UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The Penn State men's and women's soccer teams in conjunction with the Brady family will host the 10th Annual Mack Brady Memorial Clinic on Sunday, April 3, 2022, from 4:00-5:30 p.m. at Little Jeffrey Field on the University Park campus.
The clinic is free of charge and open to children 16 and under, but all participants are required to fill out and bring with them two forms. Participants will not be permitted to participate without a medical release form. Please complete forms prior to arrival to the clinic as forms will not be available to complete at the clinic.
**Complete forms (2) below and submit upon arrival at the clinic. There is no online registration.
Consent for Treatment form (PDF)
Liability and Media Release waiver (PDF)
Participants will also need to bring their own ball and are asked to bring shin guards, cleats and/or sneakers.
Mack Brady has been an important part of the Penn State soccer programs since the late 2000s when at the tender age of five he declared he wanted to someday be the Nittany Lions' goalkeeper. Tragically and unfortunately, Brady's dreams were cut short as he passed away of a blood infection on Dec. 31, 2012, almost two weeks short of his ninth birthday.
The clinic was set up just weeks after his untimely passing, with the help of Penn State coaches as well as current players and alumni. It was meant to coincide with his birthday (Jan. 16) in order to give other Penn State soccer fans his age the chance to enjoy the game he loved with the team he loved.
"We are beyond excited for the opportunity to host the Mack Brady Clinic in person this January," said head coach Jeff Cook. "This event, coupled with our ongoing Mack Brady Foundation, is a highlight for our soccer programs at Penn State. We look forward to honoring Mack and sharing our collective passion for soccer. This is yet another example of how proud we are to represent Penn State, to work with our Centre County community and to continue the wonderful legacy of Mack Brady."
"Our program is looking forward to sharing our love for the game with kids in the community through the Mack Brady Clinic," said women's soccer head coach Erica Dambach. "It's an opportunity for us all to come together and celebrate the life of a very special person who had a zest and passion for soccer that was truly contagious."
The spirit of Mack Brady lives on through this clinic as well as a special 'Mack Brady Match' which is played each year by Penn State men's soccer in the Big Ten opener at Jeffrey Field. In the 2021 Mack Brady Match, Liam Butts scored two quick second-half goals to lead the Nittany Lions past Northwestern, 2-1. Penn State is 6-1-2 all-time in the annual Mack Brady Match.
The Brady family also set up a fund in Mack's name as an endowment for Nittany Lion goalkeepers to assist them with equipment, recruiting, scholarships and other needs. To date, more than $255,000 has been raised in Brady's honor for his favorite soccer program.
In accordance with NCAA guidelines, all Penn State University Sport Camps and Clinics are open to any and all entrants, limited only be specified number, age, grade level and/or gender of its participants.
