South Shore Stingrays Soccer Club

Background

The South Shore Stingray Soccer Club began in 1997 as the Blue Angels which was an all-girls team in Plymouth Mass. The Blue Angels saw immediate results and was a dominant team in the area. As the team(s) grew and in 2005 the Blue Angels became known as South Shore Stingray Soccer Club. The club soon added a few more girls team before joining the Northeast Soccer League (NSL) in 2005. The philosophy changed a bit in 2007 when the club decided to grow the club from the ground-up and open it up to much younger players – with always trying to make it a very good value for soccer families in the Plymouth area.

The South Shore Stingrays took off in 2009 when they added their first boys teams and hired additional coaches and a director of coaching. By the end of 2009 the club had more than twelve teams. While the cost of a premier soccer club should not be the tipping point to making a decision on choosing a club, the South Shore Stingrays have a affordable soccer club as you can see by the cost structure below.

Club Composition

The South Shore Stingrays Soccer Club has made it a commitment to develop and nurture soccer players of all ages so they may be able to compete with some of the best teams in Massachusetts and region. The club teaches all players the proper techniques, tactics, behaviors and training habits that will make them competent soccer players and individuals as they move through all the stages of their soccer lives.

Camps/Clinics

South Shore Stingrays offer many camps and clinics. The Academy Program: for 6-8 year olds; the Skills Program: for 9 -12 year olds and the Elite Program: for 13 – 17 year olds. There is also a summer soccer camp (usually in July) with the Boston Breakers and there is also a goalkeeper traing offered.

Club Fees

U10: $825; U11-U14: $1075 and U15-U18: $975 The South Shore Stingrays have a rather generous family discount: the 2nd club membership receives a 10% discount ; the 3rd receives a 20% discount and the 4th receives a 30% discount. [Some clubs will waive the fee for the 4th player from a family.] All fees include:

• Fall and Spring Outdoor League Fees 2 practices per week Winter Training 2 Tournaments 1 Indoor Session 12 Strength/Conditioning & Goalkeeper Training Sessions State Cup

Website

• The website for the Stingrays is fantastic and offers the reader all they need to know about the club.