School's Out Soccer Camp
SPFSC is excited to offer multiple camps for the upcoming fall school's out dates. Please read the camp details listed below and register through playmetrics link REGISTER. If you do not have a Playmetics account, you will have to create one to register. Follow the prompts after clicking the link above. For any questions, email the Camps Director, Craig Barclay craig.barclay@spfsoccer.com
Player Development Festival - 10/12/26
The Player Development Festival is a unique, player-centered soccer experience where players are organized into groups based on age, ability and playing level, then placed onto teams that change throughout the day. The camp begins with a ball mastery warm-up focused on individual technical skills before players move into a series of short, fast-paced 4v4 games. As teams change, players have the opportunity to play with different teammates, face new opponents and experience a variety of game situations. This format maximizes playing time, touches on the ball and opportunities to make decisions while creating a fun, competitive environment where players can develop their skills through the game itself.
Camp Highlights
- Ball mastery warm-up
- Short, fast-paced 4v4 games
- Individual registration — no team required
- Groups organized by age, ability and playing level
- Teams change throughout the tournament
- Different teammates and opponents
- Increased touches and playing opportunities
- 1v1 opportunities
- Creativity and decision-making
- Fun and competitive environment
Eligibility : All players and programs in age group U6-U14; Camp is open for players outside SPFSC
Dates : 10/12/2026
Time : 9AM- 12PM
Location : Ponderosa Park, 1600 Cooper Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Price : $50
Registration : REGISTER
Questions? Contact Craig Barclay at craig.barclay@spfsoccer.com.
The 4v4 Performance Tournament - 10/12/26
The 4v4 Performance Tournament is a competitive, player-centered soccer experience where players register individually rather than as part of a team and are organized into appropriate groups based on age, ability and playing level. The day begins with a focused ball mastery warm-up before players enter a series of short, high-intensity 4v4 games. Teams change throughout the tournament, requiring players to continually adapt to new teammates, opponents and game situations. The fast pace and small-sided format create constant opportunities to receive the ball, attack, defend, transition and make decisions under pressure. The emphasis is on technical execution, adaptability, competitiveness and individual performance, challenging players to make an impact regardless of who they are playing alongside.
Camp Highlights
- Focused ball mastery warm-up
- High-intensity 4v4 competition
- Individual registration — no team required
- Competitive groups organized by age, ability and playing level
- Teams continually change throughout the tournament
- High volume of touches and decisions
- 1v1 attacking and defending opportunities
- Playing under pressure
- Rapid attacking and defensive transitions
- Communication and adaptability
- Competitive performance environment
Eligibility : EP3 and Travel players in age group U8-U14; Camp is open for players outside SPFSC.
Dates : 10/12/2026
Time : 9AM- 12PM
Location : Ponderosa Park, 1600 Cooper Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Price : $50
Registration : REGISTER
Questions? Contact Craig Barclay at craig.barclay@spfsoccer.com.
Fall Player Development Camp - 11/02/26 - 11/06/26
The Fall Player Development Camp is a five-day soccer experience designed to help players develop their technical skills, confidence and understanding of the game in a positive and engaging training environment.
Throughout the week, players will work through a variety of individual and team-based activities, including ball mastery, dribbling, passing, receiving, attacking, defending and finishing. Each day will introduce a different area of the game before giving players opportunities to apply their skills through small-sided games, challenges and competitive activities.
The camp is designed to provide a balance of structured development and enjoyable game play, allowing players to improve while remaining active, engaged and challenged throughout the week. Activities will be adapted to accommodate different ages and experience levels, ensuring every player has the opportunity to make progress.
Camp Highlights
- Daily technical development
- Ball mastery and individual skill work
- Dribbling, passing and receiving
- 1v1 attacking and defending
- Finishing and goal-scoring activities
- Small-sided games
- Daily competitions and challenges
- Team-based activities
- High level of participation and playing time
- End-of-week tournament
Daily Training Focus
Monday — Individual Skills & Creativity
Ball mastery, dribbling, attacking moves and 1v1 play
Tuesday — Passing, Receiving & Movement
Technical passing, first touch, movement and combination play
Wednesday — Attacking & Finishing
Creating opportunities, attacking skills and finishing
Thursday — Defending & Transition
Defending principles, winning possession and transitioning between attack and defense
Friday — Competition & Game Play
Skills challenges, small-sided games and an end-of-week tournament
Eligibility : All players and programs in age group U6-U14; Camp is open for players outside SPFSC
Dates : 11/02/26 - 11/06/26
Time : 9AM- 12PM
Location : Ponderosa Park, 1600 Cooper Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Price : $250; open for single day registration - $50 per day
Registration : REGISTER
Questions? Contact Craig Barclay at craig.barclay@spfsoccer.com.
Fall Player Performance Camp - 11/02/26 - 11/06/26
The Fall Player Performance Camp is a five-day, high-level training experience focused on developing the individual qualities required to consistently influence the game.
Rather than concentrating on isolated technical or tactical topics, the week will challenge players to execute, make decisions and perform within realistic game environments. Training will combine individual technical development with attacking and defending, movement, decision-making, transitions and competitive game play.
Players will regularly be placed in situations that require them to solve problems, adapt to changing circumstances and execute their skills under pressure. Sessions will progress from focused technical work into increasingly competitive small-sided games and game scenarios, allowing players to immediately apply what they have developed.
The camp will maintain a high standard of intensity, concentration and competitiveness throughout the week. Players will be challenged to take greater responsibility for their performance, respond to coaching, compete consistently and apply their individual abilities to positively influence the game.
Camp Highlights
- High-level technical development
- Technical execution under pressure
- Advanced 1v1 attacking and defending
- Receiving and playing under pressure
- Creating and exploiting space
- Attacking and defensive transitions
- Decision-making in realistic game situations
- Finishing and creating scoring opportunities
- Competitive small-sided games
- High-intensity game scenarios
- Individual coaching and feedback
- End-of-week performance assessment
Daily Training Focus
Monday — Individual Impact
Ball mastery, receiving, turning, dribbling and 1v1 situations
Tuesday — Possession & Combination Play
Passing, receiving, movement and creating options for teammates
Wednesday — Attacking & Defending
Creating scoring opportunities, finishing, 1v1 defending and winning possession
Thursday — Decision-Making & Transitions
Reading the game, responding to changes in possession and making decisions under pressure
Friday — Performance & Competition
Integrated game play, competitive challenges and end-of-week performance assessment
Eligibility : EP3 and Travel players in age group U8-U14; Camp is open for players outside SPFSC.
Dates : 11/02/26 - 11/06/26
Time : 9AM- 12PM
Location : Ponderosa Park, 1600 Cooper Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Price : $250; open for single day registration - $50 per day
Registration : REGISTER