Faster. More durable. Harder to knock off the ball.
We don’t replace your club or your coach — we build the engine underneath the player. The athletic development that makes soccer players faster, more explosive, and keeps them on the field all season.
Soccer Camps
Two things win soccer careers: staying healthy and being fast
Prototype Training Systems in Westborough, MA is the strength & conditioning home for soccer players across Metrowest and Worcester County — from our WYSA Prototype Academy team to high school, middle school, and club athletes at every level. Soccer skills happen on the field; soccer-specific athletic development — speed, power, and ACL injury prevention — happens here.
Stay on the Field
The most devastating injury in soccer is a torn ACL — and girls tear them at several times the rate of boys. Structured neuromuscular training cuts non-contact ACL injuries by 60%+. We build bodies that survive a full club + school season.
- ACL injury-prevention training
- Landing, deceleration & change-of-direction mechanics
- Hip, groin & hamstring resilience
- Return-to-play after injury
Win the First Step
Soccer is won in the first three steps and the ability to change direction faster than the player marking you. We develop the qualities recruiters and coaches actually measure.
- Acceleration & top-end speed
- Explosive change-of-direction & agility
- Power off both legs
- Strength that transfers to the pitch
The Preseason Skills Guide
Our coaches distilled the noise down to eight of our favorite drills — the foundational skills everything else is built on. It’s the same guide our Academy players train from. No fancy equipment: a ball, a few feet of space, and 15 minutes, 3–4 times a week.
- Part 1 · Ball mastery basics — toe taps, foundations, first touch into space
- Part 2 · Cuts & turns — V cuts, L turn: escaping pressure off both feet
- Part 3 · Beat-a-defender moves — the croqueta & triangles, at game speed
The players prove the program
Soccer athletes who developed at Prototype for 5–7 years — now playing in college and the pros. Some of them came back to coach in our Academy.
Every one of these athletes started with a first session. Yours starts free.
Book a Free Soccer AssessmentCoached by professionals
Our soccer athletes are developed by a staff that understands the game, strength & conditioning, youth development, and the data behind performance — several of them Prototype-developed players who came back to coach.
Steve leads youth development and sports performance at Prototype. He began his training career with the New England Revolution (MLS) as a skills development coach, later serving as Director of Sports Performance in their performance development program. Steve brings a deep background in soccer development, athlete performance, and coaching players through the physical and mental demands of competition.
- ISSA Personal Trainer
- ICA Fitness & Conditioning for Soccer License
- NSCAA National Diploma
- CPR/AED Certified
- Former New England Revolution — Skills & Performance Development
Jason’s soccer journey gives him a deep understanding of the challenges players face. He played town and club soccer, overcame early setbacks and self-doubt, became a varsity starter and All-Star, then trained and competed in Germany against elite competition. After battling serious knee injuries, Jason returned to the game with a mission: help players unlock their potential physically and mentally.
- US Soccer Safe Sport Certified
- Town, club, varsity & international training experience
- Focused on confidence, resilience & long-term development
Santiago is a Division I student-athlete at Bryant University, where he competes on the men’s soccer team. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Health Science with a focus in Exercise Science and is currently pursuing his master’s in Healthcare Informatics & AI. Through exercise physiology lab work, performance testing, and strength & conditioning environments, he has built a deep understanding of how training and data improve athletic performance. At Prototype, Santiago works with athletes on sports performance and data analysis.
- Bryant University — NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer
- B.S. Health Science, Exercise Science concentration
- M.S. Healthcare Informatics & AI (in progress)
- Exercise physiology, performance testing & S&C experience
Owen is a Prototype-developed athlete and coach with a soccer background as a goalkeeper. He brings firsthand experience from the athlete pathway and understands the value of consistent training, confidence, leadership, and technical development from the inside out.
- SURF National Player
- Hopkinton Boys Team MVP
- Emmanuel College — Goalkeeper
Caroline is a high-level soccer player and youth coach who brings leadership, energy, and firsthand experience from the athlete development pathway to every session. As a Prototype coach and collegiate soccer commit, she understands the demands of balancing performance, confidence, training, and leadership both on and off the field. Through clinics, camps, and long-term development programs, Caroline is passionate about helping younger athletes grow their skills, compete with confidence, and enjoy the process.
- Saint Anselm College Soccer Commit
- Westborough High School Varsity Soccer Captain
- FC Stars — 2024 Captain
- 2x All-State · 3x All-Star · 3x Team MVP · League MVP
- Prototype Junior Coach (LTAD) · Nike Soccer Camp Coach
- CPR/AED Certified
Ella brings competitive soccer experience and genuine passion for player development to the coaching staff. She is focused on building confidence and skill in every athlete she works with.
Who we train
A clear path to a faster, healthier player
Soccer Assessment
Movement screen + speed/force testing + ACL-risk screen. You leave with a clear picture and a plan.
Athletic Development
An individualized program built on your assessment — speed, strength, durability.
Team & Club Training
Sport-specific S&C for youth teams — built and refined over 10+ years across Metrowest.
Recovery
A dedicated recovery space to keep players fresh through a heavy schedule.
Step one is free — a movement screen, speed testing, and an ACL-risk screen with a coach.
Book a Free Soccer AssessmentWhat parents see
In person, or follow the same system anywhere
In person at Prototype
The full experience — coached, assessed, and accountable, with recovery space and team energy you can’t get from a screen.
- Hands-on coaching & real-time correction
- Full assessment + recovery facility
- Team & small-group training
- The accountability that actually drives change
The Prototype App
For players who can’t get to us in person — or want structured work between sessions. The same Prototype methodology, follow-along, wherever you are.
- Guided speed & strength programming
- ACL-prevention & durability work
- Built by the coaches who train our Academy
- Affordable, scalable, on your schedule
Questions parents & players ask
Where can soccer players get strength & conditioning near Westborough, MA?
Prototype Training Systems at 50 East Main Street in Westborough, MA provides soccer-specific strength and conditioning for club, school, and academy players across Metrowest and Worcester County.
Does strength training really reduce ACL injuries in soccer?
Yes. Structured neuromuscular and strength training has been shown to cut non-contact ACL injuries by 60% or more — the biggest single thing a soccer player can do to stay on the field, especially female athletes.
What age should a soccer player start strength & conditioning?
Our Fundamentals work starts as young as 8, with structured athletic development from age 13+. Our WYSA Academy program trains players in grades 3–8. Earlier is about movement and coordination, not heavy lifting.
How is Prototype different from a soccer club or skills trainer?
We don’t coach soccer skills or replace your club. We build the athletic engine underneath the player — speed, power, and durability — so your skills hold up over a full season and your athlete plays faster.
Do you train club and travel soccer teams?
Yes. We’ve designed sport-specific strength and conditioning for youth teams across Metrowest for 10+ years, including club teams like Stars FC. Team training can be delivered as a group package.
Can you help an athlete return to play after an ACL injury?
Yes. We bridge the gap from rehab back to full speed — restoring strength, landing mechanics, and change-of-direction confidence so athletes return ready to compete.
Become the player coaches can’t take off the field
Start with a free Soccer Assessment — a movement screen, speed testing, and an ACL-risk screen. We’ll talk through your athlete’s position and goals, and map the right starting point.
