The Ultimate Soccer Camp
We empower our players to become their best through mindful, professional coaching.
we bring the Brazilian way of Soccer to Life!
San Francisco Dragons Soccer Camp is a premier youth soccer program for children in grades K-8, offering two specialized training programs designed to enhance player development. We strive to help young athletes maximize their abilities through expert coaching that nurtures both their technical skills and personal development.
Willian Lelis
The camp is led by Coach Willian Lelis, a former Brazilian professional player who competed in Brazil and concluded his career in Switzerland. After moving to the U.S. and playing for several competitive clubs in the Bay Area, he joined the SFYS league, driven by his passion for youth soccer development and his commitment to sharing his professional expertise. With over 20 years of coaching experience, he can be found passionately coaching Silver, Bronze & Gold teams throughout San Francisco. Coach Lelis is dedicated to guiding young athletes toward excellence, blending technical expertise with a deep love for the game.
Our curriculum goes beyond traditional training, incorporating individualized instruction, focusing on our character values, elite goalkeeper clinics, foot tennis, arts-based activities, and soccer-themed enrichment fun games to provide a well-rounded and engaging experience for every participant.
OUR 2025 San Francisco SOCCER CAMP PROGRAMS
Both programs run concurrently each week, providing a dynamic and engaging experience tailored to each age group throughout every camp sesson.
YOUTH ELEMENTARY CAMP
For boys and girls K-4, this program will take players through the basics of soccer, teach them core concepts, and improve upon their techniques, all while having fun and building upon the foundational values important to any young athlete.
JUNIOR ADVANCED PROGRAM
Know an advanced player from 4th to 8th grade? Our Junior program is for the older, more competitive players looking to take their skills to the next level. We work with the kids trying to improve their game by tailoring specific drills to improve techniques while emphasizing the important values that make them great teammates and competitors.
SOCCER ACADEMY & ADVENTURE CAMP IN MARIN
This camp is for all kids entering 1st-8th grade. Our Soccer Academy & Adventure Camp will combine the Academic Skills & Tecniques of the SF Dragons Youth Elementary / Advanced Soccer Program with time to explore nearby nature spots. Our mornings are dedicated to academic work focusing on learning tactic awarerness, game strategies, and tecnical development. In the afternoon we will offer a choice of creative activities to cultivate self-discovery, self-confidence, and teamwork.
What does it take to be a successful player?
We believe that strong character values are essential for soccer players. These values teach athletes to respect opponents, referees, and teammates, helping them reach their full potential. They also foster a positive and respectful environment, which is crucial for success in high-performance soccer.
Why Parents Love Our Camp
“William has been our son's soccer coach in both school leagues and in camps and we have always had a great experience. He is hands-on with instruction and has a unique ability to connect with his players and motivate them to be the best they can be. Training sessions are always different and fun with a lot of great competition. For the past two years he has offered summer camps for the school teams and our community and it was a life saver for our family. The kids loved it and it gave them a chance to see their friends and a fun time on the field. We certainly recommend it to other families.”
— Andrew Barous
“Both my children have been working with Coach William for the past three years, and you couldn't ask for a better, more committed coach who understands even very young kids. My children have trained with both coaches almost all year round and look forward to his practices and camps. I can't recommend it enough!”
— Roberto R.
“My kids have loved their time with Coach Willian! He is a wonderful coach…skilled, patient, kind and is always encouraging the kids no matter what skill level they are. He created a boys and girls camp during Covid where my kids could play safely, learned great soccer skills, and got a break from zoom. The kids came home with a lot of enthusiasm and my son is feeling more confident about his school soccer team. Even my younger daughter, who I thought would never play soccer, now loves it. We will for sure join camp again this summer!”
— Ahna Economidis
SPONSOR A CAMPER
Would you like to help a camper attend SF Dragons Soccer Camp? you can help by donating to our scholarship fund. We truly believe that helping a child in need has ripple benefits not only in their personal but in our community. By empowering a child we create hope.
“Life is about learning and a distinguishing feature of youth is the passionate desire to learn.”
—Daisaku Ikeda
