Simon Riddiough and Stephen Roche Soccer Camp 2026 - Week 4

This is a five-day women's soccer ID camp hosted by Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, running July 20–24, 2026. The camp is day-only (no overnight component) and costs $780 for the full week. Despite the ID camp designation and the involvement of Hofstra's head coaches in the camp's branding, this is fundamentally a youth development program, not a college recruiting event.

The description reveals the actual audience: "boys and girls entering grades 2-12." A camp that spans second grade through twelfth grade is a skills clinic, not a selective recruiting venue. High school recruits serious about D1 evaluation should understand that they will be grouped with elementary and middle school players in a mixed-age format. This structure makes meaningful one-on-one coach assessment unlikely, even though the Hofstra head coaches' names appear in the camp title.

Recruiting families should also note that the head coach does not attend this camp. The coaches' names are used for branding, but neither Simon Riddiough (women's head coach) nor Stephen Roche (men's head coach) will be present to conduct live evaluations. The camp focuses on fundamental skill instruction—footwork, passing, trapping, heading, shooting, game situations—rather than competitive recruiting assessment. At $780 for five days, the cost is substantial for a non-evaluative clinic, and there are no published reviews to gauge past participant experience.

This camp is best suited for younger players (roughly grades 4-8) seeking summer skill development in a structured environment. High school recruits exploring D1 fit should pass on this event and instead seek ID camps where the head coach is actively present and age groups are separated competitively. If you have a middle school or younger player interested in training with Hofstra's coaching staff, verify the registration deadline before applying.