This summer was one to remember for soccer in Oklahoma City Public Schools. Led by Fields & Futures Director of Soccer, Cody Laurendi, the F&F Soccer Pathway provided 175 OKCPS students with no-cost opportunities to train, compete, and stay connected with the world’s game during the summer months.
A Full Summer Lineup
The F&F Soccer Pathway created a packed calendar of camps, training sessions, and special opportunities designed to help kids at every level build skills, confidence, and community.
By hosting free camps, covering registration fees at select events, and creating no-cost pathways into elite-level opportunities, the F&F Soccer Pathway ensured financial barriers were never an obstacle for OKCPS kids this summer.
F&F Soccer Pathway Summer Opportunities
- June 3–5 – OKCPS Soccer Camp
- June 16–18 – BEST Soccer & ETT Goalkeeping Camp (free registration for OKCPS students)
- June 22–24 – OKC PAL Soccer Camp
- July 8–10 – OKCPS Soccer Camp
- July 30–Aug 1 – BEST Soccer & ETT Goalkeeping Camp (free registration for OKCPS students)
- Aug 8–10 – AX Pro Combine (free registration for OKCPS students)
Extra Time at the AX Pro Combine
The summer lineup culminated with a professional soccer combine. Typically hosted in larger metropolitan areas, the AX Soccer Tours Pro Tryout provided elite athletes from the OKC metro area – including those from OKCPS – with the rare opportunity to train and compete in front of professional scouts from American and European soccer clubs on their home turf.
Pro Combine Venue
Energy FC Training Facility
Three Days of Exposure
The combine consisted of training sessions on Friday, followed by 90-minute matches on Saturday and Sunday, allowing the athletes to showcase their skills at match speed.
Pro Clubs Represented
- FC Cincinnati (MLS)
- Sporting Kansas City (MLS)
- FC Tulsa (USL Championship)
- Union Omaha (USL League One)
- C.F. Motril (Spain)
OKCPS Participation
Four standout male athletes from Classen SAS High School, Southeast High School, and Capitol Hill High School hit the pitch alongside the best amateur soccer players in the Oklahoma City area.
For these student-athletes, the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of pro clubs was a powerful reminder that hard work and perseverance can open doors to the next level.
Why Soccer Matters in OKCPS
Soccer is the most popular sport in the OKCPS community, making it a powerful tool for change. By investing in camps, resources, and high-level opportunities, the F&F Soccer Pathway is creating more than athletes. It’s kickstarting student potential by fueling teamwork, resilience, and personal development.
And under the leadership of Cody Laurendi, that mission goes even further.
Cody knows firsthand the power of soccer to shape lives. His goal isn’t just to get more kids on more teams. It’s to open doors to college scholarships, professional opportunities, and the lifelong lessons that come with pursuing your potential.
Building Futures, One Goal at a Time
From free camps to pro exposure, the Summer of Soccer showed what’s possible when access meets opportunity. For hundreds of OKCPS kids, it wasn’t just about playing the game. It was about finding a sense of belonging, building confidence, and seeing new possibilities for their future.
Pave the Way for Soccer as a Pathway Partner
As a Pathway Partner, you can help us strengthen and expand the soccer pathway for students in Oklahoma City’s urban core.
Contact Emmy Hufnagel to explore custom giving game plans that turn your passion for kickstarting student potential into lasting impact through soccer.