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: $269

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

OVERVIEW

GameBreaker Lacrosse is proud to return to Worcester State University in Massachusetts, for an action-packed girls’ summer lacrosse academy. 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

Kelly Downs was promoted to head coach of the Worcester State women’s lacrosse program in 2017 after serving as the Associate Head Coach in 2016. Prior to her promotion, she served as an assistant coach for three seasons and coached a total of fourteen all-conference players during her time at Worcester State. Coach Downs doubles as the head coach of the women’s lacrosse team and as the assistant field hockey coach.

While Coach Downs was on the sidelines, the Lancers have posted a trifecta of 13-win campaigns to tie the school record for wins in a season (2013, 2014, 2015). In 2014, the Blue and Gold earned a berth in the MASCAC Tournament title game and vied for the ECAC Division III New England Tournament trophy in the championship match. In Downs’ inaugural season, the team broke the school record for wins and saw appearances in both the MASCAC and ECAC semifinals.

Outside of Worcester State, Downs coaches the Bay State Bullets Club Lacrosse Program, which she has been a part of for the past three years. Prior to coming to Worcester State, Coach Downs served as the head coach of the varsity girl’s lacrosse team at Oliver Ames High for three seasons and served as an assistant coach for her alma mater, Bridgewater State. In both years, she helped the Bears earn a pair of LEC Tournament bids, two ECAC Division III Tournament berths and the squad won the MASCAC regular season title twice.

As an undergraduate at Bridgewater State, Coach Downs was two-year member of the women’s lacrosse team and aided Bears in their run to the 2008 NEWLA Championship and ECAC Division III Championship game with 11 goals and two helpers in 20 games.

Downs was a three-time All-Little East standout defensive back for the field hockey team at Bridgewater State, as she was garnered with second team NFHCA All-New England honors in 2009. In 71 starts she totaled 16 defensive saves to go with seven goals and four assists for 14 career points. In each of her last three seasons she was among the LEC leaders in defensive stops. She also helped the Bears to the ECAC Division III New England Championship in 2007.

She was a recipient of the BSU Student-Athlete Leadership Award at the spring athletics awards banquet during her final semester.

Downs has served in the role of coordinator of student-athlete support services since 2014, where she helps with academic advising, student-athlete retention, and assisting with the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and the Athlete Mentor Program (AMP). Coach Downs had previously served in a similar role at Worcester State as part of a position that had been funded through the NCAA Division III Ethnic and Minority Internship grant.

Coach Downs, who earned her Bachelor’s degree in business management from Bridgewater State in 2010, also holds her Master’s degree in athletic administration from Endicott College in 2012.

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