Summit Soccer Summer Clinic Series
please take note: weekly clinics are open to all ages and focus on a different specific topic each week—such as finishing, defending, or 1v1 play—allowing players to drop in and sharpen targeted skills in a fun, fast-paced environment. All clinics are held at Dana Hall. Players may attend both clinics and weekly groups.
June Clinics:
Striker Clinic
We will kick off our series with a striker’s clinic. We will cover everything from 1v1 skills, to movement off the ball, to shooting and finishing technique. To get the most out of the clinic experience, we strongly encourage players to attend both nights, as our Wednesday evening session builds on the skills and concepts introduced on Tuesday. However, each session is designed to stand alone, so you’re welcome to attend whichever night best fits your schedule.
Dates: June 17 & 18
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Dana Hall Turf Field (142 Grove Street, Wellesley MA 02482)
Who: All ages; players will be grouped and coached according to age and skill level
Cost: $90 per day
What To Know, Before You Go!
Summit Soccer Academy is excited to offer a camp that will help players feel self sufficient and ready to train on their own as they take off for summer vacation. Whether you’re down on the Cape, away at camp, or abroad, this clinic will provide you with all the tools you need for training on your own, keeping yourself fit and preventing injuries over the summer. The camp will go over drills that you can do by yourself or with a partner. A summer guide with everything we cover in camp will be given to attendees to use as a reference for your summer training.
Dates: June 18 & 19
Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Where: Dana Hall Turf Field (142 Grove Street Wellesley MA 02482)
Who: All ages who want help preparing for summer training
Cost: $275 per player- cost includes summer training packet, mini band and cones
1v1 & 2v1 Clinic
We will cover everything from 1v1 moves offensively, to defensive strategy and positioning. We will also focus on how to attack with numbers up and how to create numbers up situations. Coaches will also instruct on how to defend when you are numbers down. This clinic will help strengthen player’s tactical understanding of attacking and defensive situations while simultaneously advancing their technical ability. To get the most out of the clinic experience, we strongly encourage players to attend both nights, as our Wednesday evening session builds on the skills and concepts introduced on Tuesday. However, each session is designed to stand alone, so you’re welcome to attend whichever night best fits your schedule.
Dates: June 24 & 25
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Dana Hall Turf Field (142 Grove Street, Wellesley MA 02482)
Who: All ages; players will be grouped and coached according to age and skill level
Cost: $90 per day
July Clinics:
Anticipation & Decision Making Clinic
This clinic will teach players how to effectively read the game and move into space. We not only aim to increase player’s speed of play, but also teach players how to move proactively instead of waiting for the game to come to them. Activities will focus on game-like situations in order to help players gain a better understanding of smart decision making and how to effectively move WITH & WITHOUT the ball. To get the most out of the clinic experience, we strongly encourage players to attend both nights, as our Wednesday evening session builds on the skills and concepts introduced on Tuesday. However, each session is designed to stand alone, so you’re welcome to attend whichever night best fits your schedule.
Dates: July 1 & 2
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Dana Hall Turf Field (142 Grove Street, Wellesley MA 02482)
Who: All ages; players will be grouped and coached according to age and skill level
Cost: $90 per day
Defensive Principles Clinic
This clinic will teach players the important tactical principles of defending. This clinic is for ALL POSITIONS, not just defenders. We will cover how to defend as a forward, a midfielder and a defender. We will create different scenarios so that players must learn to problem solve, at game speed, based on the principles we’ve taught. We will also touch upon both team and individual defending. To get the most out of the clinic experience, we strongly encourage players to attend both nights, as our Wednesday evening session builds on the skills and concepts introduced on Tuesday. However, each session is designed to stand alone, so you’re welcome to attend whichever night best fits your schedule.
Dates: July 8 & 9
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Dana Hall Turf Field (142 Grove Street, Wellesley MA 02482)
Who: All ages; players will be grouped and coached according to age and skill level
Cost: $90 per day
First Touch Clinic
. A player’s first touch is one of the most important aspects of the game. Without being able to comfortably and consistently control a ball, the game becomes very challenging. We will teach the fundamentals of first touch using every surface of the foot and body. Players will get hundreds of repetitions trapping and receiving balls and will play fun games in order to apply what they’ve learned to game situations. To get the most out of the clinic experience, we strongly encourage players to attend both nights, as our Wednesday evening session builds on the skills and concepts introduced on Tuesday. However, each session is designed to stand alone, so you’re welcome to attend whichever night best fits your schedule.
Dates: July 15 & 16
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Dana Hall Turf Field (142 Grove Street, Wellesley MA 02482)
Who: All ages; players will be grouped and coached according to age and skill level
Cost: $90 per day
Aerial Control
This clinic is designed to improve players’ technical ability to control and win balls in the air. Athletes will learn how to receive aerial balls using different body parts, settle quickly under pressure, and make fast, smart decisions. Coaches will also focus on proper heading technique and practice both offensive and defensive headers in game-like scenarios. Heading will be included only for age groups old enough to head the ball. To get the most out of the clinic experience, we strongly encourage players to attend both nights, as our Wednesday evening session builds on the skills and concepts introduced on Tuesday. However, each session is designed to stand alone, so you’re welcome to attend whichever night best fits your schedule.
Dates: July 21 & 22
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Dana Hall Turf Field (142 Grove Street, Wellesley MA 02482)
Who: All ages; players will be grouped and coached according to age and skill level
Cost: $90 per day
Ball Striking Clinic
This clinic focuses on developing accurate and consistent ball striking technique with multiple surfaces of the foot. Players will learn how to strike with their laces for low driven passes, long balls, powerful shots, and crosses. We'll also teach how to bend the ball for curved shots and crosses. Throughout the session, players will gain a better understanding of when to use each type of strike in game situation, how to properly weight a ball and when to apply each technique. To get the most out of the clinic experience, we strongly encourage players to attend both nights, as our Wednesday evening session builds on the skills and concepts introduced on Tuesday. However, each session is designed to stand alone, so you’re welcome to attend whichever night best fits your schedule.
Dates: July 27 & 28
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Dana Hall Turf Field (142 Grove Street, Wellesley MA 02482)
Who: All ages; players will be grouped and coached according to age and skill level
Cost: $90 per day
August Clinics
High School Preseason Prep Session
Summit Soccer Academy is excited to offer a camp that will help players feel fully prepared and confident going into to high school preseason tryouts. The camp will cover technical skills, address fitness requirements, and will have fun mental preparation and team bonding work. We will also cover topics like performance anxiety and give advice on how to be confident, composed and how to stand out in tryouts. Each session will conclude with a scrimmage.
Please note: if you high school team is not participating in the clinic, please sign up as part of the SUMMIT SQUAD!
Dates: August 4-7
Time: 5:15 pm – 8:15 pm
Where: Dana Hall Turf Field (142 Grove Street Wellesley, MA 02482)
Who: All current and incoming high school players
Cost: $285