SIMA Summer Camp Experience Announces 2021 Schedule with Spain Prize and NCAA ID Week
SIMA Summer Camp Experience unveils its June–July 2021 program at Montverde Academy, offering day and residential options for ages 3–19, NCAA exposure, pro education and a Spain training prize for residential MVPs.
SIMA Summer Camp Experience debuts for June and July 2021 with day and residential programs at Montverde Academy, targeting players aged 3 to 19. The camp, led by SIMA general manager and head coach Mike Potempa, will combine on-field training with off-field education to prepare young athletes for collegiate and professional pathways. Organizers say the schedule includes a day camp, junior and senior residential sessions, and a week-long professional immersion, all designed to serve different age groups and development goals. Registration will be available through SIMA’s official channels and includes commuter and residential options for select programs.
SIMA Announces 2021 Summer Camp Schedule
SIMA will stage four distinct summer offerings between early June and early July to cover a wide developmental range. The Day Camp runs June 5–9 for boys and girls ages 3–13, focused on introductory skills, coordination and game understanding in a school-day format. The Junior Elite residential camp is scheduled June 9–14 for boys aged 9–14 and emphasizes technical and tactical progress in an overnight team environment. The Senior Elite College ID takes place June 16–20 for male players 15–19 and is tailored to college-aged prospects seeking exposure to NCAA programs.
The July program, branded The SIMA PRO Experience, is set for July 5–11 and accepts boys aged 9–19, combining residential life with professional-style training and education. Each residential camp will include staff evaluations and an MVP selection process, while commuter options will be offered across camps to accommodate local families. Organizers stress that the range of programming is intended to meet both grassroots participation needs and high-performance identification goals.
Spain Training Trip Award for Residential MVPs
A headline feature of the 2021 schedule is an all-expenses-paid trip to Spain in summer 2022 awarded to the Most Valuable Player at each residential camp. SIMA officials describe the reward as an opportunity for winners to train in a professional setting, experience European coaching methodologies, and sample club environments that are widely regarded as among the sport’s most advanced. The prize is positioned as both an incentive and a developmental reward designed to broaden the winners’ perspective on elite training and competition.
SIMA has framed the Spain trip as an investment in talent development, aiming to motivate attendees and give select players a direct taste of high-level soccer culture overseas. The program will select MVPs by staff vote at the close of each residential week, and the organization will manage logistics to ensure an immersive experience. Coaches emphasized that the trip is intended to complement the technical and tactical lessons delivered during the camps rather than replace long-term development planning.
Senior Elite College ID to Host NCAA Division I Coaches
A notable recruitment element of the Senior Elite College ID Camp is the scheduled presence of 15 NCAA Division I coaches working on-site as part of the training staff. That concentrated college coaching presence is designed to provide direct exposure for players, allowing them to showcase their abilities in training sessions and matches observed by decision-makers. SIMA officials highlighted the timing as particularly valuable for seniors and postgraduates whose recruiting opportunities were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The camp format will allow prospects to receive position-specific feedback, tailored drills and performance assessments from collegiate coaches who are actively recruiting. Organizers expect the setting to produce clearer lines of communication between players and college programs, while also giving coaches a practical evaluation window beyond recruiting videos and remote scouting. For participants, the presence of multiple Division I staff simultaneously increases the chances of being noticed and receiving guidance on next-step opportunities.
The SIMA PRO Experience: Professional Training and Career Education
The SIMA PRO Experience in July is structured to simulate life as a professional athlete for the duration of the week, combining daily training, competitive fixtures and education sessions. The curriculum will include instruction from professional talent scouts, agents, club management staff and SIMA alumni currently playing in MLS and overseas. Virtual guest appearances from former international professionals are planned to provide career insight and perspective on the demands of top-level soccer.
Coaches say that sessions will cover not only on-field performance but also off-field preparation such as nutrition, recovery, contract awareness and career planning. Participants will have access to professional-style schedules, video review and feedback mechanisms intended to mirror the environment they would find in a club setting. The program seeks to demystify the pathway to the professional ranks and to equip ambitious players with the practical knowledge needed to navigate that transition.
Coaching Staff, Alumni Involvement and Development Outcomes
SIMA will deploy a world-class coaching staff to the summer programs, combining academy coaches with collegiate and professional personnel. The organization points to an institutional record of advancing players to collegiate programs and the professional game, noting a pipeline that includes athletes currently in MLS, USL, South American leagues and Europe. Camp leadership says they will use proven training methodologies, individualized feedback and competitive matches to foster measurable improvement over the course of each week.
Alumni involvement is a core element of the summer offerings, with former SIMA students returning as mentors or presenters to share firsthand experiences. That alumni network provides a tangible bridge between camp instruction and real-world outcomes, allowing campers to hear directly from players who navigated college recruitment and professional contracts. Staff will also include talent identification personnel to help document and communicate standout performances to relevant college and club contacts.
Registration, Logistics and Participant Options
Camps will offer both residential and commuter options to accommodate different family needs and travel constraints, with explicit age brackets assigned to each program. Residential sessions will provide supervised housing, meals and integrated training schedules, while commuter attendees will join daily training blocks and matches. SIMA recommends families confirm medical forms, insurance and travel arrangements early given limited residential capacity and the international prize element for MVPs.
The camp leadership has emphasized adherence to health and safety protocols appropriate to the period, with measures to be communicated to registrants ahead of arrival. Families are advised to review program details and selection criteria for MVPs and to prepare goal-oriented expectations for the week. Payment and enrollment procedures are handled through SIMA’s registration channels, and the organization encourages early booking to secure desired camp dates.
SIMA Summer Camp Experience is presented as a spectrum of development opportunities rather than a one-size-fits-all product. The combination of grassroots day programming, elite residential training, college exposure and professional education aims to serve a wide set of objectives across age groups. By pairing experienced staff, alumni insight and a tangible international reward, the program seeks to deliver both short-term learning and longer-term pathways for talented players.
The 2021 SIMA Summer Camp Experience represents a concerted effort to reconnect young players with in-person development opportunities after a disrupted recruitment cycle, while providing clear exposure routes to collegiate and professional soccer. Camp directors frame the initiative as part of a broader mission to combine education and sport in ways that open future opportunities for participants. Families and prospects seeking details are advised to consult SIMA’s official registration channels for full program descriptions, availability and the steps required to enroll.
