Hello Bolts Families! We hope you are staying warm in this cold weather. Preparation for spring season continues with teams are heading outside for training and spring tournaments beginning this week. Spring schedules are being loaded into your App calendars. Our friends at LPDA asked us to post this opportunity below. Please reach out to Coach Donahue if you are interested. The LPDA Bolts, a proud partner club with the Boston Bolts, is looking for a few quality 2004 or 2005 players to join their U16 LPDA Bolts squad. The LPDA Bolts is based out of Lexington, MA where all training and home matches will take place. The LPDA Bolts U16's are coached by BOLTS ALUM Thomas Ballenthin , a DI Final Four participant at Providence College and a 2010 All-New England and 2x All-State player from Lexington MA.   The LPDA Bolts is directed by Brendan Donahue (USSF A License and NSCAA Premier Diploma).   If you are interested in being evaluated for a spot, please contact Coach Donahue at  bdonahue@lexingtonunited.org

Bolts 2005 Boston Elite returned from Phoenix and shared these pictures of their time in Arizona at the del Sol tournament. Coach Steven Conway said the tournament games were very competitive and the team also enjoyed some sightseeing and bonding during their visit.

Bolts 2007 Academy was in Philly last weekend for preseason matches

Spring ADP Clinic During Public School Vacation Week Bolts Advanced Development Program is the leading technical training clinic in Massachusetts. Coached by professional, nationally recognized staff, the ADP aims to get the very best out of every player and inspire them to improve with every touch. Space is limited; Register now. April 21, 22, 23rd 9AM-2PM at UMass Mount Ida Campus turf field (outdoors) For Boys born 2012-2005 Cost for non-Bolts players $175 Discounted Cost for Bolts Players $125 Options for one or two day attendance REGISTER for ADP SPRING CLINIC Bolts USL2 Tryout Tryouts for the 2020 Bolts USL2 & NEP U23 teams will be held February 29th 7-9PM at UMASS Mount Ida turf field 777 Dedham St. Newton USL League Two is the leader in pre-professional soccer in the U.S. and Canada. The League holds a vital role as it continues to provide the elite platform for those pursuing professional careers domestically and internationally. League Two franchises continue to provide the elite amateur player the opportunity to train and compete at the highest level while maintaining their collegiate eligibility. League Two is more than the leading national pre-professional league. League Two is the defined and proven pathway for players to progress to the ranks of professional soccer, while its clubs become fixtures in the communities where they operate. Check out the 2020 Schedule for USL2 games Email Coach Aidan Byrne or Chris Payne with questions REGISTER for USL2 TRYOUT

Bolts ID Centers As we head into spring season, we will be posting more schedules for ID Centers. These are conducted to identify players for Academy and ECNL teams. The goal of the Boston Bolts is to create the opportunity for all youth soccer players to receive exceptional training and development, so they may achieve their greatest potential as a player. Through the development of a strong foundation in the game, Boston Bolts players are actively recruited by collegiate, national and professional teams. This year, Bolts U12 Academy group are participants in the inaugural year of the Revolution Development League (RDL), sanctioned and supported by US Club Soccer, which is structured to promote high-level localized competition, professional training, and game day experience from the leading clubs in our area. The league features 8-10 regionalized games in New England in both the fall and spring seasons, featuring crossover weekend games with other MLS development leagues. The competition will also involve tournament weekends for outside competition. Bolts ID Center Schedule Date & Time: Wed, Feb 26th Boys born in 2010 and 2009 530-7PM Boys born in 2008 and 2007 7-830PM Location : UMass Mount Ida Turf Field 777 Dedham St. Newton

Register for ID Center

Spring Future Elite Programs Future Elite Programs are the first steps for young players who are looking to improve their skills and become better soccer players. All sessions are coached by professional Bolts coaches. Curriculum was carefully created to ensure the ideal learning environment for young players age 4 to 10.

Boston Region FEP Mondays 6-7PM at Boston Sports Institute 900 Worcester Rd. Wellesley March 9, 16, 23, 30 April 6, 13, 20 Boys & Girls born in 2015 - 2010 Cost $75 Register for Wellesley Clinic

East Region FEP Fridays 5:30-6:30PM at Lovell Field 1250 Commercial St. Weymouth April 3, 10, 17 May 1, 8, 15, 29 Boys & Girls born in 2015 - 2010 Cost $75 Register for Weymouth Clinic

South Region FEP Mondays 6-7PM at ForeKicks 223 Fremont St. Taunton March 16, 23, 30 April 6, 13, 20, 27 Boys & Girls born in 2015 - 2010 Cost $75 Register for Taunton Clinic

BOLTS COLLEGE COMMITMENTS We are thrilled to tell you about the college commitments of our Bolts players. It's clear that these players take their soccer seriously and also their academics! We will continue to report on commitments as we hear about them. Congrats to all and WELL DONE!

Bolts College Showcase for Bolts high school boys Saturday April 11th Sophomores 9AM to 11AM Juniors and uncommitted seniors 11AM to 1PM at UMass Mount Ida Turf Field 777 Dedham St. Newton Players will play games in front of DI, II and III college coaches. Each college coach will be given a listing of all the Bolts player profiles so please use the google form to register so that you are in the coaches booklet. Players receive an event t-shirt too! Register by March 15th with this Google Form

Interested in becoming a Host Family for a Bolts Player? We are looking for options for some of our USL2 players. Your obligation would be to provide temporary housing for a USL player from first week of May through June. Contact Us and we can give you all the information

Bolts Save the Dates Feb 29th USL2 Tryouts at UMass Mount Ida Turf Field April 11th - Bolts College Showcase at UMass Mount Ida Turf Field May 22-25th - Bolts Shore Cup at URI June 1st Tryouts begin for 2020-21 Bolts NEP teams August 10-13th Residential Camp at Tabor in Marion, MA with LevelUp Soccer

Are you a member of the LinkedIn Community? We have launched a Bolts LinkedIn page and invite you to follow us

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