Staff

MSA ACADEMY DIRECTOR
The MSA director Sam Koch enters his 17th season as the head coach of the UMass men's soccer team as the most successful coach ever in program history. Under his guidance, the Minutemen have won three regular season Atlantic 10 titles, one Atlantic 10 Tournament title and made their only NCAA Tournament appearance. Koch has compiled a 154-98-23 overall record in Amherst, recording 11 winning seasons During his tenure in Amherst, the 20-year head coaching veteran has produced a two-time All-American in Jeff Darren (2001-02), a two-time Atlantic 10 Offensive Player of the Year, two Atlantic 10 Rookies of the year, an Atlantic 10 Tournament MVP, 14 All-New England selections, 42 All-Atlantic 10 players, 20 Academic All-Atlantic 10 honorees, and 17 Atlantic 10 All-Tournament picks.

MSA QUALIFIED COACHES
The Massachusetts Soccer Academy (MSA) staff will feature an all-star collection of the nation’s top collegiate, club, and scholastic coaches. The collective knowledge and experience of the staff will help develop the skills and soccer know-how of the next generation of soccer stars. Enhancing the learning experience are the demonstrations of skill and playing ability by University of Massachusetts top players.

On and off the field the Massachusetts Soccer Academy (MSA) offers the best supervision for participants. Certified athletic trainers are on duty 24 hours a day. They will provide immediate medical attention to anyone who is injured or becomes ill, and will attend to all general athletic training needs. During the residential academy the trainers and coaches will be staying in the same dormitory as the campers. All activities are closely supervised.