NSC offers summer soccer camps and year-round personal training
Northwest Soccer Camp provides Resident, Day and Specialized Training for Kids and Adults
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Over 40 years.
What is your primary product or service?
Soccer instruction (camps and personal training) for youth and adults.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
In response to massive requests for soccer training when I first began coaching in the Seattle area (1970s).
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
By providing unique personal training focusing on life skills as well as soccer training.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One basic residence and day camp location at Bastyr. Satellite camps in some areas.
Provide detailed directions to your location
The NE 8th address is for mailing only. Camps are located at Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington. Once on campus (directions below) follow signs for Northwest Soccer Camp registration.
Southbound on I-5 (from Vancouver): Take EXIT 177 (Lake Forest Park) onto Ballinger Road NE.
Follow Ballinger Road NE for about 3 miles to SR 522, also called Bothell Way.
Turn LEFT on SR 522/Bothell Way to 68th Avenue NE in Kenmore.
Turn RIGHT on 68th Ave NE, which becomes Juanita Drive NE, and follow it south to sign on the right indicating Bastyr University (NE 145th).
Turn RIGHT and follow drive until it forks. Continue straight ahead until you reach Bastyr University.
Northbound on I-5 (from Portland): Take EXIT 175 (NE 145th) and turn RIGHT at the end of the exit ramp onto NE 145th.
Follow NE 145th to SR 522/Bothell Way.
Turn RIGHT on 68th Ave NE, which becomes Juanita Drive NE, and follow it south to sign on the right indicating Bastyr University (NE 145th).
Turn RIGHT and follow drive until it forks. Continue straight ahead until you reach Bastyr University.
Southbound on I-405: Take EXIT 23/SR 522 (third Bothell exit).
Follow SR 522 west to 68th Ave NE in Kenmore.
Turn LEFT; continue on 68th Ave NE which becomes Juanita Drive NE. Follow it south to sign on the RIGHT indicating Bastyr University.
Turn RIGHT and follow drive until it forks. Continue straight ahead until you reach Bastyr University.
Northbound on I-405 (from the airport): If coming from Sea-Tac Airport, follow the signs to the freeway, then to I-405 North.
Once on I-405 North: Take EXIT 20A (NE 116th) and turn LEFT at the end of the exit ramp onto NE 116th (this is a northbound exit only).
Follow NE 116th to the second signal light (98th Ave NE) and continue through this intersection. You are now on Juanita Drive NE.
Follow Juanita Drive NE for 4 miles to sign on your LEFT indicating Bastyr University (NE 145th).
Turn LEFT and follow drive until it forks. Continue straight ahead until you reach Bastyr University.
What type of payments do you accept?
Check, echeck, VISA, Mastercard. Cash is accepted for the camp store.
Which areas do you service?
United States, other countries.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
C. Cliff McCrath is the owner.
What are your hours of operation?
Week-long summer camps operate from the end of June through mid August each year.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
I not only learned to play better soccer; I learned how to be a better person!
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!