FAU ID Camps

Florida Atlantic University is hosting a men's D1 ID camp on July 18, 2026, in Boca Raton, Florida. The camp runs as a single day and costs $216. It's designed for boys in grades 9–12 and gap-year players and includes speed and agility training, technical development, goalkeeper-specific work, and full-field games. The coaching staff will include FAU personnel along with coaches from D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and junior college programs.

This camp is best suited for high school players exploring their options across multiple college divisions. Because the roster of coaches spans D1 through junior college, it's a broad exposure event rather than a D1-exclusive recruiting venue. The grade range (9–12) and gap-year inclusion mean rising freshmen can attend alongside more mature recruits, so families should understand they'll be in a mixed-age group. If you're a younger player testing the waters or a gap-year athlete considering various pathways, this format offers exposure to coaches at multiple levels in one session.

One key detail: the head coach does not attend this camp, which means the evaluation is likely handled by assistant coaches or visiting staff rather than the decision-maker for the program. The single-day format and day-only structure limit informal contact time compared to overnight or multi-day residential camps. FAU competes in the American Athletic Conference (AAC), a mid-major D1 league, and the program is classified as developing, so competition for recruiting attention will be less intense than at elite or strong-tier programs. At $216, this is a moderate cost for a day camp and represents reasonable value for a full-day training and play session.

This camp works well for families wanting broad exposure across divisions without a heavy time or financial commitment, and for younger players (grades 9–10) building their recruiting resume early. It's less suited for a senior with specific D1 targets, since the head coach's absence means direct evaluation pathways are limited. If the program interests you, register well before the camp date, as registration deadlines are often set weeks in advance.