Lexington Player & Development Academy (LPDA)

LPDA
LPDA Futsal Champions

The LPDA offers enthusiastic players the opportunity to get top professional training and a high level of team play often associated with ‘club’ teams, but at a reduced cost and without the long commute to practice. The LPDA is directed by LUSC Director of Coaching, Brendan Donahue. LPDA teams practice in Lexington and compete in the Massachusetts Soccer Conference (MASC) on fall and spring Sunday afternoons in an 8v8 format.

What is the LPDA?

The LPDA is a player development academy. The entire focus of the coaching staff will be to train players to play the game of soccer at a high level while promoting development and enjoyment.

Why the LPDA?

  • Provide supplemental, expert training under professional supervision for the serious player.
  • Provide Lexington families with a local, less costly, developmentally appropriate alternative to "Club Soccer".
  • Continue to develop Lexington players within our soccer community.

Who is eligible for the LPDA?

All players registered with LUSC in the U11 through U14 age groups as of the coming fall. (Current U10 through U13 players).

Note: The LPDA is a supplement to, not a replacement for, LUSC Soccer. Academy players are expected to play with their travel or in-town team on Saturdays and attend regular team practices. The Academy will announce their training night at the time of the program’s launching so LUSC coaches with academy players can schedule their practices on a different night.

How Do I Get My Child Involved?

  • The LPDA will field for teams. A girls U12, girls U14, boys U12, and boys U14. Your child should currently be a U10 though U13 player (rising U11 through U14).
  • Information sessions will be held for eligible players and their parents in May.
  • Tryouts will be in late May and early June. See the home page for dates and times.
  • Registration forms and the registration process will also be posted on the website.
The Coaches:

Brendan Donahue, LUSC DOC - GU12 and BU12

Coach Donahue holds both his USSF A license and NSCAA Premier National Diploma. he serves as a member of the Mass Youth Soccer Educational staff and the Coaches in Mass Olympic Development Program. Coach Donahue spent over a decade coaching collegiate soccer at the Division I through III levels.

 

Coach Jeff Gannon - BU14

Coach Gannon was a four year letter winner at Northeastern University where he played in over 60 NCAA Division I college soccer games.Prior to Northeastern Jeff was a two time All State selection out of Central Catholic HS, where Jeff remains the career record holder in points and games played. Jeff has coached club soccer with the Boston Blast, worked numerous skills clinics throughout New England and recently coached the BC High lower school in their inaugural season of 7th and 8th grade soccer.

 

Coach Boreiko - GU14

Tomis a lifelong soccer player having played in high school and college (Brown/UMASS Boston). Tom’s coaching resume is extensive. He has coached youth teams at both the town and premier level (Maple) for the past 10 years. His Lexington town teams have qualified for MTOC (Massachusetts Tournament of Champions) and his 2005 BU14 Lexington Rapids team made it to the State Semi-final match. Tom coached the BU14 Freedom F.C. team that won the Massachusetts State Cup in 2005. He is the current Lexington High School Boys Assistant Varsity coach.

Tom was President of both the Lexington United Soccer Club (LUSC) and the Lexington Independent Soccer (LISC) club for a combined total of 5 years. He also was a founder of the Freedom F.C. Maple club, which later became part of the Stars of Massachusetts.

Tom holds his National Diploma awarded by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) which is the equivalent of the USSF “C” license.

LPDA Team Formation

The LPDA is a select team. Players will be chosen through an evaluation session and through invitation. Players’ selection will be based on a number of criteria: ability, potential, commitment level, and coachability.

LPDA Tentative Schedule

Fall:

  • 8 to 10 Fall Training Sessions.
  • Sunday MASC Fall season.

Winter:

  • 2 Five week blocks of winter training.
  • 1 Indoor session of futsal or non boarded soccer.

Spring:

  • 10 Spring Training Sessions.
  • Sunday MASC Spring Season.
  • One tournament (Memorial Day weekend).

Note: Additional single day tournament options (not included in the cost) may be added at the coaches’ discretion.

The Kit - Each LPDA player will receive:

  • 1 Game Jersey
  • 1 Pair of Game Shorts
  • 2 Pair of Socks
  • 1 Practice Jersey
  • 1 Warm-up suit
  • Soccer back pack

The Cost -to be determined.

** Practice Roster positions receive training but are not rostered to play Sunday matches or tournaments.

* Spring opt-out. There are a limited number of slots for players who want to play fall and winter only.

The LPDA cost does not include registration for the LUSC travel or in-town program.