we are Bolts
HISTORY, MISSION, VISION & COMMITMENT
Founded in 1986, Boston Bolts is the oldest soccer club in Massachusetts. The Club boasts a top level, professional coaching staff, recognized and respected nation-wide. Bolts players come from throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Beginning with four girls teams, the club attracted the finest coaches and players in the Boston area, and rapidly grew to a coed club of national recognition. In 1994, the girls U19 Bolts captured the USYSA National Championship title, becoming the first and only girls team from Massachusetts to win the prestigious national title. In 2005, the boys U15 Bolts became the first and only Massachusetts boys team to win the title. In its tenure, Bolts teams have earned a spot of national prominence winning more state, regional and national cup competitions, and also other national and international showcase tournaments such as Score at the Shore, the Disney Showcase, Dallas Cup and Surf Cup, than any other Massachusetts team.
The club has been led by a series of recognized soccer figures, such as John Burrill, past Executive Director of Mass Youth Soccer; Ed Kelly, Head Men’s Coach at Boston College; John Kerr, Head Men’s Coach at Duke University; John Willet, former President; and current CEO, Brian Ainscough.
OUR MISSION
The Bolts develop exceptional soccer players who are prepared to compete at the collegiate, national or professional level, by providing the highest quality soccer resources, superior technical curriculum, competitive athletic programs and personal growth opportunities that support a successful future.
OUR VISION
The Bolts aspire to be the premier destination club for youth soccer players in New England, who desire to achieve excellence, on and off the field, through the development of exceptional soccer skills and strong personal character, in preparation for collegiate or professional athletics and all life ambitions.
OUR COMMITMENT
The Bolts are committed to providing the opportunity for all Greater Boston youth soccer players to receive exceptional training and development, so they may achieve their greatest potential as a player, and use that talent as an avenue to higher education and life success. The Bolts have a strong legacy as one of the TOP CLUBS in the U.S. for college-recruited players, and boast a vast network of collegiate, national team and professional player and coach alumni. Our commitment to supporting our players’ soccer, educational, and personal development goals, is the essence of our club. The Bolts are the ONLY club in Massachusetts to provide a full player development pathway
