We’re excited to host our Surf Nation Leaders for two incredible days of learning and community building at Nike World Headquarters in Portland, Oregon, this January!
Surf Summit is our annual opportunity to bring our Surf Nation leaders together to demonstrate the power of our community. The collaboration, learning, and support from each of our Surf clubs make Surf the nation’s most incredible youth soccer brand!
Current Agenda
Surf Summit Check-In at Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Tigard:
• Option 1: Sunday January 26th, 8.00pm – 9.00pm
• Option 2: Monday January 27th, 7.00am – 7.45am
Monday & Tuesday Location, Tiger Woods Center, Nike World HQ
Monday January 27th, 2025
8.00am: Bus departs hotel
8.45am: State of Union
9.30am: Guest Speaker, Nate Goldberg – US Soccer
10.15am: Break
10.30am: Q&A Seminar with Steve Guppy & Mike Phelan – Former Leicester City & Glasgow Celtic
11.15am: Tim Stuijfzand & Nuno Silva Head of Global Football Nike
12.00pm: Lunch – Group 1 / Nike Tour Group 2
1.30pm: Surf Select – New Player Pathway 25/26
2.00pm: The Power User – Maximizing the Football Resources through Surf Nation
3.00pm: On field Session – Steve Guppy & Mike Phelan
5.00pm: Close of Day 1
7.00pm: Surf Nation Social – Top Golf
Tuesday January 28th
8.00am: Bus Departs Hotel
8.45am: Team Building
9.00am: 2025 Uniform Reveal & New store process
9.45am: Break
10.00am: Guest Speaker – Drew Brews
11.00am: Building out Competitive Calendar
12.00pm: Lunch – Group 2 / Nike Tour Group 1
1.30pm: Breakout Session
• Financial – Budget Management & Best Accounting Practices
• Marketing – Building a premium brand.
2.15pm: Youth Soccer Landscape Breakout – Where is it going, and what is our role?
3.00pm: Building a Game Model
3.30pm: Q&A – Developing a winning mindset
4.15pm: Guest Speakers
7.00pm: Surf Nation Awards Night – Powered by Soccer Post – Loyal Legion
