Player First. Long-Term Focus.
The Boston Bolts Foundation Phase is a player-centric program focused on long-term development, not short-term wins. Our goal is to create a fun, engaging, and creative environment where your child can fall in love with soccer. We believe this approach instills confidence, fosters a growth mindset, and provides the best possible foundation for their future in the sport. The program is designed to develop well-rounded athletes who are prepared for the next stages of their journey.
Foundation Phase Leadership
Andy Mason – Head of Foundation Phase & Head of Camps & Clinics
Licenses: UEFA B, USSF C
Originally from England, Andy Mason moved to the United States in 2009, where he played collegiate soccer in New Jersey before settling in Massachusetts. Andy has been with the Bolts organization for the past five years and has over a decade of experience working in the Foundation Phase.
As Head of Foundation Phase and Camps & Clinics, Andy is dedicated to creating the best possible environment for both player and coach development. His focus is on providing the youngest players with high-level technical and tactical training, while also ensuring that Bolts coaches have access to the latest innovations in training methodology.
Andy’s passion lies in helping players build a strong foundation in the game and inspiring coaches to continually grow, ensuring the Bolts program sets the standard for development at every level.
Program Locations
In an effort to localize the soccer experience and ensure every kid in Massachusetts has easy access to club soccer, every Boston Bolts region has a foundation phase that is tailored specifically for U8 to U12 players. Teams participate in the NECSL and follow our Bolts-specific curriculum. Click on your local region below to learn more about a Bolts team near you!
Curriculum Overview
Our curriculum is built on four key pillars for a holistic experience: technical skill, tactical understanding, physical development, and psychological growth. In practice, this means a heavy emphasis on ball mastery, dribbling, and passing, all taught within the context of small-sided games. We use these games to naturally introduce basic tactical concepts like spacing and teamwork.
