Summer Clinic Registrations Now Open!
These are the dates for our 2023 April Clinic and Summer Camps:
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- April Vacation Clinic: April 18-20 (3 days, Tuesday-Thursday), K-8
- Kick Off the Summer Clinic: June 26-29 (Monday-Thursday), 1st-8th Grade
- Mid Summer Clinic: July 17-20 (Monday-Thursday), 1st-8th Grade
- Preseason Clinic: August 21-24 (Monday-Thursday), 1st-8th Grade
All clinics will be overseen by LUSC Director of Coaching Brendan Donahue and assisted by the same professional coaches that help coach our fall and spring team practices. There will be additional staff hired by the DOC to ensure a high quality of instruction. The clinics will maintain a coach to player ratio of 12 to 1. The clinics will be focusing on teaching a number of age-appropriate technical soccer skills. While the focus will be on skill development, this will be done in an enjoyable teaching environment using fun, small-sided games.
The LUSC Vacation clinics require this CAMP FORM. You will be required to complete this form and bring it with you on the first day of the clinic, since LUSC must collect the forms before camps begin. No players will be allowed to stay at the clinic without this form and vaccination details.
NOTE: Please review our Refund Policy.
April Vacation Clinic:
The April Clinic has historically been one of our most popular clinics and with such a great demand we have secured a top flight staff for the week. This year’s clinic will run for 3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) with each day being extended by an hour so we continue to offer a 12-hour program for the 1st through 8th grade players. We will offer a 2-hour program for interested Kindergarten players.
Note: Friday will be reserved as a rain date.
1st – 8th Grade
Dates: April 18-20, 2023 (3 days, Tuesday-Thursday)
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Diamond Middle School
Cost: $150 per child
* Goalie training will be available each day for 3rd grade and up.
Kindergarten
Dates: April 18-20, 2023 (3 days, Tuesday-Thursday)
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (2 hour program)
Location: Diamond Middle School
Cost: $75 per child
June Kick-Off The Summer Clinic:
The Kick-Off the summer clinic has become one of our most popular programs. This will be a 4 day, 12 hour clinic with a more relaxed atmosphere to ease into the summer.
Grades: 1st through 8th
Date: June 26-29, 2023 (Monday-Thursday)
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Diamond Middle School
Cost: $150 per child
July Coed Mid-Summer Clinic:
Keep your touch through the summer with this 4-day, 12-hour clinic.
Grades: 1st through 8th
Date: July 17-20, 2023 (Monday-Thursday)
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Diamond Middle School
Cost: $150 per child
Preseason Soccer Clinic:
The Preseason clinic is a great way to get back in touch with friends and to reacquaint yourself with the ball prior to the start of the fall season. This will be a 4 day, 12 hour clinic.
Grades: 1st through 8th
Date: August 21-24, 2023 (Monday-Thursday)
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Diamond Middle School
Cost: $150 per child
Coaching Staff
Clinic Director: Brendan Donahue, LUSC Director of Coaching and Current GU14 LPDA Coach
Coach Donahue holds his USSF “A” License, NSCAA Premier Diploma and US Youth Diploma. Coach Donahue will be present each day and work with all players throughout the week.
3rd through 8th Grade Co-Director: Tom Heimreid, LUSC Assistant Director of Coaching
Coach Heimreid became the LUSC Assistant DOC on January 1 st 2013. Tommy holds his NSCAA Director of Coaching and NSCAA Advanced National Diplomas. Tommy was a three time captain and four year starter at Northeastern University where he earned both All America East and All Rookie team honors. K-2 nd Grade Co-Director: Joe Dincecco- USSF “B” License, NSCAA Advanced National Diploma, LPDA BU12/GU12 Head Coach, 10+ years of NCAA Collegiate Coaching
Lead Staff
Christian Figueroa. FC Stars Boys Director of Coaching Former Head Coach of the UMass-Lowell River Hawks
Christian and his staff were named the National Soccer Coaches Association Staff of the Year in 2011 for the NCAA Division 1 East Region. Christian led the River Hawks to a 13-1-2 record and a national ranking of #19 in the country.
John Grayson
NSCAA Premier Diploma, NSCAA National Goalkeeping Diploma, FA Leaders Award, will be leading the goal keeper training.
Lauren Lukis, Bentley College Women’s Soccer Coach, Train Boston Instructor, and LUSC pro coach
Coach Lukis has become a fixture at many LUSC clinics throughout the year. Lauren holds her NSCAA National Coaching Diploma and was formerly a
member of the Breakers Reserve Squad and Boston Aztecs of the WPSL.
Thomas Ballenthin, BU16 LPDA Coach, LUSC Pro Coach
All State 2009, 2010 and All New England 2010 player at Lexington High School. 2014 NCAA Final Four Finalist and Big East Champion at Providence College
Ralph Ferrigno
2016 NE Hall of Fame Inductee, Former Tufts University Head Coach, Director of Boston Soccer Academy
Abigail DeAngelo, Current GU11 LPDA Coach, Former Bentley University and Rivier University Women’s Goalie Coach
Former Coach at FC Stars and Abby Villa Soccer Club.
Hagop Kouchakdjian, Boys 2007 LPDA Blue Co-Coach
2016 LHS State Championship Team Captain (2x captain), Named to the MA 2016 All-State Team, 4-year letter winner at Hamilton College
What to Bring
Each clinic participant should bring the
following items each day:
- Cleats
- Shin Guards
- Properly Inflated Ball
- Snack
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
Sample Daily Schedule for July Clinic
- 8:50 to 9:15: Check In & “Street Soccer” (supervised free play)
- 9:15 to 10:45: Stations
- 10:45 to 11:00: Snack break
- 11:00 to 11:25: Juggling/Instep Training
- 11:25 to 11:55: Scrimmage
- 11:55 to 12:00: Clean up/Pick-up
Note: These clinics will accommodate players of all abilities. Players will be separated according to ability and preference of coaching style. It will be an all-inclusive clinic that promotes soccer in a fun atmosphere that promotes learning the game in a manner appropriate to each player’s needs.
All camps must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local board of health.
