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Philippines
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Outstanding!
May 17, 2021

My son got outstanding soccer instruction from this camp. They have beautiful facilities and the staff are all professionals. I'm very happy that my child got such a well-rounded experience from this place

Date of experience: May 17, 2021
Ukraine
5 reviews
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My two daughters first attended Premier Soccer Camps run by Dennis Lukens back in 2014 in Carlsbad. There were about 140 campers who attended that week. Registration was really overwhelming as 140 campers with parents arriving on campus at almost the same time. However, Dennis and his staff handled it flawlessly. I live in San Marcos so my wife and I watched a few sessions and the coaches were outstanding. Mr. Lukens was there every minute overseeing every detail. For my two daughters it was an high level camp and safe experience. We again attended one of his camps this past summer in So Cal and it was also fantastic soccer experience and exceptionally well run. I think what sets his camps apart from others is the attention to detail, the excellent coaches and the locations in So Cal. I highly recommend his programs to anyone seeking a super soccer camp experience.

Date of experience: September 30, 2019
Sweden
1 review
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My son loves to play soccer in our backyard, but the place is too small. Until last summer, I was able to found Premier Soccer Camp, and got him registered, and he enjoyed playing with the other kids. The coaches are very hands-on with the training, and the soccer field is perfect.

Date of experience: August 17, 2021
Philippines
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Amazing camp!
May 20, 2021

The camp has such amazing facilities and such professional well-trained instructors, my sons love going to this camp every summer. Every time they came back home they would tell me how great their experience was. I am very grateful for this Soccer Camp for giving my children such an amazing experience.

Date of experience: May 20, 2021
Washington
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I am so happy
May 19, 2021

I am so happy that my son was able to attend the camp last year, he has been talking about his experience all the time. I feel so much joy hearing his stories and the facilities are amazing and the environment of the camp is gorgeous.

Date of experience: May 19, 2021
Philippines
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The kids were so thankful that I was able to let them attend this camp, they had nothing but good things to tell me about their instructors and the camp's dorms and premises. They keep telling me they want to attend every summer and I hope they will be able too.

Date of experience: May 24, 2021
Sweden
1 review
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My two kids love it here
September 7, 2021

My two kids love it here, the experience made them love soccer so much and the facilities they have are really good an meant to make the kids more active and develop skills in soccer! Very good program!

Date of experience: September 6, 2021
New York
4 reviews
1 helpful vote
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My son had never been to an overnight camp when he went for the first time to Mr. Lukens Soccer Camp and was losing his passion for soccer. After going to the Premier soccer Camp beginning 3 years ago for the first time, he got a renewed excitement and love for the sport! Thank you to Coach Dennis Lukens and his staff for such a great experience the last 3 years! I have attached a photo of Coach Lukens with my son and his friend as well as another staff member from last year. Great, great camp with coaches who really care about the children attending the camp.

Date of experience: December 15, 2019
Sweden
1 review
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Had so much fun!
June 21, 2021

My kids can't stop telling me that they want to go again to this camp but I'm always telling them that we still have a pandemic and what not. This alone says that the experience they got was great that they want to the camp again and learn something new. Thank you Director Dennis and everyone in the camp!

Date of experience: June 21, 2021
New York
1 review
7 helpful votes
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My son and daughter started going to soccer camps run by Dennis Lukens back in 2014 (San Diego location). They attended multiple locations from 2014-2018 and every single year that camps were fantastic. Most camp locations had 80-120 campers. We went to one of the sessions held in Carlsbad in 2017 and there were 130+ campers in attendance. However, we went to a camp he held in San Diego at it had just 25 campers in 2014. The camp in San Diego with 25 campers and the one in Carlsbad with 130+ were both run extremely well. Small instructional and training groups and high quality locations. In my opinion, the best aspect of the camps were the staff members as they were coaches typically from Europe with high level coaches licenses and high level playing backgrounds. I highly recommend any camps run by Dennis Lukens and his staff as all of his camps my son and daughter were outstanding. We have referred multiple friends over the years and all have had similar positive experiences.

Date of experience: January 20, 2019
California
1 review
22 helpful votes
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Mr. Dennis Robert Lukens is staff member
December 11, 2018
Updated review

Mr. Dennis Robert Lukens is staff member, head coach, of * series of events statewide. I will never participate in any kind of training, camp, or trials with his name attach to the even. Read below for more information. Our credit card finally refunded us for a camp I signed my child for last summer. We have to show evidence like e-mails, websites, and other information to them in order to get the refund. It took 4 months. I complain to IC3 and the BBB, but nothing happened. The police could not get involved because it was a civil offense.

Date of experience: December 11, 2018

Lets Stop People Like Dennis Lukens
August 1, 2018
Previous review

My 8 year old son attended the SDSU Ultimate Soccer Camps last Sunday, July 22. We signed him up for the two weeks because we are familiar with the university and he loves soccer. We did not received any additional follow up emails about the camp.
First day of camp, a girl about 17 years old and I were parked next to the main soccer/football field, but no-one else was there. We started asking and found out that the children, Dennis Lukens and a coach were sitting and waiting to check in at the hotel. I asked him at what time we could come back for the initial practice. He did not have a schedule or an answer.
After an hour, I took my son home. We came back much later to see this man with a group of 40+ kids crossing a major intersection. Parents were following as they were very concerned. He stopped on the way to the field (not the main field as advertised) because the other coach was still at the hotel. He left the kids on the sidewalk and took off back to the hotel. I looked at the parents in disbelief and followed the Mr. Lukens. His coach and a few other kids were left at the hotel. I talked to the female coach, since Mr. Lukens was unapproachable, and let her know that he needed to count the kids.
"Practice" was my 8 year old crying and playing scrimmage with 13+ year old kids for over 30 minutes. No coaching or evaluations.
As they finished practice, Mr. Lukens started walking with half of the kids still unaware of what was going on. I ran to the other coach and told her to stop him and make him count the kids (RED FLAG).
Then, at 9 pm, I got a call from him asking me to stay overnight as a counselor (BIG RED FLAG). I said no, but he called me back two more times by mistake as he was calling other parents for the same reason. SDSU requires a 10-1 ratio for the camp at all times as I found out later.
It got worse from there as you can see in the reviews below.
I kept my son for 3 more days in this joke camp. I felt very worried for the other kids. I checked on them once or twice a day. Hardly any equipment, no first aid kit, no schedule, no list of attendance and by the end, almost no supervision after "practice", even, no practice.
One afternoon on the 3rd day, as I went to pick up my son from the dining facility, I could not find him. The coaches did not know where he was. For a few minutes my heart sank. Only 12 kids left in the program and minimal supervision. The kids and the coaches had left the dining facility. I found my son alone and unsupervised in the corner of the dining facility. I was furious.
I emailed Mr. Lukens a few times without replies. I confronted him about the coaches not getting paid or reimbursed for their expenses, the lack of supervision, the false advertisement, my refund and more. I made him email me a response about my refund right then and there. Then, he said to me he has been doing this for more than 40 years and no kid has ever gotten hurt or molested. Thousands of kids!
The coaches said they were making arrangements with the university and one of the family members for a place for them to stay until they return to Ecuador or Argentina.
I may not get a refund, but Dennis Lukens and people like him have to stop putting our kids in danger and taking our money.
I feel bad for the people whose camps got cancelled, but at least you and your kids will not have to go through this trauma. When my son was finally home, I was at peace.
A group of parents and I filed a report with SDSU police. I mainly thank the parents and older kids for keeping my son safe. Even two of the 10 year old kids would ask if my son was ok and looked to make sure he was not left behind during the camp.

These are some of the businesses Dennis Lukens is associated with and other information:
Ultimate Soccer Camps http://ultimatesoccercamp.com/contact-us/
Premier Soccer Camps http://soccercampbytheocean.com/
Superior Soccer Camps https://sportstarsmag.com/camps/superior-soccer-camps/
Coming soon Superior Soccer Camps http://superiorsoccercamp.com/
Boston Storm FC http://bostonstormfc.com/foundertechnical-director/
PFC Shipbuilders http://pfcshipbuilders.com/about-us/board-of-directors/
Elite Development Academy http://socaleda.com/little-elites-academy-program/
One Business at BBB https://www.bbb.org/boston/business-reviews/sports-and-recreation/boston-storm-fc-inc-in-boston-ma-143901
Linked https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-lukens-94591031/

He did not respond to our emails or calls. Just call him and tell him that you are interested in his camp. You will get a call back fast.

English is my second language, but here I am after hours of writing this review to the best of my ability. Please take some time to stop this madness.

Date of experience: August 1, 2018
Ukraine
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Coach Lukens and team of coaches did an amazing job. This camp was well planned out, they engaged with the campers and keep them busy always doing something constructive. The campers got a many, many of touches, had a lot of 1v1 and 2v2s along with larger games. I highly recommend it and we plan to do it again next year. Exceeded our expectations.

Date of experience: December 12, 2019
New York
5 reviews
4 helpful votes
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My children have gone to multiple Day Camps and Overnight soccer camps in CA and other locations on West Coast. We have been involved with Club soccer for years. My son and daughter loved Premier Soccer Camps run by Dennis Lukens in Carlsbad, CA and that is all that matters to me. Great staff, location, programs, coaches and organization. 5 stars from me and my children.

Date of experience: October 23, 2019
Sweden
1 review
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My kids had such a fun time at this camp, they learned so much and they would constantly tell me about how amazing their instructors were. I can't wait till they can go back again.

Date of experience: May 21, 2021
Ukraine
1 review
38 helpful votes
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Great camp!
March 18, 2014

Great camp! I highly recommend them. I sent my son the last 3 years and he has really grown from the experience. We have been treated very well by everyone associated with Premier Soccer Camps. Fantastic location in Carlsbad and a wonderful coaching staff. We signed up for their "Early Bird Special" offer for returning campers the last two years and have always received all that they promised to us. The instruction was some of the best soccer coaching my son has ever received. I have only good things to say about this business.

Date of experience: March 18, 2014
Ukraine
1 review
30 helpful votes
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Wonderful camp
March 11, 2013

Wonderful camp. My daughter went last year to their Maryland location. She loved it. She felt the coaches and facilities were top class. She loved everything about it and can't wait to go back. For me the registration process was really good. Arrival day and departure day were well organized and professional Also, all communications with them were prompt, polite and all my questions were answered each time I reached out to them by phone or by email. Premier Soccer Camps is a very well run business and according to my daughter a first class camp. I will sign my daughter up for 2013 shortly.

Date of experience: March 11, 2013
New Jersey
1 review
16 helpful votes
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Update on ultimate soccer camps
August 11, 2018
Updated review

To anyone out there considering ultimate soccer camps. They are still advertising another week (next week) at Cornwall on the Hudson. They do not have a contract with NY Military Academy. I have been corresponding with the school. There is NO CAMP.

Received an email from ultimate soccer yesterday stating the refund is going out on Monday. Not counting on it but will post again if we receive anything. Stay on them. Do not give up. We cannot let them get away with this.

Date of experience: August 11, 2018

We are the latest victims of this disgrace of a camp. Drove 300 miles, 6 hours round trip to NY Military Academy at Cornwall today. The school told us that Ultimate contacted them many months ago to do this camp but never sign a contract with them, but continued to advertised this camp and collect money. I have a disappointed son and he has a pissed off mom. They sent me a cancellation notice but not for this camp. Trying to get a refund now. I did email them, they did respond telling us low enrollment was reason for cancellation. When is someone going shut this POS Dennis Lukens down.

Date of experience: July 29, 2018
Ukraine
1 review
35 helpful votes
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Awesome experience for my daughter. She really had a fantastic time. As she told me the coaches were really great. I took a tour of the facilities and they were outstanding. Registration was easy and communication was excellent with their administrative staff. We are sending her again this summer and recommending it to her friends.

Date of experience: April 6, 2014
California
3 reviews
22 helpful votes
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Elite Camp
November 5, 2015

The best camp my club has every sent players to. I am Coaching Director of a club in Southern CA and we sent 22 players to Premier Soccer Camps and it was outstanding in every way. Staff, food, facilities all top self. At the Carlsbad Camp my players trained at a $10 million stadium with the highest grade of synthetic turf, with private school living quarters all with access to a private beach on the ocean. Coaches were so much better than typical camp coaches. Would suggest it to my colleagues in a heartbeat.

Date of experience: November 4, 2015
Ukraine
1 review
10 helpful votes
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My son found this camp online. He attended their camp in Carlsbad, CA. It was a super camp experience from start to finish. Communication and information from their administrative staff was timely and what we needed. Arrival at camp went great with registration well run and easy. Then it got better. My son who is a 14 year old high level player was on a campus that had a brand new soccer stadium with the highest quality field. The campus has a private beach on the Pacific Ocean. The Coaches as my son describe where incredible. Coaches from Europe and America. My son said the best part was that all the coaches were previously high level players who could demonstrate all soccer skills. I watched several training sessions and the coaches really took a personal interest in all the players. From my view point the training was excellent. I give Premier Soccer Camps the highest recommendation.

Date of experience: March 23, 2017

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Soccercampbytheocean has a rating of 3.1 stars from 86 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Soccercampbytheocean most frequently mention high level, last year and great experience. Soccercampbytheocean ranks 132nd among Soccer sites.

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