
  • Camper Options Explained

The SSA 8-Day Premier Academy Soccer Camp builds on our Performance Academy by allowing campers to challenge and grow their soccer knowledge over multiple sessions.

The SSA Premier Camps utilize an attention-to-quality-detail approach that will maximize the development of the complete soccer athlete. The Premier Camp is divided into phases, which include intense training and quality active recovery sessions. This intimate training environment is for the most dedicated players. Enrollment is limited and early registration is highly recommended. 

Junior Academy

3-Day Soccer Camp (this is a non-residential camp)

    • Field Players only,
    • Includes a camp jersey
    • Boys and Girls Camp
    • Ages 5-8 (Player's age at the end of June)

This is a non-residential camp for younger aged players, and on a shortened schedule (usually 6 hours)

The Steamboat Soccer Junior Academy designed for the 5-8 year-old athlete* with the same passion, fun, and development of our Youth and High School camps, is a program tailored specifically for the rising stars. This environment is perfect for the junior soccer player to learn from high-level coaches also trained to work with the specific development demands of these age groups. By learning through fun technical activities, small-sided games, and competitions our age-appropriate schedule will allow optimal on-field exposure and adequate break times for participants and their families to explore all that Steamboat has to offer in the Summertime.

*Player's age at the end of June

SSA Player Development Goals

Technical

Improve overall technical ability.

  • Passing
  • Receiving
  • Ball striking & shooting
  • Better comfort with the ball
  • Dribbling
  • Ball control
  • Controlled heading

TACTICAL

Build tactical awareness on the field and gain a better understanding of the game.

  • Learning through dynamic drills that build using 1v1, 2v2, small sided situations
  • Focus drills on attacking, defending, and ball movement
  • Daily 11v11 full-sided games

Mindset

Develop passion within the player that enables athletes to play with intensity, energy, and a stronger competitive nature. 

  • Preparation
  • Accountability
  • Managing emotions
  • Working through adversity

Performance

Increase soccer movements, speed, agility, and reactions.

  • Increase speed and agility
  • Build power
  • Increase endurance
  • Reduce chance of injury

Competition

Apply skills learned in daily competitions that provided problem-solving opportunities for every player. 

  • Speed of play
  • Build-ups
  • Changing point of attack
  • Team shape
  • Applying pressure

Teamwork

Learning to work as a team and for your team on the ball and off the ball. 

  • Making runs
  • Clearing space
  • Defending as a team
  • Attacking as a team
Emerald Field Soccer Complex
Ski Town Fields

Facilities

Utilizing world-class soccer facilities, sitting in the Yampa Valley, amongst the Colorado Rocky Mountains, the Steamboat Soccer Academy provides an environment for soccer performance excellence. For athletes, it's the perfect training grounds. No other place can compare.