Grand Canyon Times

Small Goal Soccer and Arizona Sports League has announced the Arizona Youth Summer Soccer Camp, a weeklong program scheduled from June 2 to June 6 at Camp Tontozona. The camp will provide hands-on training from experienced coaches for players transported from the East Valley, according to a news release.

The camp offers various training options. These include the Classic Soccer Camp for all skill levels, featuring over 10 hours of soccer training and recreational activities such as hikes and sports. The Elite Training Group is tailored for aspiring players aiming for advanced leagues like Major League Soccer (MLS) Next and Elite Clubs National League (ECNL), offering more than 16 hours of intensive training and specialized coaching. Additionally, there is a dedicated goalkeeping camp available for players at all levels.

According to the website, the camp will take place at Camp Tontozona in Payson, Arizona, and is open to children born between 2008 and 2017. It includes transportation, dorm accommodations, meals, and access to VIP guests like former athletes and Olympians. Registration is currently open with a deadline of May 20 for receiving a free T-shirt; spaces are limited.

Small Goal Soccer was founded in 2008 and has since grown into the largest adult soccer organization in the United States. It offers fast-paced and community-driven leagues across six states with over 100,000 annual members. With a mission to provide affordable and inclusive soccer opportunities for all, the organization hosts men’s, women’s, and coed leagues along with youth programs like the Arizona Youth Soccer League and Summer Soccer Camp. Originating from casual six-a-side games in Phoenix, it has expanded to cities such as Houston, Dallas, Sacramento, San Diego, among others.

Arizona Sports League organizes recreational sports leagues and social events throughout the Phoenix metro area. Emphasizing quality, affordability, and community building since its founding in 2001 as a small soccer league, it now includes volleyball, basketball, kickball, lacrosse, flag football, pickleball, tennis alongside soccer with thousands of participants annually. The league continues its growth by recruiting passionate coordinators dedicated to fostering sports communities.