Overview: The Berkshire Soccer Academy is a unique training setting for girls, ages 9 to 17, who are passionate about soccer and looking to elevate their game. BSA is the only specialty soccer camp to actively infuse balance and fun into a rigorous training environment. Female athletes will experience world-class training for the whole player, unforgettable camp fun, and meaningful relationships with other athletes and their coaches.

Location: The Berkshire Soccer Academy for Girls takes place at a private, picturesque 116-acre training facility located in East Otis, Massachusetts, approximately 2 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City. The camp surrounds a pristine 20-acre lake and is adjacent to the 1,000-acre Tolland State Forest.

Facilities: Our athletic facilities include two full-size, natural grass fields; and one artificial turf field. We also have a shooting wall with turf surface, hard court for soccer tennis, and an indoor strength and conditioning area. Other areas include our lakeside dining hall, playhouse with stage, and oversized recreational deck. The lake is outfitted with a swimming area, canoes, stand-up paddleboards, fishing docks, and a blob.

Accommodations: Athletes live in newly-renovated climate controlled cabins with pine-paneling, comfortable beds, electricity, screened windows, and storage areas. Each cabin has its own bathrooms and showers. A typical cabin houses 8-12 athletes, and 2-3 cabin counselors, many of whom are NCAA athletes from our soccer staff. Cabin Counselors provide ongoing supervision and promote friendships among cabin-mates.

Leadership: Katy Kreiner and Paul Titley direct the Berkshire Soccer Academy for Girls, working year-round to create a safe, inclusive environment for each girl to develop as a player, make friends and have fun. Katy and Paul oversee a team of highly-qualified and reliable individuals who carefully manage every aspect of the Academy experience. Soccer Staff and Elective Staff work together to create a balanced community of healthy competition and fun, both on and off the soccer field. Every BSA staff member is hired and trained to be a positive mentor and to help provide an inclusive and fun environment for each and every girl.

Daily Schedule: While every day at the Berkshire Soccer Academy for Girls is unique and full of surprises, the days do follow a common structure. On a typical day, girls participate in two soccer-specific periods, two elective periods, and one evening activity. We bring variety to each 5-day session with surprise events and special guest appearances.

Soccer Training: The “Berkshire Way” is about preparing our athletes to be well-rounded and fully-capable soccer players and girls. Athletes train with the same group of coaches twice a day in small groups of no more than 35 girls. With an 6:1 player to coach ratio, the focus is on individual skill development and fun. Berky Girls also compete in small-sided games during the week to focus on tactical strategies and team play. Both coaches and players enjoy the benefits of getting to know one another; and these meaningful relationships, combined with an elite training environment, yield extraordinary results.

Visiting Pros & TeamFirst: BSA partners with TeamFirst Soccer Academy and other Visiting Pros to bring in the best of the best from the women’s game, providing our girls with an unforgettable experience. Visiting coaches include US Women’s National Team legends Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly, Tisha Hoch and more. Visiting Pros are hands-on with our athletes during training sessions, meals, electives, and more. Each athlete receives a photo with the Pro and an autographed item, so the memories last a lifetime.

Mental Skills: Another unique Academy trademark is the mental skills training that is intentionally woven throughout all aspects of the Academy experience. By challenging players physically, mentally, and socially, we maximize development and foster more enhanced athletes. Berky Girls learn techniques to overcome mistakes, set goals, embrace feedback, and reflect on their performances through meaningful debriefing sessions led by their coaches.

Elective Program: To balance the intensity of soccer training, athletes enjoy elective periods where they can relax, spend time with friends, and most importantly, have fun! There are typically two elective periods offered daily. Elective activities include but are not limited to: Yoga, Fishing, Archery, Cooking, Outdoor Adventure, Rec Deck, Arts & Crafts and of course Swimming, Canoeing, and Stand-Up Paddle Boarding in our private lake.

Healthy Camp Meals: A well-balanced and nutritious menu provides the girls with the energy and nutrition necessary to compete at the highest level. A variety of entrees and side dishes are offered at each meal. Fruit, salad, and pasta bars are always featured, with fresh produce and whole grain pastas, breads and cereals. We offer healthy snacks every evening, with occasional indulgences like ice cream, homemade desserts, and s'mores of course!

Bridge Program: Our Bridge Program is designed to allow athletes to rest and recharge between soccer sessions. Each Bridge weekend is unique and includes sleep-in mornings, extra electives, extended waterfront time, and at least one day trip to an unforgettable Berkshire attraction, such as a high ropes course, river tubing, an adventure park, and more.

Contact:
Paul Titley
Katy Kreiner
1-800-326-9219