Last year, we made extensive improvements, including a covered turf, larger goals, and a new cabin. At Berky, we never stop looking for ways to enhance our athletes’ experience. Here’s what’s coming for Summer 2024. Soccer and Elective Improvements New Training Tools.  We’re taking our soccer program to another level with new training equipment including [...] The post 2024 Brings Even More Improvements appeared first on Berkshire Soccer Academy ..read more

At the Berkshire Soccer Academy, we understand that confidence and mental preparation are critical to performance on the field. Now that the fall season is over, we share some valuable insights from our Mental Skills Coordinator, Jenn Ireland. Jenn has spent her fall working with female youth soccer players from across the country and at [...] The post 5 Mental Skills Lessons from the Fall Soccer Season appeared first on Berkshire Soccer Academy ..read more

Having established itself as one of the country’s leading soccer camps, where girls discover their greatness on and off the field, Berky is taking on a new challenge – to positively impact the broader soccer community. We share that commitment with many like-minded individuals and organizations. Together, we are Berky United.   We are using our [...] The post Berky United: Positively Impacting the World Through Soccer appeared first on Berkshire Soccer Academy ..read more

Over the past several months we’ve been telling you about all the ways in which we are upping our game and improving for 2023 – and now we’ve got something else to add! Introducing Berky’s new and improved Mental Skills program, coming your way THIS SUMMER! Our new mental skills curriculum is geared toward empowering [...] The post Level up this summer with our new and improved Mental Skills program! first appeared on Berkshire Soccer Academy ..read more

How to Navigate the Post-Pandemic Youth Soccer Landscape We talked with former US Youth Soccer Director of Coaching, Sam Snow and he shared his advice on various topics such as getting kids back on the field, choosing the right soccer club, and the path to becoming a college soccer player. The post Sam Snow Q&A: Advice For Parents first appeared on Berkshire Soccer Academy ..read more

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A Conversation with Kristine Lilly  I sat down with 2-time World Cup and Olympic Champion and Berky Visiting Pro, Kristine Lilly to get her take on navigating the ever-changing Youth Soccer Landscape. Kristine discussed her experience as a youth soccer coach and parent, and her thoughts on the effects of Covid on player participation. She […] The post Navigating the Youth Soccer Landscape first appeared on Berkshire Soccer Academy ..read more

Discovering Greatness! Every athlete at Berky has the chance to discover greatness on and off the field. We asked the Berky Girls to share what they discovered at camp this past summer.   Back To Berky Summer 2021 More than ever, girls need experiences like the Berkshire Soccer Academy where they can develop on and […] The post Happy Holidays from Berky! first appeared on Berkshire Soccer Academy ..read more

Are University and College Soccer Camps Going to Happen This Summer? As of April 2021, the overnight soccer camp landscape is still unsettled. Before 2020, hundreds of universities or their affiliates operated overnight soccer camps for girls. All were canceled in 2020. We surveyed 20, high-profile university camps across the country. Some have set 2021 […] The post Are University and College Soccer Camps Happening This Summer? first appeared on Berkshire Soccer Academy ..read more

Summer 2021 Parent and Camper Survey Results We ask every camper and parent to evaluate the Berky experience. The responses tell us what we’re doing well and what needs to be improved. Campers and parents shared many positive things, which are outlined below. In early 2022, we will share our improvement plans which respond to […] The post Soccer Camp Reviews: Summer 2021 Parent and Camper Survey Results first appeared on Berkshire Soccer Academy ..read more