Little Athletes Take the Field at TSC’s Annual Scorpion Youth Soccer Camp

Under the watchful eye of a coach, participants in the 2025 Scorpions Youth Soccer camp sprint down part of Scorpion Field while trying to maintain control of the ball. Drills like this were just one of the many fun activities offered as part of the camp, now in its second year, designed to help kids learn more about the sport while also developing skills like coordination and teamwork. Photo by – Esteban Del Angel, Texas Southmost College.

Excited voices rang out across Scorpion Field as, for the second year in a row, Texas Southmost College hosted its three-day Scorpion Youth Soccer Camp, bringing young athletes together for skill-building, teamwork, and fun on the field.

Designed to help children strengthen core athletic skills like endurance, coordination, and communication, the camp gave participants an opportunity to actively engage in a variety of soccer-focused drills and exercises led by some of the most dedicated athletes in the community.

This year’s camp was powered by the TSC Scorpions Soccer program, with coaches and players from both the men’s and women’s teams leading small groups of campers through their training. Their guidance provided a unique opportunity for young players to learn directly from collegiate athletes, gaining both technical tips and valuable encouragement from figures they could look to as positive role models.

Just the same, the players were just as eager to work with their little understudies. “What I enjoy the most about this camp is the kids,” began Camila Gil, a Midfielder for the Scorpions Women’s team. “The most important thing to me is that they have fun and are learning. In addition to making sure they stay hydrated and cooperate with each other, you just have to get them to focus, and giving them a little game to play or some basic drills keep them engaged and having fun.”

In the stands and along the sidelines, parents watched proudly, showing strong support for the program and cheering on their children as they joyfully built confidence and athletic ability.

“I’m really happy that TSC is offering this camp again this year,” remarked Selene Rodriguez. “My son was so excited for today when he woke up this morning, and I think something like this is good for the kids overall, whether they choose to pursue the sport or not, it gives them something to be excited about.”

At the end of the final day, each young participant was presented with a certificate of completion, courtesy of camp sponsor Raising Cane’s, and a group photo with the camp coaches and members of TSC administration. With continued successful turnouts, the camp continues to grow as part of TSC’s wider community outreach efforts—offering young students a chance to develop not just as athletes, but as teammates and learners on and off the field.

“The camp has been our way of giving back to the community,” began TSC Scorpions Head Coach Mario Zamora. “It’s a great way to be able to connect with our fans and also our future Scorpions.”