THE CAMP
The #1 Summer Sports Camp in Santa Barbara!
Welcome to Next Level, an athletic experience to remember. We have partnered with professional athletes, Santa Barbara's top college, high school, and club coaches, and various nonprofit organizations to provide a unique summer experience for Santa Barbara's youth athletes. At camp, campers have the ability to play baseball, football, lacrosse, soccer, and volleyball while receiving unparalleled instruction. We are unlike any other camp out there!
For example, campers can play volleyball during the morning session and then play baseball during the afternoon session. If a camper wants to play the same sport all day, every day, they are able to do that too. Each camper gets to decide what sport they want to play!
Our goal for each camper is that they will improve their skills, make new friends, and most importantly, HAVE FUN! Camp will be held at Goleta Valley South Little League's beautiful facilities. Reserve your spot today!
ETHOS
While we love the game and everything sports has to offer, seeing the joy on a child's face when they get "it" is why we coach. Our camp is for the kids, just made by kids who grew bigger and still want to be a part of the games we played decades ago! Our mission is to give every child the opportunity to develop proper athletic fundamentals through safe, positive, and efficient coaching techniques while allowing them to try new sports or take their current game to the Next Level.
Children are the lifeblood of our community and we understand the role that sports play in their development. Sports develop teamwork, passions, perseverance, confidence, friendships and so much more. As coaches, we look at ourselves as an extension of the education that children receive from their parents, schools, and experiences and open our camp to every child that loves sports as much as we do.
Since we began operating in 2017, we have given over $75,000 back to our local community in camp scholarships and donations to help fund local schools, after-school programs, and aid families in need. We want to take our community and our children's summers to the Next Level!
Check out our youth sports blog here!
THE COACHES
Andrew White
Director
ABEL GONZALEZ
Football
Gabe Sabillo
Lacrosse
JOEL ESTRADA
Soccer
• Founded Riptide Lacrosse in 2017
•Former Head coach at both Santa Barbara HS and Santa Barbara City College
• Former UCSB Assistant Coach from 2013-17
• Helped lead UCSB to 3 straight MCLA Tournament appearances and 1 Final Four.
• Played collegiate lacrosse at Ohio State University and Stevenson University where he was a team captain and All Conference Attackman.
Coaching Sessions 1 and 2
• Played college football at SBCC and Cal Poly Humboldt
•4 year varsity football player at Bishop Diego HS
• Named to All-State team senior year
•Was the head JV football coach at Bishop Diego for past 3 years
•Was the head Varsity track coach at Bishop Diego for past 2 years
Coaching sessions 1 and 2
•4 year Varsity player Jesuit HS
• 3 X Team Captain and selected for Best in the West Showcase
• Scholarship player and starter at Notre Dame De Namur University
• Founded SBCC Lacrosse
•Head Coach for SBCC Lacrosse
• Former Head Coach for U14 and U12 Riptide Lacrosse teams
Coaching Sessions 1 and 2
• Played soccer for San Marcos HS
• Played 2 years in the UPSL with Alta California Sol and won a championship in first year on the team
•Played in the qualifying rounds of the US Open Cup
• Current varsity assistant coach at San Marcos HS
Coaching Sessions 1 and 2
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Wade Wallace
Baseball
• Player/Coach of Cats Baseball Organization
• Was a player/coach in MSBL World Series 35+ Division
• Was a player/coach in NABA World Series 18+ Division
• Former special teams and tight end coach at UCSB
• Former tight end for UCSB Gauchos football team and received MVP honors in 1988 while becoming the school's all time leading receiver
Coaching Sessions 1 and 2
Aaron Weaver
Ultimate Frisbee
• Plays professionally for the Los Angeles Aviators in the American Ultimate Disc League
• Elected captain of the Aviators 3 separate times and named as an All-Star in the leagues 2019 inaugural all star game.
• President of Santa Barbara Youth Ultimate
• Has coached the SBHS Dons club team for the past 3 years
Coaching Sessions 1 and 2
Jenny Sims
Volleyball
• Currently the Head Beach Volleyball Coach at Laguna Blanca HS
• Currently an Assistant Coach for SBCC
•Still competes in Open Beach Volley Ball Tournaments while training under legendary coach, Mike Maas
• Earned a volleyball scholarship to play for the University of North Carolina at Asheville
Coaching Sessions 1 and 2
BRIAN ALVAREZ
Athletic Trainer
• Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Long Beach State
• Interned at Long Beach City College working primarily with football
• Interned at St. John Bosco High School and worked with all sports.
• Former Head Athletic Trainer at Bishop Diego High School during the school's CIF State Championship football team's run
• Current Head Athletic Trainer for Santa Barbara High School
• CPR & First Aid Certified
Coaching sessions 1 and 2
SAMPLE DAY SCHEDULE
Check out a sample schedule for a day at the camp. Each camper's schedule will vary slightly based on their ability to choose whatever sport they want to play.
8:30 - 9:00 Campers arrive and are signed in by parent
9:00 - 9:10 Campers choose their morning sport
9:10 - 9:20 Dynamic stretching routine
9:20 - 10:15 Sport-specific skill development
10:15 - 10:25 Nutrition and water break
10:25 - 11:15 Skill break down games, relay races, etc.
11:15 - 12:00 Scrimmage
12:00 - 12:30 Lunch
12:30 - 12:40 Campers choose their afternoon sport
12:40 - 12:50 Warm-up
12:50 - 1:30 Sport-specific skill development
1:30- 1:40 Nutrition and water break
1:40 - 2:15 Skill breakdown games, relay races, etc.
2:15 - 2:45 Scrimmage
2:45 - 3:00 Camper of the Day Awards, closing remarks
3:00 - 3:30 Camper pick-up
1/2 Day Options Available
Morning Session 9am - 12:00pm
*Perfect for younger campers!
CAMP INFO
Next Level Will Provide...
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Certified Athletic Trainer with ice, bandages, wraps, etc.
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Athletic Equipment-Balls, Bats, Lacrosse Sticks, Baseball Gloves, Football Flags, etc
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Snacks/Drinks for purchase
* Personal sports equipment such as baseball gloves is limited. Each camper will be allowed to participate regardless of the equipment they have.
Next Level Sports Camp
WHEN
Session 1: June 19-23, 2023 9am - 3pm
Session 2: July 17-21, 2023 9am - 3pm
LOCATION
Goleta Valley South Little League Fields
4540 Hollister Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
COST
Full Day Cost: $379 per camper
Full Per Day Cost: $85 per camper
1/2 Day Cost: $209 per camper
1/2 Day Per Day Cost: $50 per camper
*Sibling Discount: 10% off each additional camper or camp session*
Cancellation Policy: Customers are able to receive a full refund minus a 5% processing fee when cancelling 5 business days before the first day of registered camp
OPEN TO BOYS & GIRLS AGES 6-14
What to Bring to Camp
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Sack Lunch
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Lunch will not be provided
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Athletic Attire
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Shirt, shorts, shoes
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Sport-Specific Equipment (Optional)
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Athletic shoes, baseball glove, cleats, shinguards, etc.
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Snacks
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Sports Drinks
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Money to buy snacks/drinks
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Sunscreen
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Hat
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Any pertinent medication
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EpiPen, inhalers, etc.
