Austin Okoye, a player with the Skidmore College men’s soccer program, is running a community summer soccer camp for families in Saratoga Springs, New York. The camp, which began in early summer 2026 and will continue through the season, offers local children the chance to practice basic skills and game concepts under the guidance of a collegiate athlete.
The program welcomes participants of various ages and is organized as a series of sessions that focus on ball handling, passing, shooting, and small‑sided games. Okoye’s involvement provides a direct link between the college team and the surrounding community, allowing young players to receive instruction from someone actively competing at the collegiate level.
Camp activities are held at a local field in Saratoga Springs and are open to any family interested in enrolling their children. While the schedule and exact locations are communicated to registrants, the overall structure emphasizes inclusive coaching and a supportive environment for skill development.
The initiative reflects Okoye’s stated goal of sharing his passion for soccer while offering structured coaching to youth who might not otherwise have access to such resources. By operating the camp throughout the summer, the program aims to keep children engaged in physical activity during a period when organized sports options are limited.
Local families have responded by signing up their children for the ongoing sessions, indicating a demand for community‑based sports programs. The camp adds to the range of summer activities available in Saratoga Springs and highlights the role of college athletes in contributing to local youth development.