SPORT-SPECIFIC CLINICS

(Soccer, Basketball, Hockey, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Baseball, Softball, Cheer, Dance, Flag Football)

All NSSA sport-specific clinics focus on age-appropriate skill development, emphasizing the core fundamentals skills using our three-tiered development model (Steps 1-3). Participants will engage in various skill drills and modified games throughout the 4-days. Each clinic has its specific curriculum tailored for each age group led by a highly qualified coach with high school, college, or club coaching experience in that sport. All of the programs stress the importance of having fun while improving.

*NEW* DODGEBALL

Dodgeball is new this year and will focus on throwing mechanics and catching skills. We will play a variety of variations so the objective will not always be to aim for opposing players, though there will be many variations of this. Be advised, your child may get hit by a ball.

*NEW* OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

The Outdoor Adventure Clinic is led by Damon Clark, a rock/ ice climbing/wilderness explorer. Damon worked many years designing rock wall climbing facilities in England and is excited to share his passion for the outdoors with kids. We will teach kids about orienteering, survival techniques, low element climbing, project adventure team building, archery (for grades 3-5), disc golf in the woods, and hiking. This program will be primary in the woods.

*NEW*THEATER CLINIC

Theater Clinic will be led by Nick Panagioutou, Music & Drama Teacher, and Suffolk Theater of Performance Arts Graduate. Participants will engage in various activities to build confidence in singing, dancing, and acting. This program is held at Nipmuc High School in Upton in the auditorium. 

 

COMBO CLINICS (MULTI-SPORT ATHLETE)

NSSA often runs different sports clinics in the same week. When this happens, athletes can select to participate in both clinics, bouncing back and forth between the other sports. They can change after snack, and after lunch, freely. 

 

ADVANCED PROGRAM: GRADES 6-9: HALF DAY

The advanced clinics are specialized and focus on advanced training concepts and tactical play. The transition period from grades 6 to 9 is challenging as players need to become more physically, technically, and mentally prepared to compete at the next level. These half-day programs are sport-specific with advanced skill development, high-intensity training models, advanced tactical concepts, and competitive gameplay. A half-day is all that is needed. The program runs from 915-11:45. Participants can stay until 1215 and have lunch after camp if desired, ordering pizza.

 

ALL SPORTS CLINICS

NSSA's Multi-Sports clinics are a staple of NSSA's multi-sport athlete philosophy. These clinics allow young athletes to experience different sports, improve team-building skills through competition, and connect socially with their peers. Sports included: Soccer, Basketball, Floor Hockey. Field Hockey, Lacrosse. Flag Football, Baseball/Softball, Golf, Badminton, Basketball, and Olympic Events.

 

Soccer	Chris Hadfield	NSSA Director / Nipmuc Boys Varsity Head Coach
Soccer	Greg Labossierre	Hopedale Boys Varsity Head Coach
Baseball	Steve DellaRovere	Nipmuc Boys Baseball Head Coach
Cheer	Ashley Picard	Former Celtics Cheerleader
Team Sports	Chris Hadfield	NSSA Director / Uxbridge PE Teacher
Seth	Ebbeling	Nipmuc Boys JV Coach
Grace	Merten	Nipmuc Girls Lacrosse Coach

 Time: 

Instructional programming runs from 9am-2pm. 

• We offer FREE early drop off / late pick up from 8am-9am / 2pm-3pm. (8am-3pm included in the standard rate)

Location: All clinics this year are held at Miscoe Hill Middle School.

Program: NSSA runs high quality, age appropriate training programs and curriculums, each specifically designed around the concept of reinforcing proper fundamentals, introducing advanced skills and concepts, in a fun and enjoyable environment.

Cost: $160 per week, and/or $45 per day or $25 per half day.

Registration:  Register online in advance online (preferred), or walk-in and register and pay at check-in on any day.

Payment: Pay online when you register (prefered), or defer payment until day 1 of each week by choosing the pay by check option at the check out window.

Paying by Check: The NSSA registration cannot calculate day rates, 1/2 day rates, extended care, or other unique rates.If you are looking to pro-rate your order, you must register online and use the "pay by check method". NSSA staff will collect your payment at check-in to ensure payment is accurate. You can uss this same method of payment if you simple prerfer to pay with cash or check.

Combination Clinics: Clinic Switching

Participants are free to bounce back and forth between two or more clinics that are running at the same time. This is an ideal opportunity for multi-sport athletes or for players who are interested in trying something new.

When registering, please select the preferred clinic your child wants to participate in. 

If you do not want your child to switch sports, please let both NSSA and your child know.

PIZZA / GATORADE / ICE CREAM

Pizza is sold daily : $2 per slide
Gatorade (12oz) : $1 per bottle
Ice cream bars/pops: $1 generic

Place orders in the morning at drop off, or order food in advance for the whole week.

Time: 

Instructional programming runs from 9:15am-11:45am. Half day only

• We offer FREE early drop off / late pick up from 8am-915am - 11:45 to 12:15pm.
• Advanced players can stay after 3pm and assist with coaching younger kids for volunteer / community service hours.
• Advanced players can stay for lunch. Must place pizza order in the morning

Location: All clinics this year are being held at Nipmuc High, 91 Pleasant Street Upton.

Program: This program is deigned to prepare athletes for High School and Middle School Sports. It is a half day  (2.5 hours per day) only as it included high intensity training. Players will look not only build their skill, but improve their overall fitness and conditioning. Tactical concepts will be built into the program as well.

Cost: $110 per week, and/or $30 per day

Registration:  Register online in advance online (preferred), or walk-in and register and pay at check-in on any day.

Payment: Pay online when you register  or defer payment until day 1 of each week by choosing the pay by check option at the check out window.

Paying by Check: The NSSA registration cannot calculate day rates, 1/2 day rates, extended care, or other unique rates.If you are looking to pro-rate your order, you must register online and use the "pay by check method". NSSA staff will collect your payment at check-in to ensure payment is accurate. You can uss this same method of payment if you simple prefer to pay with cash or check.

STEP 1: FUNDAMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (Grades K-3)

STEP 1 programs are designed for players grades K-3 and focus on developing proper fundamental and introducing to sport specific skills. Step 1 clinics are designed around having fun and sharing our love and passion for the sport through modified games that engage all participants while introducing age appropriate skills.

STEP 2: COMPETITIVE PLAY (Grades 4-5)

STEP 2 programs are built around competitive play with a focus on skill development. Players will engage in variety of skill challenges, competitive games and team games. 

STEP 3: PROFICIENCY TRAINING (Grades 6-7-8-9)

STEP 3 Programs are content specific and our designed to focus on different aspects of the sport. These clinics are high intensity, with a strong physical demand, limited breaks, thus are only half day programs.