For three and a half decades, the Championship Soccer School Team Week has been a staple of summer training for high school athletes across eastern Massachusetts, gathering roughly 550 players from fifteen schools at Duxbury High.
A Tradition Reborn
The program blends 45‑minute scrimmages with skill‑building drills, giving participants a chance to test new techniques while forming bonds with teammates from rival schools.
The recent FIFA World Cup, which attracted more than fifty million viewers across English and Spanish broadcasts, has reignited local enthusiasm, with Hall of Famer Bill Johnson among those who traveled to watch matches live and praised the tournament’s growing accessibility.
Seniors Luke Hanley of Scituate and Mason Cruza of Plymouth South echoed the excitement, recalling the England‑Ghana clash at Gillette Stadium and noting how the expanded field allowed fans to back underdog squads such as Cabo Verde.
Co‑directors Brian Kasarjian and Brian Johnson highlighted that the camp’s mix of fresh coaching perspectives and competitive play not only sharpens ability but also builds lasting relationships as athletes prepare for the upcoming season.