Program Description

The Boys and Girls Soccer Camp has grown steadily for 33 years to become one of the finest instructional day camps in New England for all levels and ages.  In 2008, we will continue to offer diversified training and instruction to meet the needs of each camper, from beginner to advanced.  Our staff features quality Boston-area instructors who come from the professional, college, club, and high school ranks, and are proven in their ability to teach, motivate and communicate with youth players.

It is out goal to ensure that every camper has an enjoyable, positive experience that stresses fundamentals, teamwork, and fair play.  We beleive soccer is a great game for all ages and abilities.  We strive to improve skills, knowledge of the game, and confidence in all players.

Program Objectives

• Improve game skills: dribbling, shooting, passing, trapping, and tackling
• Improve offensive and defensive positional play
• Improve overall fitness
• Provide a better understanding of the strategies used in soccer
• Emphasize soccer as played in small groups and teams
• Enjoy soccer while learning about the game

Specialized Goalkeeping Instruction

Individual goalkeeping training sessions, supervised by our experienced staff, cover all aspects of the technical and tactical skills necessary for developing goalkeepers. The program is customized for each goalie's needs.

Senior Advanced Academy

• For the club or high school player who desires intensive, advanced tactical and technical training
• Specialized individual skill enhancement from fast footwork experts
• The art of finishing: accuracy, power, and execution
• Team tactics: 6x6, 11x11, build up, transition, overlapping, field vision, etc.
• Building self confidence, a positive attitude, and a winning mentality

Jon Anderson, Camp Director

Head Soccer Coach, Babson College

Jon Anderson is in his 22nd year as director of the Babson Soccer Camp.  AS head soccer coach, he has guided Babson to 12 postseason appearances and the 1997 ECAC New England Championship, including eight NCAA tournaments and a trip to the Final Four in 1991.  His teams have won eight confrence titles, including the NEWMAC Championship in 2002 and 2004, and he has been named Coach of the Year six times.