Gunners Summer Program
U5 – U7 Players
Birth Years: 2018 – 2016
MSA offers a Gunners Summer Program to continue training and playing throughout the summer months for U5 – U7 players. The program will feature a combination of practice and game play into each session. It will be roughly 20/30-min of skill development, with 30/40-min of game play (3v3, 4v4, 5v5). Players can choose to attend one or two practices per week.
Players will be placed into practice groups and teams for games based on age and skill level.
Summer 2023 Information
Age Groups / Birth Years
- U5 = 2018 birth year
- U6 = 2017 birth year
- U7 = 2016 birth year
U8 Players
- U8 players (2015 birth year) will be eligible for the Elite Summer Training to prepare for joining a MSA Team in the fall.
Program Fees
- 1 practice per week = $75.00
- 2 practices per week = $125.00
- Cost is for the entire 8-week program.
- This fee will be charged on June 1 through the billing system.
Session
- Start: June 12, 2023
- End: August 2, 2023
- 8-week season
Practice Options
- Monday 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM at Mercyhurst Prep Turf Field
- Wednesday 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM at McDowell HS Stadium
- Players may choose 1 or 2 practices per week.
Location
- Mercyhurst Preparatory School (HS Turf Field)
538 E Grandview Blvd
Erie, PA 16504 - McDowell High School (Stadium Field)
3580 W 38th St
Erie, PA 16506 - Outdoor Turf Fields (EPS West indoor will be used in case of inclement weather)
- Erie Premier Sports West
4504 W Ridge Rd
Erie, PA 16506 - See full schedule listed below.
What to Bring / Wear
- Water bottle
- Players may wear any soccer or athletic clothing.
- Soccer Shoes: plastic or rubber cleats, indoor shoes, or sneakers
- Shin guards with socks covering, as there will be game play.
- Soccer balls are provided during practice by MSA.
Program Contact
- Brian Holdford
Gunners Director
bholdford@msasoccer.com
Registration
- The program has open enrollment.
Summer 2023 Schedule
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, June 12 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Mercyhurst Prep Turf Field |
| Wednesday, June 14 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | McDowell HS Stadium |
| Monday, June 19 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Mercyhurst Prep Turf Field |
| Wednesday, June 21 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | McDowell HS Stadium |
| Monday, June 26 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Mercyhurst Prep Turf Field |
| Wednesday, June 28 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | McDowell HS Stadium |
| Monday, July 3 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Mercyhurst Prep Turf Field |
| Wednesday, July 5 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | McDowell HS Stadium |
| Monday, July 10 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Mercyhurst Prep Turf Field |
| Wednesday, July 12 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | McDowell HS Stadium |
| Monday, July 17 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Mercyhurst Prep Turf Field |
| Wednesday, July 19 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | McDowell HS Stadium |
| Monday, July 24 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Mercyhurst Prep Turf Field |
| Wednesday, July 26 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | McDowell HS Stadium |
| Monday, July 31 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Mercyhurst Prep Turf Field |
| Wednesday, August 2 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | McDowell HS Stadium |