GSI Gunners
Mass Young Gunners · a program of Global Soccer Institute · Worcester, MA

Train Intentionally.
Play with Purpose.
Grow as One.

GSI Gunners is the competitive club of Global Soccer Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We develop the player first: technique, game understanding and character, every session. The results follow.

Register · Be a GunnerGirls U13–U19 tryout
Free · Open tryout

Girls U13–U19 open tryout · Sat Nov 14

12–2 PM · Krashes Field, 100 E. Princeton Rd, Princeton · Mass Young Gunners, playing in the Boston Bolts RAL league

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Coach Markens Benoit, owner of Mass Young Gunners and founder of Global Soccer Institute
Our story · Coach Markens Benoit

Twenty-five years of building players

I played college soccer at Southern Connecticut State. That's where I learned what real development looks like: purposeful training, high standards and players who understand the game.

I started coaching in 2000 at the club, high school and college levels, and began private coaching in 2002. In 2010 I started the Gunners first team. Today the Gunners are a program of Global Soccer Institute, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Every session is built the same way: develop the player first, and the results follow. The Gunners are my family.

  • 2000Starts coaching at the club, high school and college levels
  • 2002Begins private coaching
  • 2010Starts the Gunners first team
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  • Southern Connecticut State · player
  • 2x NCAA National Champion
  • National Coaching License B
  • Coaching since 2000
  • Started the Gunners first team in 2010
The Gunners way

How players train shapes who they become

Wins matter. Development matters more. Every Gunners session is built on three pillars, in a family-centered environment where every player is pushed and supported.

T

Technique

Quicker feet, cleaner first touch, confident passing, receiving and finishing, trained with purpose every session.

G

Game understanding

We connect the technical and the tactical. Players learn why, not just what: reading the game and making decisions under pressure.

C

Character

Effort, discipline, teamwork and respect. The habits that carry into school, teams and life.

Programs

One club. Every next step.

Team play is the core. Extra training is there for players who want more reps, more fitness and more confidence.

Core program
Club teams

Mass Young Gunners

GSI's premier team program, playing in the Boston Bolts RAL league. Players train to compete, grow and lead in a system that challenges them to level up: development through competition.

Season fee
$535 per season (fall, winter or spring)
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1-on-1 & small group

GSI Skills Lab

Custom sessions built around each athlete's goals. Focused, personalized training to sharpen technique and build confidence, one session at a time.

Private training
Performance

GSI Conditioning

Real game-day fitness: speed, strength and stamina that show up when it matters, built on a performance-driven plan.

Conditioning
Events & travel

Showcases & tours

Competitive showcases, cultural experiences and international matches, where growth extends beyond the field.

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Tryouts & joining

How to become a Gunner

  1. Girls tryout · Nov 14

    Free open tryout for girls U13–U19. Sat Nov 14, 12–2 PM, Krashes Field, Princeton. Mass Young Gunners, playing in the Boston Bolts RAL league.

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  2. Train with us

    Not ready for a tryout date? Join a regular session to experience our coaching and team environment.

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  3. Find the right fit

    We'll decide together if it's the right match, on and off the field, and place each player where they'll grow.

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  4. Register

    Complete registration online. Current Gunners don't need to try out; just register for the season.

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Club store

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Uniforms, cleats, fan wear and training gear through our official club store at SOCCER.COM. Each link opens in a new tab.

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In their words

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Passionate about developing young players? We have coaching and volunteer opportunities for every background and level of experience.

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Quick answers

How do I register to become a Gunner?

Go to Register and follow the steps to complete registration.

When are tryouts? Do current players need to try out?

We're holding a free open tryout for girls U13–U19 on Saturday, Nov 14, 12–2 PM at Krashes Field, Princeton. Reserve a spot. Current Gunners don't need to try out. Any other time of year, request an assessment.

What is GSI, and how do the Gunners fit in?

Global Soccer Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the parent organization. Mass Young Gunners is its competitive club program, playing in the Boston Bolts RAL league.

What does a season cost?

The season fee for regular Gunners is $535, whether it's fall, winter or spring. Questions about support? Contact us.

What makes Gunners coaching stand out?

We connect technical and tactical training so players improve both and compete at their highest level, in a family-like environment where every player is supported.

Is private training worth it?

For players who want more, yes. Private sessions focus on individual needs: quickness, control, power and accuracy. See GSI Skills Lab.

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Contact

Talk to the Gunners

Questions about a team, a tryout or training? Reach us directly. Monday to Saturday, 9 AM–8 PM. Closed Sundays.

Call / text(508) 868-0248
Office287 Grove St
Worcester, MA 01605

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