Nike Hockey Camps 2025 – Train, Learn, and Play Like a Pro!

ukindepschool
Mar 4
4 min read

Are you ready for an unforgettable summer of hockey? The Nike Hockey Camps 2025 offer young athletes aged 11-17 the opportunity to train with elite coaches, compete with international players, and experience life at top UK boarding schools. Whether you’re aiming to refine your skills on the pitch, improve your English, or simply enjoy a dynamic and immersive summer experience, this camp is perfect for you!

Why Join Nike Hockey Camps?

At Nike Hockey Camps, players receive expert coaching in a fun, high-intensity training environment. Designed for players of all abilities, the camp caters to aspiring professionals and passionate beginners alike. Each session is crafted by former international players and top-level coaches, ensuring participants develop their technical skills, tactical knowledge, and physical conditioning.

✅ What Makes This Camp Special?

🏑 Elite Coaching: Train with experienced professionals who have played and coached at international levels.
🌍 A Global Experience: Meet and compete with players from different countries, fostering teamwork and cultural exchange.
📖 Two Camp Options: Choose between Total Hockey for full-time training or Hockey + English for language learning alongside hockey development.
🎉 Exciting Excursions: Explore famous UK landmarks, including London and Oxford, and enjoy thrilling theme park visits!
🏫 World-Class Facilities: Stay at Radley College or Bradfield College, two of England’s most prestigious private schools.

Camp Options – Choose Your Path!

Nike Hockey Camps offer two tailored programs to suit every player’s needs:

1️⃣ Total Hockey – For those who want to focus entirely on hockey

🏑 Up to 24 hours per week of intensive hockey coaching, match play, and fitness training.🎯 Develop 3D skills, tactical awareness, and match strategies.💪 Improve footwork, balance, and speed through conditioning drills.

2️⃣ Hockey + English – A perfect mix of sport and education

📚 Up to 13 hours per week of English language lessons using an interactive and sports-focused approach.🏑 Hockey training remains a core focus, ensuring players continue to improve on the pitch.🌍 Suitable for all English abilities except beginners, making it a great opportunity to boost language skills.

Both options are available as 6-night or 13-night camps, allowing players to choose a program that fits their summer schedule.

Train Like a Pro – What to Expect on the Pitch

Nike Hockey Camps are designed to push players to the next level by focusing on:

✅ Technique: Improve dribbling, passing, and shooting accuracy.

✅ Fitness: Strengthen stamina, agility, and coordination.

✅ Tactics: Understand positioning, strategy, and teamwork.

✅ Match Play: Apply new skills in competitive games and Friday tournament days.

✅ 3D Skills: Learn advanced skills such as aerials, reverse hits, and quick reflex saves.

Specialist Goalkeeper Training – Dedicated goalkeeping sessions are available each week, covering technical, physical, and mental skills to help goalkeepers master their position.

Camp Locations – Where You’ll Train and Stay

Nike Hockey Camps 2025 will take place at two renowned UK boarding schools:

Radley College (Oxford, UK)

🏫 One of England’s most prestigious private schools, Radley College is famous for its top-tier sports facilities and beautiful countryside setting.🏑 State-of-the-art hybrid Astro hockey pitches provide the perfect surface for fast, high-quality gameplay.💤 Accommodation: Players stay in comfortable single bedrooms with shared bathrooms in Radley’s historic boarding houses.🚄 Convenient location: Just 44 miles (70 km) from Heathrow Airport and 77 miles (125 km) from Gatwick Airport.

Bradfield College (Reading, UK) – First Week Only

🏫 Players joining 30th June – 6th July will train at Bradfield College, another elite private school with exceptional hockey facilities.

🏑 A mix of single and shared rooms, with modern sports amenities.🚄 Convenient airport transfers available from Heathrow and Gatwick.

After the first week, players continuing for two weeks will transfer to Radley College on 7th July.

Life Beyond the Pitch – More Than Just Hockey!

Nike Hockey Camps provide a full summer camp experience, ensuring players enjoy a balanced mix of training, education, and fun.

🏙️ Exciting Excursions – Explore the UK!

All players get the chance to visit famous UK cities and attractions:

London Experience – See Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and go shopping in one of the world’s most exciting capitals.
Oxford Tour – Walk in the footsteps of famous scholars at Oxford University, the oldest university in the English-speaking world.
Theme Park Adventure (for 13-night campers only) – Thrill-seekers can enjoy some of the UK’s most exciting roller coasters!

🏋️‍♂️ Workshops & Personal Development

Nike Hockey Camps go beyond just training by offering engaging workshops on:

Nutrition & Performance – Learn how diet impacts athletic success.
Elite Sports Psychology – Build confidence and a winning mindset.
Goal Setting & Resilience – Understand how to push yourself to achieve your best.