2025 Session I with TeamFirst Photos & Videos!

All Session I Photos

2025 Session I with TeamFirst Highlight Video

TeamFirst Returns to Berky for Their 11th Summer!

TeamFirst (Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly, and Tisha Venturini Hoch) return to the Berkshire Soccer Academy for their 11th year to offer a once-in-a-lifetime overnight soccer camp experience. They, along with University of Texas Women’s Head Coach Ange Kelly led on-field training and a soccer tournament during Session I. TeamFirst helps girls cultivate a sense of self-worth in order to reach their full potential in life. Athletes come to TeamFirst to learn, work, compete, and have fun, and to play with love and respect for the game.

Week at a Glance

 

Sunday: Soccer Camp Arrival

FIRST DAY OF CAMP! The girls will start their day meeting their cabinmates and counselors while enjoying some fun games (FUN GAMES!) on the rec deck

Mental Skills, Training, & Electives

The girls enjoy their first Mental Skills session hosted by the coaches. Because at Berky, we train the whole player. Mind and body. 

Opening Campfire

The girls roast s’mores at the opening campfire while enjoying time with their coaches, cabin counselors, cabinmates, and the directors. 

Monday: Starting Soccer Training and Electives

Campers enjoy their first soccer session with TeamFirst, and prepare for a fun Cabin Cup in the evening. 

Autographs & Photo Booth with TeamFirst

Campers get to snap a pic and get an item autographed by USWNT Legends Mia, Tish & Lil. 

Cabin Cup

Our Berky Girls get the chance to compete with their cabinmates and counselors for our coveted Cabin Cup! The girls have a blast with the theme. Check out the photos!

 

 

Tuesday: Player Development at Berky

Campers enjoy their morning soccer session with TeamFirst.

More Elective Fun!

Campers had a blast with elective activities, including cooking, arts and crafts, rec deck, archery, and so much more. Of course, outdoor adventures like hiking, fishing, and fire-building were also big hits.

Berky Tourney

Campers have a BLAST at our Tuesday night Berky Tourney dressing the theme and working hard for that trophy.

Wednesday: Girls Soccer Training and (S’)more

Campers spend the morning on the soccer fields for another high energy training session. Coaches lead the campers through high-intensity drills, emphasizing footwork, precision passing, and strategic plays. The girls tackle each exercise with enthusiasm, showing skill and sportsmanship. Scrimmages bring out out their competitive spirit as they dribbled, passed, and scored with determination.

Closing Campfire

Welcome to the Closing Campfire! Campers roasted marshmallows for s’mores and relaxed by the Campfire. Campers and staff got to enjoy skits from our campers who step on stage and perform! 

Thursday: Final Training Sessions & Electives

Departure Day

What a memorable week! Each cabin meets for pictures and the campers enjoy some morning electives and soccer to close out a fun-filled week. Check out all of our group photos using the SmugMug link.

 

Bridge A

Bridges are designed to connect sessions and give athletes recovery time after or between sessions to optimize peak performance, avoid overexertion, and bond with other campers. Read more about the development of our bridge program and how it’s helping future athletes succeed.