SAN RAFAEL, CA (January 13, 2025) – US Sports Camps (USSC), the nation’s leading sports camp network and licensed provider of Nike Sports Camps, proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of inspiring young athletes and fostering a love for sports. Since 1975, USSC has teamed up with passionate coaches and leading organizations to provide exceptional athletic experiences, making a positive impact on millions of campers nationwide.
With thousands of camps offered annually in a wide variety of sports, USSC is the undisputed leader of sports camps. By focusing on creating inclusive, fun, and supportive environments, USSC continues to build a legacy of shaping confident and skilled athletes through purposeful play.
“For 50 years, USSC has had a singular mission inspired by our founder, Charlie Hoeveler: to connect aspiring young athletes with the best coaches in America to foster fun and skill development in sports,” said Justin Hoeveler, CEO of Youth Enrichment Brands. “We’ve been fortunate to work with thousands of incredible coaches and organizations over these 50 years that share in this purpose. And have an incredible partner in Nike along the way. The outlook for the next 50 years is even greater.”
USSC has proudly served as the licensed provider of Nike Sports Camps for over 30 years, offering official programs that cater to a diverse range of young athletes and coaches. By partnering with Nike, USSC extends its camps to both coaches from Nike-affiliated schools & programs and independent youth instructors. This partnership, one of Nike's longest, has enabled both organizations to create and affiliate with millions of foundational sports moments for kids.
Since its founding, USSC has cultivated lasting partnerships with top institutions like UC Berkeley, Stanford, Virginia Tech, Duke, and the University of San Diego, as well as esteemed smaller schools like Adelphi, Pace University, and others. These collaborations have expanded to encompass a wide range of sports, serving thousands of campers annually and exemplifying USSC’s dedication to advancing athletic development across the nation.
USSC's legacy thrives on the vision and dedication of its exceptional directors, who continually elevate the standard for sports camps. Through innovation, program expansion, and a commitment to athlete development, they have been instrumental in shaping success and fostering a lasting impact on athletes, coaches, and communities nationwide.
“Our coaches and partners are the heart and soul of US Sports Camps,” said Brendan Doyle, President of US Sports Camps. “Their passion and dedication are what make this organization a place where campers not only have fun but also grow as athletes and individuals, creating an environment where they can forge memories that will stay with them for a lifetime.”
Looking ahead to 2025, USSC is preparing for substantial growth with the introduction of over 150 new camps and more than 300 camp sessions. This anticipated expansion underscores USSC’s dedication to innovation, inclusivity, and the creation of cutting-edge programs designed to meet the evolving needs of young athletes and their families.
US Sports Camps (USSC), headquartered in San Rafael, Calif., is America's largest sports camp network and the licensed provider of Nike Sports Camps for the past 30 years. The company has offered sports camps since 1975 with the same mission that defines it today: to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high-quality sports education and skills enhancement. USSC is part of the Youth Enrichment Brands (YEB) network, which aims to enrich, empower, and inspire kids by delivering best-in-class sports, academic, and creative experiences. Other brands in the YEB network include i9 Sports, the nation's largest multi-sport provider of youth sports leagues, Streamline Brands, the world's largest operator and franchisor of swim schools, and School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education.
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