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Our Coaches Are Ready For This Summer… Are You?
Challenger Sports, we’ve been bringing coaches across the Atlantic to deliver summer soccer camps in the U.S. and Canada for 40 years. Behind each coach is a journey — not just of miles, but of preparation, passion, and personal growth. A huge part of that journey begins every spring in Warwick, England, where we host…
Read MoreWhy Summer Soccer Camps Are a Game-Changer for Kids
Summer is the perfect time for kids to break free from the classroom, make new friends, and dive into activities that build lifelong skills. A summer soccer camp offers all of this and more, providing children with the opportunity to improve their athletic abilities, develop essential life skills, and have fun in a safe, active…
Read MoreWhat makes a Challenger camp special?
Challenger Soccer Camps have been running across North America for over 40 years. We asked Daniel Miller, ex Challenger Coach and current Challenger Vice- President to explore what makes the camps so special. Read on to hear what makes this experience so unique for kids, coaches, parents and Challenger staff across the globe. If you’ve…
Read MoreEarly Kickoff for Summer: How We Are Celebrating 40 Years of Camps by Giving Something Back to Our Families!
As the holiday season approaches, we’re taking a moment to reflect on how much we’ve grown over the past 40 years. Since 1985, Challenger Sports has been committed to providing kids with incredible soccer experiences—building skills, confidence, and lasting memories. As we look ahead to summer 2025, we’re excited to kick things off early with…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Introducing Sports/Soccer at a Young Age
A child’s formative years, from birth to age eight, are arguably the most important developmental years of their life. The exposure and experiences that children receive during these early years can actually have a life-lasting impact on their success later in life. Introducing sports, including soccer, at a young age offers numerous benefits that contribute…
Read MoreMeet the Coaches: Lawrie O’Toole
Coach Lawrie O’Toole is a Scotland native and a die-hard Celtic FC fan! His entire family has donned the green and white since he was born, so supporting the club was a no-brainer. He’ll never forget watching Celtic FC takedown Barcelona in the Champions League in 2012! Lawrie has been coaching for Challenger Sports…
Read MoreMeet the Coaches: Pablo Barbosa
Pablo Barbosa is a first-year coach for Challenger and is already loving his experience with the program! He currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, where he trains Challenger athletes and also coaches the high school soccer team at Atlanta Girls’ School. Coach Pablo was born in Brazil and kicked off his soccer career at a…
Read MoreMeet the Coaches: Alex Nairne
Coach Alex Nairne has been with the Challenger Sports team for over 4 years now! The Scotland native has been a sports fanatic all his life. Whether it was playing or watching sports, it was when Alex felt the happiest. That passion ultimately led Alex to pursue a career in coaching. Alex has been…
Read MoreMeet the Coaches: Merseigne Mutombo
Our next featured Challenger Sports coach hails from the Democratic Republic of Congo, but currently coaches and resides in Atlanta, Georgia. Coach Merseigne Mutombo comes to Challenger with vast experience as both player and coach. He exhibits all the right traits to motivate and inspire our athletes. Coach Merseigne has been playing soccer since…
Read MoreWhy is camp good for kids?
Camp is a great way for kids to have fun, make new friends, and learn new skills, and a soccer camp is no exception. Soccer camps provide an opportunity for kids to learn the fundamentals of the game while having fun. Here are a few of the many benefits that soccer camp can provide to…
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