Waltham, 4th August 2010; Last week almost 200 MPS players participated in their summer Residential Camp across two locations in southern Massachusetts. The residential week provides MPS coaches the opportunity to work with the teams they will be coaching in the fall season and is particularly beneficial for the new U13 Premier and Premier Development teams who have the opportunity to get to know each other on and off the field.
Crusaders, Bulldogs and Knights teams attended the camp at Bridgewater State College whilst Lady Crusaders, Renegades and Lady Knights were on Cape Cod at the picturesque Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
“The summer residential week is a key component of the MPS Premier and Premier Development programs alongside the residential week in April,” said DOC Peter Bradley. “The locations we utilize provide outstanding facilities for training and the accommodation and meals provided, ensure players are comfortable when off the field.”
Each day on camp has separate theme with inter-club scrimmages held to allow coaches to begin to develop their team tactically and educate their players on the 4-3-3 system. In the evening a number of activities take place including small sided tournaments.
“Aside from the obvious developmental benefits of the Residential week, the camp is always a wonderful way for players to bond with each other and their coach away from the field,” said Bradley. “At MPS we like to pride ourselves on how we develop our players as people, as well as soccer players, and our Residential Camps are a big part in ensuring that we achieve this aim.”
For more information on the MPS Premier Program please contact Mark McDevitt at mmcdevitt@mpsbr.com or 781-891-6900x12. To learn more about our Residential Camps please contact Lee Billiard at lbilliard@mpbsr.com or 781-891-6900x18.
