Week of 8/05 - BBA Soccer (Gr. K-7)

Coaching Staff: Suzanne Mears/current BBA coaching staff, BBA alumni, current BBA players
Where:  Judy McCormick Taylor Turf Field, Burr and Burton Academy.

When: August 5th - August 9th

Grades K-1: 9:00-11:00 am Turf/Grass Field 

Grades 2-7: 8:30-12:30 pm Turf Field

What to Bring:
Cleats/turf shoes, shin guards, water bottle, soccer ball, healthy snack, sunscreen, towel, and bathing suit (Water Day TBD)  All campers will be provided with a camp t-shirt.

 

Come enjoy an exciting week of soccer while focusing on the fundamentals of soccer. Available to all children entering grades K-7. Campers will be grouped according to age and/or skill level. Campers will experience basic to advanced soccer fundamentals paired with interactive activities and small-sided games, all focused on enhancing the skills and abilities of the individual camper while instilling the value of being part of a team. Campers will also have the opportunity to cool off with some water activities. We hope to provide a fun, safe learning environment while increasing the campers' confidence, knowledge, and love of the sport.

About Suzanne Mears: Suzanne is the head coach for the girls varsity soccer program at Burr and Burton Academy. Mears played as a four-year starter and two-year captain for the Saint Michael’s College Women’s Soccer Team. Coach Mears joined the BBA community and soccer program in 2014. Since Coach Mears’ time at BBA, she has led the Varsity team to consecutive undefeated regular seasons, ten D1 Marble Valley League Titles, and a D1 State Championship. In her first season, the lady bulldogs finished 14-0 in the regular season (15-1 overall) which was the first undefeated regular season since 1999 and first ever as a D1 program. During Coach Mears’ second season, she led the Bulldogs to another 14-0 perfect season, marking the program's first back-to-back undefeated regular seasons. The Lady Bulldogs went on to complete a 17-1 overall season record as they competed in the D1 State Championship game, which was the first as a D1 program. During this season the bulldogs were regionally ranked. For the last few seasons, Mears has continued to lead the Lady Bulldogs to winning seasons and ranking in the top of the State for D1 soccer.  In the 2016 season, Mears was named Marble Valley League Coach of the Year, Vermont Large School Coach of the Year, and Region 1- New England Coach of the Year.  Her passion and knowledge of the game will ensure a week well worth your while! 

For more information:
Please contact Suzanne Mears at smears@burrburton.org