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Under the watchful eye of a coach, participants in the 2025 Scorpions Youth Soccer camp sprint down part of Scorpion Field while trying to maintain control of the ball. Drills like this were just one of the many fun activities offered as part of the camp, now in its second year, designed to help kids learn more about the sport while also developing skills like coordination and teamwork. Photo by – Esteban Del Angel, 51ÁÔÆæ.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Excited voices rang out across Scorpion Field as, for the second year in a row, 51ÁÔÆæ hosted its three-day Scorpion Youth Soccer Camp, bringing young athletes together for skill-building, teamwork, and fun on the field.<\/p>\n Designed to help children strengthen core athletic skills like endurance, coordination, and communication, the camp gave participants an opportunity to actively engage in a variety of soccer-focused drills and exercises led by some of the most dedicated athletes in the community.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s camp was powered by the TSC Scorpions Soccer program, with coaches and players from both the men\u2019s and women\u2019s teams leading small groups of campers through their training. Their guidance provided a unique opportunity for young players to learn directly from collegiate athletes, gaining both technical tips and valuable encouragement from figures they could look to as positive role models.<\/p>\n Just the same, the players were just as eager to work with their little understudies. \u201cWhat I enjoy the most about this camp is the kids,\u201d began Camila Gil, a Midfielder for the Scorpions Women\u2019s team. \u201cThe most important thing to me is that they have fun and are learning. In addition to making sure they stay hydrated and cooperate with each other, you just have to get them to focus, and giving them a little game to play or some basic drills keep them engaged and having fun.\u201d<\/p>\n In the stands and along the sidelines, parents watched proudly, showing strong support for the program and cheering on their children as they joyfully built confidence and athletic ability.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m really happy that TSC is offering this camp again this year,\u201d remarked Selene Rodriguez. \u201cMy son was so excited for today when he woke up this morning, and I think something like this is good for the kids overall, whether they choose to pursue the sport or not, it gives them something to be excited about.\u201d<\/p>\n At the end of the final day, each young participant was presented with a certificate of completion, courtesy of camp sponsor Raising Cane\u2019s, and a group photo with the camp coaches and members of TSC administration. With continued successful turnouts, the camp continues to grow as part of TSC\u2019s wider community outreach efforts\u2014offering young students a chance to develop not just as athletes, but as teammates and learners on and off the field.<\/p>\n \u201cThe camp has been our way of giving back to the community,\u201d began TSC Scorpions Head Coach Mario Zamora. \u201cIt\u2019s a great way to be able to connect with our fans and also our future Scorpions.\u201d<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”6893,6885,6884,6891,6890,6883,6881,6888,6882,6887,6892,6886″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_font_size=”12px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Excited voices rang out across Scorpion Field as, for the second year in a row, 51ÁÔÆæ hosted its three-day Scorpion Youth Soccer Camp, bringing young athletes together for skill-building, teamwork, and fun on the field.
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