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.

MSA Gunners

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

Registration

  • The program has open enrollment.

Summer 2023 Schedule

DateTimeLocation
Monday, June 125:30 PM – 6:30 PMMercyhurst Prep Turf Field
Wednesday, June 145:30 PM – 6:30 PMMcDowell HS Stadium
Monday, June 195:30 PM – 6:30 PMMercyhurst Prep Turf Field
Wednesday, June 215:30 PM – 6:30 PMMcDowell HS Stadium
Monday, June 265:30 PM – 6:30 PMMercyhurst Prep Turf Field
Wednesday, June 285:30 PM – 6:30 PMMcDowell HS Stadium
Monday, July 35:30 PM – 6:30 PMMercyhurst Prep Turf Field
Wednesday, July 55:30 PM – 6:30 PMMcDowell HS Stadium
Monday, July 105:30 PM – 6:30 PMMercyhurst Prep Turf Field
Wednesday, July 125:30 PM – 6:30 PMMcDowell HS Stadium
Monday, July 175:30 PM – 6:30 PMMercyhurst Prep Turf Field
Wednesday, July 195:30 PM – 6:30 PMMcDowell HS Stadium
Monday, July 245:30 PM – 6:30 PMMercyhurst Prep Turf Field
Wednesday, July 265:30 PM – 6:30 PMMcDowell HS Stadium
Monday, July 315:30 PM – 6:30 PMMercyhurst Prep Turf Field
Wednesday, August 25:30 PM – 6:30 PMMcDowell HS Stadium