High Quality Coaching Instruction and Recruiting Exposure
Residential ID camps, 1-Day Recruitment Showcase opportunities, and recruitment and college selection resources.
Our Story
Collegiate Soccer Academy (CSA) was founded in 2009 by Scott Black. Scott holds both a UEFA ‘A’ Senior license and a UEFA Elite Youth ‘A’ license from the Scottish FA. A former 19-year veteran from the D1 coaching with Penn State, Virginia Tech, and Boston University. After years of working with high school recruits and their families, Scott realized many high school players and parents were overwhelmed by the college recruiting process and struggling to find high-quality training opportunities in the summer. CSA was designed with the goal of bringing college coaches and players together in a friendly and competitive playing environment. Players work directly with a coaching staff comprised exclusively of college coaches and between training sessions, players are offered education segments to help them improve their game and understand the college recruiting process.
CSA has grown from a single camp and a handful of coaches in 2009 to offering multiple sessions for both boys and girls and welcoming more than 50 college coaches per year. CSA has a legacy of welcoming participants from 49 states and 50 countries.
THE CSA DIFFERENCE
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High Quality Coaching Instruction and Recruiting Exposure
Our coaching staff is comprised exclusively of experienced, active college coaches who serve as head coach, associate head coach or assistant coach at their college/university. Our staff is carefully selected so that every level and type of player has the ability to be identified and all players will receive high quality instruction.
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Off the Field Guidance
To enhance the overall camp experience, CSA offers optional courses designed to help student-athletes improve their athletic skills, navigate the recruiting process and understand and prepare for collegiate athletics. Courses include: Sports Yoga, SAT prep, NCAA compliance, Q&A with College Coaches, Q&A with College Student-athletes, Speed & Agility, and Strength Training
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1-on-1 Interactions with College Coaches
Each player is directly coached by at least three college coaches. The academy is designed to make players comfortable interacting with coaches and provide opportunities for direct contact with all staff. Campers receive recruiting exposure to 100% coaches in attendance at each session. Coach requests may be made during registration. Camper to staff ratio 7:1 and camper to college coach ratio 9:1.
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Professional Player Evaluations
Each player will receive two separate evaluations from their college coaches which include comments on a player’s strengths and ways they can improve.
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Facilities
All camp activities are on campus. Our lodging facilities are recently renovated or constructed dormitories so campers enjoy the collegiate experience firsthand. All dorms are air-conditioned. Athletic facilities, dining halls, and dormitories are all within close walking distance.
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Dedicated and Experienced Staff
Our coaches return year after year, and we actively work to expand our staff each year. The coaches enjoy the organization of the camp, the quality of the participants, and the ease of which they can identify and contact players. Additionally, two on-site certified Athletic Trainers provide pre- and post-training treatments including taping and icing.
“This camp is awesome for anyone considering playing college soccer. The level of play and the recruitment advice are unlike any camp I have ever attended. I strongly recommend.”
– Connor, Florida
FAQs
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2025 academies will be hosted at Lasell College (8 miles from downtown Boston). All academy activities will occur on campus within walking distance from each other.
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Both food allergies and certain medical conditions can be accommodated. The Lasell dining hall offers year-round options for common food allergies such as nuts, dairy and gluten. Certain medical conditions such as diabetes are routinely accommodated each year by our experienced health care staff. Please contact us at 617-312-9096 to further discuss.
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A trainer will be present throughout the duration of camp and will be prepared to deal with any emergencies that should arise. Parents will be contacted in the event of an emergency.
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For cancellations received in writing 14 days prior to the camp start date, a full refund minus a $200.00 non-refundable deposit will be issued. Anyone canceling after the 14-day window or departing early from camp for any reason (including illness or injury) will not be entitled to a refund. Exception: If your team makes USYSA or USSF Academy Regionals or Nationals and the tournament dates conflict with camp dates, we will refund your money less a $50 administrative fee provided written notification is received 14 days prior to the start of camp.
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Roommate requests can be entered during online registration. We guarantee to keep requested roommates in the same or adjoining rooms for groups >2. Suites may be available for larger groups. If you do not have a request, we aim to room like graduating years and keep roommates on the same camp team. If you have roommate requests or concerns, please enter in the roommate field of the online registration or call us at 617-312-9096.
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We have created a detailed packing list for the boys and the girls camp.
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Unless there is extreme inclement weather, training sessions are conducted outdoors. Indoor facilities are available in the event of inclement weather and for classroom sessions.
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You must register online using the “Register Today!” tab and submit payment online or by mail. Payment by mail must be received within 5 business days of online registration to guarantee your spot.
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A goalkeeper coach will be on staff and will work directly with goalkeepers to provide specialized training. Visit our Goalkeeper webpage to learn more.
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While registrations must be made online using the “Register Today” tab.
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Yes, you can pay either the full tuition payment or the deposit online using your credit card. All credit card transactions are secure. Login to your account and follow these instructions to complete the transactions.
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The final payment of $400 is due June 1. For registrations after June 1, payment in full is required at the time of registration. Please send a check for the remaining balance to: Collegiate Soccer Academy LLC, 3 Mason Drive, North Grafton, MA 01536 by this date. Failure to pay in full by the above dates may jeopardize your enrollment in the academy. Checks for final payments will NOT be accepted at check-in.
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All checks should be payable to "Collegiate Soccer Academy".
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We offer a $50 discount for registrations received by mid-February. This discount is automatically applied during online registration. We also offer a Group discount of $50 for groups of four or more from the same team and $100 discount for groups of 8 or more from the same team. This is not combinable with the early bird discount or any other offers. A rebate check is issued at check-in for the group discount.
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The closest airport to our campus is Boston Logan Airport.
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We are not offering shuttle service at this time. Most participants use a taxi or rideshare service like Uber or Lyft.
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Yes, in order to participate, participants are required to submit completed Camp Health Form. These required forms will be linked to the confirmation email sent after online registration. This is a Commonwealth of Massachusetts law. You must submit a report of a physical examination conducted during the preceding 18 months which provides clearance to participate in sports and lists current medications and known allergies.
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We can accommodate late check-ins or early departure requests but do not offer shuttle service outside of scheduled times. There are no overnight accommodations available the day before camp or after but some campers in the past have used the Hilton Boston Logan Airport. Our shuttle service picks up and drops off to this hotel. If arriving or departing outside of the noted check-in and check-out times, please provide written authorization. Call us at 617-312-9096 with questions.
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Yes, parents can come to watch their child participate during training and or games.
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Parents are not allowed in the residential dormitories after check-in Parents are welcome to assist campers unpack during check-in.
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Participants need to provide a refundable $100 security deposit at check-in. This deposit will be returned or destroyed within 7 days of the completion of the academy provided there is no damages or missing facility property. If you would like your check returned, please submit a self-addressed envelope.
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Each camper should bring their own linens, pillow, blankets and towel. For international campers, a limited number of rental linens are available. Please contact us to reserve.
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Cell phones are allowed at the academy. Also, payphones are available. In the event of an emergency, contact the director at 508-579-1774 or 617-312-9096.
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Registrants may request roommates when they complete their registration. Roommate requests are not honored until full payment has been made and all required registration paperwork has been submitted.
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Yes, the dormitories at Rockwell Hall @ Lasell College are air conditioned.
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View the CSA tentative daily schedule for both the Boys and Girls ID academies here.
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All campers should have a soccer ball at the academy. Soccer balls will be available for purchase during registration check-in on the first day of camp, but are limited in numbers.
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The academy tuition is $699. This includes dormitory accommodations, all meals and camp activities and a camp t-shirt.
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For a list of area hotels near Lasell College visit the Lasell College website.
