FAQs - Summer Youth Academy

Who is Needham Soccer Club?

The Needham Soccer Club provides to the youth of Needham multi-faceted soccer programs that are age and skill appropriate and support physical and social development. The Club strives, for all players, to encourage passion and enthusiasm for the game of soccer and to promote respect for teammates, opponents, coaches, referees, fans and self. The Club is also committed to ongoing training and development for its coaches and referees as a means to further enhance the youth soccer experience in Needham. Find out more at: http://needhamsoccer.com

Who is Mass Athlete Performance?

Mass Athlete Performance shares a similar philosophy as the Needham Soccer Club supporting physical and social development. Both are committed to train and develop local soccer players and the M.A.P Summer Academy is a great option this summer for all local youth players.

How do I register?

You may Register by clicking below:

When do I have to register by?

Registration will close August 3rd but space is limited and will fill up.

Players from all Towns are welcome!

What to bring?

Half Day Campers
Soccer Ball

Water Bottle

Snack

Shin Guards

Cleats or Turfs (we suggest to bring a back up pair of sneakers)

WATER WILL BE PROVIDED ALL DAY

Full Day Campers

Soccer Ball

Water Bottle

Snack

Shin Guards

Lunch

Cleats or Turfs (we suggest to bring a back up pair of sneakers)

WATER WILL BE PROVIDED ALL DAY

What forms need to be completed?

All Forms and requirements are detailed through a simple and easy registration process through NSC.

Camp Focus

MAP will be running Soccer Camps this summer focusing on Grades K-8 as an introduction and mastery of skill in a fun learning environment. This will be achieved through maximum ball contacts, expert coaching, and daily homework assignments. Our camp structure will create an environment that will keep players invested in their own development as well as offering teams the opportunity to train together ahead of their upcoming season. Each day will focus on a different topic and players will be assigned to a group based on age and ability levels.

Curriculum

During the four days of camp players will extensively cover new technical skills, the goal of each topic is to introduce, refine, and master the skill. On the final day of camp players will participate in Skills Challenges, to help gauge development, as well as an end of camp tournament and individual evaluations.

Half-Day Program

8:30- Team Warm-up

9:00- Group Demonstrations

10:00- Break

10:20- Soccer Related Games

10:50- Instructional Small-sided Games

11:30- Half-Day Campers Released

Full Day Program

8:30- Team Warm-up

9:00- Group Skill Demonstration

10:00- Break and Skill Demonstration

10:20 - Skill Demonstration

10:50- Small-sided Games

11:30- Lunch and Rest

12:30- Team Building Games

1:30- Tactical Demonstration and Soccer Related Games

2:30- Team Matches

3:30- Full Day Campers Released (3:15 Monday)

Monday - Dribbling

Deceptive moves and feints to beat an opponent

Tuesday -Turns

Changes in direction to beat a player or create space

Wednesday- Passing and Receiving

Improve passing range and accuracy, and first touch to maintain possession of the ball

Thursday - Shooting

Striking techniques to score goals

Soccer OlympicsTournament Day

What if there is Thunder or Lightning?

Shelter is set up at Defazio Park under the large gazebo structure. If Thunder or Lightning is detected we will take shelter until 30min from last sign. If Campers are taking shelter between 10:30-11:30 pick up for 1/2 day campers will be shifted to Defazio Park. If shelter is taking place between 2:30-3:30 pick up for full day campers can be done during that time.

Can a Brother or Sister in different Camps be dropped off or picked up at one location?
YES! Our staff will help shuttle campers under the bridge to walk between Pollard and DeFazio to help with your dropoff and pickup.