TRAIN LIKE A PRO™ AND BRING YOUR GAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL!
This Summer, the World Comes to Niagara.
Three international ID events. Three countries. One summer that could change everything for your player.
Spots Are Limited 👇
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Step Onto the Pitch with Europe’s Elite
Italian Serie B Club Pescara Calcio - LaLiga Scout for Real Betis - Ex. Tottenham Hotspur Development Centre Coach
⚽ Train with UEFA-Certified Coaches. Get Seen. Go Further.
You don’t have to fly to Europe to be seen. Experience it here in Niagara. Our International ID Camps bring UEFA-certified coaches from the world's top academies directly to Ontario — giving competitive players (boys & girls) aged U8–U17 access to elite training, international scouting, and real development pathways that extend well beyond the final whistle.
These are coaches with proven track records of developing professional players. They're not here to run drills. They're here to find talent.
🌍 Train with some of Europe’s Best
The Best Young Players in Southern Ontario Deserve Access to the Best Coaches in the World
For four years, Elite Soccer Development has been building that access — right here in St. Catharines.
This summer we bring three respected, top quality European respected coaching and scouting programs to Ridley College. Italy. Spain. England. The coaches who develop players for the world's top leagues aren't just watching talent overseas anymore.
This summer, they're watching yours 🫵.
2026 International ID Camp Series💫
Pescara Calcio Academy Italian Camp
“The Home of Talents” returns to St. Catharines for the fourth consecutive year — bringing their world-renowned talent identification system to our region.
Graduates of their development program include the current AS Roma (Serie A) and Italian-Australian U-18 star Antonio Arena.
📅 June 29 – July 3, 2026 📍 Ridley College, St. Catharines 👥 Ages U8–U17 | Boys & Girls 💰 $495 + HST
🇮🇹 50+ regional players selected to train in Italy over 4 years
Alex Lombardero Spanish Camp
📅 June 20 – 24, 2026 📍 Ridley College, St. Catharines 👥 Ages U8–U17 | Boys & Girls 💰 $495 + HST
🇪🇸 Players assessed for training opportunities and tournaments in Spain
Alex Lombardero won the FIFA U-20 World Cup alongside the Spanish legends Iker Casillas and Xavi before a career ending injury ended his playing days.
Today, he scouts for Real Betis Youth Academy in La Liga and developed players around the world. For five days in July, he brings the Spanish development system — and his active scouting eye — to Niagara.
RG Fütbol (Coach ROb Gammons) English Camp
Rob Gammons trained players at Tottenham Hotspur and Leyton Orient. He has personally launched careers at Leicester City, West Ham, and Crystal Palace.
On August 1st, he brings that scouting eye to Niagara — and 25 players only.
📅 August 1, 2026 📍 Ridley College, St. Catharines 👥 Ages U11–U17 | Boys & Girls 💰 $250 + HST
📅 Aug 1, 2026 📍 Ridley College, St. Catharines 👥 Ages U8–U17 | Boys & Girls 💰 $250 + HST
🏴 25 spots maximum — this clinic sells out
What families Are Saying
"My son came home from the Pescara camp a different player — not just technically, but in how he sees the game. Being invited back to Italy was something we never imagined possible from a camp in St. Catharines."
— Parent, Niagara Region
"The level of coaching was unlike anything available locally. Worth every dollar and then some."
— Parent, Hamilton
"Our daughter was nervous going in. By day three she was competing with the best players in the region and holding her own. That confidence hasn't left her."
— Parent, Halton Region
Canadian delegation vs AS Roma (Serie A) academy 👇
Real results. four years running.
These aren't promises. They're outcomes from families in this region who showed up and let their players be seen.
🇮🇹 50+ players invited for training opportunities in Italy 🏆 Scholarships and residency invitations extended to standout athletes 🌍 Active scouting networks across Italy, Spain, and England monitoring regional talent 📈
Four consecutive years of world-class international coaching delivered to Southern Ontario.
Every year, more players from this region take the next step. Every year, the scouts come back.
Don't Let Your Player Miss This Window.
Three world-class camps. One summer. One city.
Spots across all three camps are limited and fill fast. The families who register early are the ones whose players are on that field when the scouts arrive.
Make sure yours is one of them.
📅 June 29 – July 3 | Pescara Calcio | $495 + HST
📅 July 20–24 | Alex Lombardero / Real Betis | $495 + HST
📅 August 1 | Rob Gammons Elite Clinic | $250 + HST
💳 Any camp secured with a $50 deposit | 📆 Payment plans available
📧 contact@elitesoccerdevelopment.com ☎️ 289-214-1414
our mission and vision!
Our Mission and Vision
To be regarded as the leader and catalyst in complete player development:
BODY | MIND | SOUL
Develop the passionate player’s individual and team skill levels to peak performance
Creating high-performance athletes
Scholarship preparation and networking opportunities
Awareness and integration into international coaching and play
OUR DIFFERENCE
Training to Compete
Total Player Development
Professional Dedication NOT Leisurely Coaching
International Exposure NOT just Regional
