Summer Schedule 2018
Registration is open! Please note some locations have changed times and dates from the original summer schedule
Practice Day Info
Typical 3 Hour Academy Schedule
*Please arrive 15 minutes early so we can get everybody checked in and ready
| Time (Minutes) | Training Info |
|---|---|
| Start to Min 15 | Assembly, Lecture, and Warm Up |
| 15 to 75 | Skill Instruction – passing, dribbling, shooting, receiving |
| 75 to 120 | Training Games – putting the skill instruction into a game situation |
| 120 to 135 | Rest Break/Lecture Recap |
| 135 to 175 | Matches – small sided games |
| 175 to End | Daily Recap, Questions, Autographs, Clinic Ends |
Player Check List
Soccer Ball
Drinking Water
Shin guards w/ soccer socks
Soccer cleats
Lunch (if attending full day program)
Sunblock
Indoor soccer shoes (if indoor facility available)
Program Information
Our summer programs run for 4 days (Monday to Thursday) and include key skill development components along with soccer matches. There will be a heavy emphasis placed on footwork, passing, and shooting. The philosophy behind our training programs is that the mastery of fundamental soccer movements will lead to increased performance. Mastery of these movements is achieved using our age appropriate system of drills designed to build muscle memory. Our summer and winter clinics are designed for players of all abilities, benefitting novice to elite level players.
Players will be grouped in the summer into the best possible fit based on age, sex, and skill level.
Additional Info
Staff
The staff to player ratio at all programs will be no greater than 10:1. Our coaches possess a comprehensive knowledge of the game, and have the enthusiasm and skill to teach players of all abilities and ages. Please email for a more comprehensive description of the coaches for certain programs.
Professional Player Availability
Our aim is to have a professional player appear at each clinic at least once. The following players have appeared recently at our programs: Shalrie Joseph, Avery John, Scott Caldwell, Julie King, and Maddie Evans. Due to potential professional game conflicts, some clinics may have limited or no professional player appearances.
We have a top notch coaching staff of elite local coaches in addition to our professional player component. Many of our coaches currently work at the college and high school level.
Inclement Weather
In the case of rain, the Academy will continue at the discretion of the head coach. If there is heavy rain, and/or inclement weather (hail, thunder/lightning, extreme heat, high winds) the Academy will be stopped and all players/coaches will seek cover. Some sites have onsite indoor facilities; other sites will have indoor facilities in the surrounding area. If indoor space is available, it will be utilized. If there is no indoor facility, we will make every possible effort to make up lost time (either by starting earlier or ending later on a subsequent day, adding additional days, or allowing missed days to be made up at a program later in the summer). Fridays are usually the make-up day.
Goalkeepers
Goalkeepers are welcome to come to the Academy – however there will not be a separate goalkeeper program. We believe that having basic soccer skills is essential even for goalkeepers. When matches are played goalkeepers may be used in the nets depending on the circumstances.
Team Discounts
For team’s registering six or more players, all players will receive a $25 discount. Please contact us with questions or for further details.
T-Shirts
For 2018, t-shirts can be purchased separately on site. The cost of the t-shirt is $15, players are not required to buy a t-shirt.
Refund Policy
Due to staffing and facility costs there is a no refund policy, with the exception of a medical problem. If you need to cancel, an account credit will be issued that can be applied towards any future program.
Registration
Online Registration
Register Online by clicking the button below. You will be brought to a secure server that will take all your personal information and process your credit card payment.
Offline Registration
Register Offline by clicking the link below, which will pop up a PDF you can fill in and mail to us:
*Some programs will be offered in conjunction with a Recreation Department. For some of these programs all registrations must go through the respective Rec. Dept. – information will be provided in these cases.
For 2018 the following programs will be registered as Recreational Camps by the local Board of Health due to the requirements: Bedford, Medfield, and Burlington. All other locations do not meet the thresholds and are not licensed by the local Board of Health as a Recreational Camp per 105 CMR 430.000.