DATES

July 14 – 16, 2025
Day & Half Day Only

AGE GROUP

GameBreaker Lacrosse Academy is open to campers ages 6 to 16 of all ability levels.

FEES

Day Camp: $399
Half Day: $279

* Team Discounts Available:
Please email [email protected] for any team discounts requests.

OVERVIEW

GameBreaker Lacrosse is proud to return to Massachusetts for an action-packed girls’ summer lacrosse academy at BSU. Designed to enhance individual stick skills, positional techniques, and team concepts, the academy also features daily scrimmages to help players put their training into practice. With flexible options for both full-day and half-day campers, this program accommodates a variety of schedules. Combining top-notch coaching, excellent facilities, and a fun, engaging atmosphere, this academy is an ideal opportunity for young athletes to improve their game and create lasting summer memories.

ACADEMY Director

Erica Adams was named the head coach of the Bridgewater State University women’s lacrosse team in the fall of 2015. She is also the Athletics Operations Manager in the BSU Department of Athletics and Recreation.

Erica is a 2008 graduate of Nichols College where she earned a degree in Business Administration. While at Nichols, Erica competed on the varsity women’s lacrosse and women’s soccer teams as well as the Bison club ice hockey squad. She played four seasons on the lacrosse team from 2005 to 2008, including two as the Bison starting goaltender. Adams is currently third all-time in program history with 321 career saves.

Erica served as the head women’s lacrosse and women’s soccer coach at Pine Manor College from 2010 to 2011. She also spent time as an assistant women’s lacrosse coach at Mount Ida College (2012), Hendrix College (2013-2014) and most recently at Norwich University (2014-2015).

In nine seasons at the helm of the BSU women’s lacrosse program, Coach Adams has produced an overall record of 82-62 (.569) including a 43-20 (.683) mark against Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) opponents. The Bears captured the MASCAC Tournament championship and advanced to the NCAA Division III Tournament in 2016.

During her tenure at Bridgewater State, Adams has coached 29 All-MASCAC players, five MASCAC Players of the Year (Lauren Geary, Melissa Renauld, Victoria McDonough, Emily Hiller, Kelsi Brennan) and two MASCAC Rookies of the Year (Elizabeth Ettridge, Nina Liquori).

Erica has served as the high school director, coach and recruiting coordinator for the Boston Aces club program in Plymouth. She has also played semi-professional women’s football since 2009. In 2015, Adams joined the Boston Renegades who have gone on to win the Women’s Football Alliance (WFA) championhip five times (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023).

ACADEMY HIGHLIGHTS & TAKEAWAYS

Each camper will:

• Skill Development: Enhance technical skills and tactical knowledge through focused training sessions.
• Exciting Competitions: Participate in camp games with opportunities to win prizes.
• Experienced Coaching Staff: Energetic, knowledgeable coaches with a low camper-to-coach ratio for personalized attention.
• Age & Skill-Level Groups: Campers are grouped appropriately to ensure optimal learning and challenge.
• Team Development: Drills and scrimmages designed to enhance teamwork and strategic gameplay.
• Unforgettable Fun: Enjoy a positive, engaging environment designed to make learning enjoyable and rewarding!

DAILY SKILLS BREAKDOWN

Individual & Group Stick Work

• Engage in dynamic warm-ups to prepare for each session

• Specialized stick routines involving targeted fundamental drills

Position Specific Training

• Participate in drills tailored for attack, midfield, and defensive players, focusing on position-specific techniques and strategies

Situational Game Play

• Player up & down game play
• Fast Breaks
• Groundballs and clears
• Small Sided Games

Game-Based Learning

• Compete in scrimmages, camp championships, 6s style games and 7v7 games to test and showcase skills in a competitive yet supportive environment.

CHECK IN & CHECK OUT

Check in/out: All campers will check in daily at 9:00 AM. Full-day campers will check out at 4:00 PM, while half-day campers will check out at 12:00 PM.

Age & Ability: Our academy is open to girls ages 6-16, with the half-day option available for girls ages 6-9. Players of all abilities and skill levels are welcome to join and participate.

Meals: Campers are to bring their own lunch.

Make sure campers bring all necessary lacrosse equipment, a refillable water bottle, & suggested items in the camp packing list. NO EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROVIDED