Santa Clara University women's soccer players celebrating together
Santa Clara Camps / Women's Soccer

Skill Development Camp · Grades 3–8

Build it from the back.

One afternoon of tactical training with three Division I Santa Clara women's soccer players: a defending block, a build-up block, a goalkeeping block, and live game situations with real-time coaching.

Register · $125 Meet the Coaches

Date

October 25

Time

2PM-5PM

Venue

Latimer Field

Cost

$125

About the Camp

Defend, build, and decide.

Top Tier is bringing three of Santa Clara University's women's soccer players to Latimer School Soccer Field for a three-hour tactical development camp built to help competitive players understand the game at a deeper level.

Santa Clara's women's program is one of the most decorated in college soccer history, and these three athletes bring WCC All-Conference recognition, Youth National Team experience, and a deep connection to the Broncos' culture. Ava Weiland, a 2024 WCC All-Freshman defender, leads the defensive session. Malia Yamamoto, a senior defender and 2023 WCC All-Freshman, leads playing out of the back. Amaris Franco, a goalkeeper with US Youth National Team camp experience, runs a dedicated goalkeeping block.

Through game-like scenarios, guided discussions, and tactical exercises, players sharpen their decision-making, positioning, communication, and responsibilities on both sides of the ball. Built for competitive players in grades 3 through 8.

3hr

On The Field

3

D1 Coaches

3–8

Grades

When

Sunday, October 25, 2026

2PM-5PM

Where

Latimer School Soccer Field

4250 Latimer Avenue, San Jose, CA 95130

A young player works through a ball-striking drill at a Santa Clara women's soccer camp

Inside the Camp

Three focused blocks, then live game situations.

The three hours split into coaching blocks on defending, building out of the back, and goalkeeping, then open up into competitive game situations where all three athletes coach in real time.

Block One · Ava Weiland

Defending & Back-Line Shape

Division I defending progressions led by a WCC All-Freshman defender, from winning your 1v1 to organizing the line around you.

  • 1v1 defending principles
  • Back-line shape and communication
  • Pressing triggers and defending set pieces

Block Two · Malia Yamamoto

Build-Up & Possession

Playing out of the back with a senior defender: how to scan, receive, and pick the right pass before the pressure arrives.

  • Playing out of the back and scanning
  • Passing combinations and team shape
  • Decision-making under pressure

Block Three · Amaris Franco

Goalkeeping

A dedicated goalkeeping block from a Bronco keeper, covering everything from the first step to organizing the defense in front of you.

  • Positioning and shot-stopping
  • Distribution and starting the attack
  • Organizing the defense in front of you

Every player also walks away with

Strengths & Weaknesses Evaluation

Direct feedback on what's ready for competition and the exact skills to prioritize next.

Competitive Game Situations

Small-sided and full-field scenarios with real-time coaching from all three athletes.

College Q&A Session

Recruiting, the Division I experience, and what it takes to play at the next level.

Autographs & Photos

Personal time with all three athletes after training wraps.

Meet Your Coaches

Three current Broncos, each leading the part of the game they know best.

Ava Weiland, junior defender at Santa Clara University
Leads Defending

Ava Weiland

Junior Defender · Santa Clara University

  • 2024 WCC All-Freshman Team honoree
  • 16 matches and 13 starts as a freshman, with a goal and three assists
  • 2× Kansas 6A All-State and All-Sunflower League selection
  • ECNL Midwest Conference Second Team; trained with the KC Current
Malia Yamamoto, senior defender at Santa Clara University
Leads Build-Up

Malia Yamamoto

Senior Defender · Santa Clara University

  • 2023 WCC All-Freshman selection
  • 2× WCC All-Academic Honorable Mention
  • 38 career matches with 19 starts, including a game-winner vs. Pepperdine
  • DeAnza Force ECNL and MVLA; US Youth National Team identification camps
Amaris Franco, goalkeeper at Santa Clara University
Leads Goalkeeping

Amaris Franco

Redshirt Junior Goalkeeper · Santa Clara University

  • Career-high seven saves against then-No. 7 Stanford
  • 1.67 goals-against average and 24 saves across nine appearances in 2025
  • Part of four Santa Clara shutouts in 2025, including a road shutout at Pitt
  • U15 and U17 US Youth National Team camps; 2021 ECNL National Selection Game

Register

Pick your player's group.

One camp, two grade-specific groups. Same session, same price. Register for the group that matches your player.

Group 01

Grades 3–5

$125

per participant

Date October 25
Time 2PM-5PM
  • Three hours of tactical training
  • Defending, build-up, and goalkeeping blocks
  • Live small-sided and full-field game situations
  • Strengths and weaknesses evaluation
  • College Q&A, autographs, and photos
Register · Grades 3–5

Group 02

Grades 6–8

$125

per participant

Date October 25
Time 2PM-5PM
  • Three hours of tactical training
  • Defending, build-up, and goalkeeping blocks
  • Live small-sided and full-field game situations
  • Strengths and weaknesses evaluation
  • College Q&A, autographs, and photos
Register · Grades 6–8

October 25, 2026 · San Jose

Braver defending.
Cleaner build-up.
Real reps.

Three Division I Broncos, one afternoon. Register today to secure your player's spot before the camp fills.

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