Xavier Soccer Camps
Run by John Higgins, Xavier University Head Men’s Soccer Coach, and his staff.
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Run by John Higgins, Xavier University Head Men’s Soccer Coach, and his staff.
Register Today!Since 2022, it has been our goal to run the biggest and best camps in the area. Our Youth Camps are focused on developing fundamental soccer skills—from dribbling to tactical awareness—while fostering essential life skills like teamwork and resilience. Our ID Camps offer premier, high-intensity training for serious soccer players. We specialize in taking athletes to the next level by focusing on tactical education, speed of play, and elite technical execution.
The ultimate objective of our Youth Camp is to create a fun and safe, yet challenging, environment that inspires all players to want to become better soccer players and teammates. All camps are run by John Higgins, Xavier University Head Soccer Coach, and his staff.
The camp curriculum is based on developing a player's technical skill through ball mastery, 1v1 moves, and passing and receiving exercises. We also focus on improving a player's decision making within small-sided group play. We want to develop confident, creative, and skillful players.
We pride ourselves on hiring the best local high school coaches, club coaches, and educators to give our campers the best experience.
The one-day setting of our ID Camp gives players insight into what D1 college soccer is all about and the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of multiple college coaches from all divisions and NAIA. Campers train using many of the same methods and facilities used by the Xavier Men's Soccer team and interact with current Xavier student-athletes.
Players train by position and as teams — goalkeepers receive specialized training, and all players are seen in several full game settings.
We staff this camp with some of the best coaches in DI, DII, DIII, NAIA, and JUCO to give our campers the best opportunity to be recruited.
at the O’Connor Sports Complex
The Heidt Family Champions Center is the home of Xavier’s Olympic sports and the nearly 250 student-athletes who call it home. The newly renovated, state-of-the art “Olympic Village” is home to 60 percent of Xavier’s student-athletes and nearly half of the department’s staff and coaches. The building opened in the spring of 2021.
Learn MoreHome of Xavier Soccer
Corcoran Field is home to the soccer and lacrosse programs. The facility underwent renovations in 2011, highlighted by the installation of FieldTurf. It serves as the primary venue for the Musketeers’ home matches and practices, and is also used by numerous local clubs and XU intramurals in the off-season. Corcoran Field was once the home of the Xavier University football team, which ceased competition in 1972.
Learn MoreThank you very much for organizing Xavier’s ID camp this past weekend, it was a great experience for me to be coached by you and other coaches in attendance. I learned a lot from different coaches about their perspective of the game. I loved the environment at Xavier University, and really enjoyed visiting the campus. I also gained valuable insights about the recruitment process during the college talk.
All involved created a positive and encouraging environment that made the camp not only informative but also incredibly enjoyable. ID camp was an invaluable experience that provided aspiring players like myself an opportunity to showcase our skills and potential to college coaches, and I am truly grateful for the chance.
Thank you for the great experience at the ID Camp this past weekend. I really enjoyed touring the campus and learning what it’s like to be a soccer player at Xavier University. I hope to be back on campus for another ID Camp soon.
This is the first year my son has attended and he really enjoyed every day. From the start, the organization of the registration tables, communication and plans — everything went really smoothly. I know it takes a LOT of time, planning and effort to pull off an event like that, so just wanted to say thank you and congrats on a job well done!
Year after year, this is my son’s FAVORITE camp! He looks forward to it, and it never disappoints. I appreciate you and Xavier organizing this fun week. Long, hot days and he comes and leaves with a smile. Thank you — see you next year!
My son learned a ton and is more excited about soccer than ever. I was so impressed with the organization and kindness of everyone involved. The student-athletes were so helpful and professional — just a great overall experience! We will be back for the second session in July.
It was a great week for my son — run very well and organized. It seemed like he actually learned something, not just babysitting with soccer like some camps we’ve done. A+++ on communication leading up to and all week. Will definitely be back next year.
My son has loved it so far and said he has the best coach! Thanks for putting on a great camp for our kids.
For more information, contact:
John Higgins
Head Men’s Soccer Coach, Xavier University