Pioneer Valley Storm
Pioneer Valley Storm
Background
Based in Chicopee, Mass, Pioneer Valley Storm Soccer Club tries to challenge its soccer players to develop and enhance their skills while offering them the training and skill set development to advance their level of play.
They provide a positive, high quality, and enjoyable soccer experience while integrating the building of self-esteem, self-confidence, teamwork, and respect.
It is their belief that the key to success of youth soccer lies solely around quality player development. The foundation of this belief is built upon the basic templates of successful programs around the world. The club promote an attitude of performance over results, player development/advancement is more important to the club than wins or loss’.
Pioneer Valley plays in the Northeast Soccer League (NSL).
Camps/Clinics
Since 2014 the Storm have established a partnership with English professional club West Ham United (English Premier League).
The partnership gives Pioneer Valley Storm players the opportunity to train with West Ham’s world famous academy coaches during their Regional ID Camp hosted in Chicopee during the Spring (June).
Players may advance to West Ham’s National ID Camp and potentially win a scholarship to become a pro-soccer player in England.
The Regional ID Camp runs in a 3 or 4 day format and very affordable: ~ $125 for 3 days of coaching and evaluation.
Youth Academy Program
Pioneer Valley Storm’s Youth Academies provide expert training for players 4-8 years old during the Spring & Fall seasons. The curriculum is designed to strike the right balance between participants having fun and learning the basic soccer skills to enable them to play competitive soccer.
Tournaments
Pioneer Valley Storm compete in a variety of tournaments each year, all tournament fees (including coaches reimbursements) are covered by the club, no extra fees for parents.
Some of their past activities include:
- ForeKicks Winter Break Tournament (February)
- NESC Tournament on Cape Cod (Memorial Day Weekend)
- Granby 3v3 Tournament (August)
- NESC Tournament on Cape Cod (Labor Day Weekend)
Facilities
Home games and practices are at the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee, the field has floodlights which minimizes disruption to training schedules.
Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee
580 Meadow Street,
Chicopee, MA 01013
Website
- The Pioneer Valley Storm website has made tremendous strides – now a very useful and informative site.
- Great club background, Academy and team pages.
- The site should contain more information such as facilities in which they play and practice, cost to play, etc.
- No search feature allowing you to find information quickly.
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Best decision we made by far. My daughter is in her 3rd year, and loves her coaches and teammates. There has been noticeable progression with her skill development and overall knowledge of soccer. The club offers oustandig coaching that encourages team play with respect for the game and competition. Any doubters should check out a Girls u12 game with Coach Dave.
My daughter had an excellent experience on the U15 team. It was a pleasure to watch how the emphasis on skill development and practice inspired her to become a better player. I would recommend this team without reservation!
Very low quality coaching especially for the high cost, their practice facilities are centered in the middle of low income housing projects and there are always a group of thugs hanging around the soccer field. Some of the coaches are morbidly obese and scream at the kids instead of properly demonstrating how to properly do things. Very scrappy soccer club. Stay far from this one.
Couldn’t disagree more. Club is family oriented, high level training. My daughter has tried out and made other teams that she was screamed at. She has been with the club for 2 years now, and just placed first in their division. Further, there are no surprises in fees.
My daughter plays for the u-10 storm. Our coach Dave is one of the best coaches I have
seen around. It goes way beyond the knowledge of the game!!! He keeps the kids positive
hardworking and learning. I also like the family feel within the club.It was definitely the best decision
to have our daughter tryout and play for the Storm!!!
I would highly recommend the Storm team. My daughter plays for the U10 team. The girls love and respond to the coach – and the added skills and growth my daughter has achieved is beautiful to see. She actually loves going to practice and having fun with her team. Great training with a very warm, family environment to be a part of. So glad we we are a part of the Storm family!
My Daughter plays for U10 div. This club has brought her skill level way beyond my expectations. After the fall season I was blown away by her change in 4 months. The coaching staff is top notch, connecting with lots of communication and thinking, no dictators. Even though all Premier Leagues may be pricey, I would highly recommend this club. Your return will be very visible. Can’t wait for this Spring!!! 🙂
I as a mother of a daughter player for 3 years now couldn’t be more impressed with my daughters skills and training this is a great club! Having a better experience being the team mom or manager has also been a wonderful experience this club is extremely organized helpful and we have a great parent/child relations with the coaches and other teams! If your looking for a new club this would be the one to choose
We, too, have had a great experience. Adding coaches and teams all the time so growing fast and still that small club feel. Prefer this over last club team so bar is low! Go Storm.
My daughter plays for this team and it has been a great experience. Friendly environment, great coaching, a lot of positive reinforcement.
Great experience my son loves it and coaching is great
I have 2 children that play on two different Storm teams and it has been a great experience for my children as well as for our family. The coaches are very knowledgeable and they make the trainings fun. I have been pleasantly surprised as both of my children played for other local premier clubs and neither felt that they were challenged with the previous clubs. I have enjoyed watching them develop their soccer skills at an accelerated pace while they have enjoyed success on the soccer field as well.
I also have to say that the Storm makes it very enjoyable for the whole family as they have tailgates after each game and we parents are included in a number of different things/events throughout the season(s).
I would strongly recommend the Club to any parent who is thinking of having their child play premier soccer….it is a big commitment-but well worth it!!
I agree, not very user-friendly club at all, looked for more opportunities for my 10 year old and asked ME to look around! Look elsewhere.
totally agree with you!
Training. If your child decides that they do not like is after a week they will not issue a refund. There is no paperwork indicating as such yet they do not practice the satisfaction guaranteed policy. Hopefully they will reconsider the policy to keep parents happy and a good reputation. If your child does not like us – too bad is not a good motto