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MSA Individual Elite Residential Academy
(Ages 14 - 18)
At the University of Massachusetts, Amherst

July 13th - 16th, 2008

Price: $450.00


Your team can’t make it? Then come and challenge yourself!

The Massachusetts Soccer Academy (MSA) has a reputation for developing the best. Campers get concentrated instruction with a low staff to camper ratio. Designed for high school varsity player who has aspirations of playing college soccer.

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You will train in a setting just like a college player. The staff is made up of entirely college coaches. This session is extremely competitive and requires proper conditioning. After the camp, all players will receive an individual evaluation.
(Limited to the first 85 campers)

Coaching Concepts:
      »Speed
      »Technique
      »Movement

CHALLENGING SESSIONS
To enhance the development of the player and the team, the Massachusetts Soccer Academy (MSA) combines a strong emphasis on individual skills along with advanced team tactics. In the morning, field players will receive training in the techniques of finishing, passing, dribbling, and general ball control. Individual creativity is encouraged among our campers in order to develop confidence and a more positive attitude toward the game of soccer. The afternoon schedule concentrates on tactical development culminating in full field 11v11 matches and a tournament involving all the participants. In addition to field instruction, the Massachusetts Soccer Academy (MSA) provides an opportunity to better understand soccer skills and tactics through a series of lectures, question and answer sessions, and the latest in world class films and videos.

MSA TEAM SCHEDULE    
Sunday:   Mon. - Wed.:  
2 - 3:30 pm Registration 7:15 - 8 am Breakfast
4:00 pm Camp Meeting at Dorms 8:30 am Roll-call /Walk to Boyden Fields
4:30 pm – 5:00pm Dinner 9 - 11 am 1st Field Session
6:00 pm Roll-call / Walk to Boyden Fields 11:30 - 12:30pm Lunch
6:15 pm Team Warm-up 12:30 - 1:30pm Free Time at Dorm area
6:30 pm – 8:00pm 1st Field Session 1:30 pm Roll-call / Walk to Boyden Fields
9:00 pm Fire-Drill 2 - 3:30 pm 2nd Field Session
11 pm LIGHTS OUT 3:30 - 4 pm Swim (Optional)
    4:30 - 5 pm Dinner
    6:00 pm Roll-call /Walk to Boyden Fields
    6:15 pm Team Warm-up
    6:30 pm – 8:00pm 3rd Field Session
    9:00pm Evening Activity (TBA)
    11:00pm LIGHTS OUT
     
Closing Ceremonies on Wednesday at 7:45 pm on the Boyden Fields. After the Closing Ceremonies the commuters are excused and the residents need to return to the dorm and clean out their rooms.
MSA TEAM ACADEMY FIELD SESSIONS
Sunday, 2008:  
6:30 – 8:00 pm 1st Field Session Team/Ind. Evaluation Session
   
Monday, 2008:  
9:00 – 11:00 am 1st Field Session Tech. Ind. / Small Group Defending
2:00 – 3:30 pm 2nd Field Session Tact. Def. vs. Att.
6:30 – 8:00 pm 3rd Field Session Tournament Games
   
Tuesday, 2008:  
9:00 – 11:00 am 1st Field Session Tech. Ind. / Small Group Attacking
2:00 – 3:30 pm 2nd Field Session Tact. Att. vs. Def.
6:30 – 8:00 pm 3rd Field Session Tournament Games
   
Wednesday,2008:  
9:00 – 11:00 am 1st Field Session 4v4 Individual Tournament
2:00 – 3:30 pm 2nd Field Session Tech. Crossing & Shooting
6:00 – 7:30 pm 3rd Field Session Tournament Play-Off Games

WHAT TO BRING
»Bed Linens / Sleeping Bag & Pillow
»Alarm Clock / Fan /Towel / Toiletries (Including Sunscreen)
»Soccer Shoes (Molded, Studs, Flats, Running Shoes)
»Shin-Guards (A MUST!)
»Soccer Ball (We Have a Pump!!)
»Sufficient Amount of Training Gear (There are Laundry Machines in the Dorms)
»Rain Gear (In case of BAD Weather!)
»Water Bottle
»Evening Snacks (Optional)
»Swimsuit (Remember Your Towel!)
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