What people are saying

"My son Kalel has been a part of the Mass Elite/FBU family since the 5th grade. They were recommended to us at a time when we were looking for a camp that stressed fundamentals and opened opportunities to compete on the national stage, and I can say they delivered. He was coached by some of the region's top high school coaches and as a result tried out and successfully made the state team (TEAM MASS ELITE) in the FBU National Championship. He was selected to attend FBU TOP GUN where he competed against the top middle school players in the country. He then went on to play in the FBU Freshman All-American Bowl. All of this prepared him for the competition and adversity he would face in high school.

There isn't another camp or program, locally or nationally, that puts the players in the best position to become successful on the field and in the classroom. Coach PJ and Coach Crabtree have succeeded in helping numerous young players gain admissions to elite private schools throughout the New England region.

The fundamentals that are taught at Mass Elite camps helped my son clinch a starting position on his varsity team as a high school freshman. He was chosen as a High School All-American his senior year, and I know Coach PJ's recommendation helped in the selection process.

There has certainly been an uptick in local players being recruited by division one programs and I think that is a direct result of the work that Bill, PJ and Mass Elite have been doing."

Dale Mullings
Father of 2020 Michigan Bound Kalel Mullings

“Since 1984 at both the high school and youth football level, Bill Crabtree has been at the forefront of the local football profession teaching fundamentally sound football skills. Bill’s exhaustive preparation and extreme dedication to detail has produced multiple college bound football players. Each athlete who chooses to enroll in the Mass Elite Football Camp will undoubtedly emerge not only as a better football player but, more importantly, a more dedicated, successful, and well-rounded student–athlete.”

John Cronin
Tri-Captain 1984 Westwood Super Bowl Champs, Tuffs University varsity player, Coach Westwood Hockomock Pop Warner

“Before I was on Coach Crabtree’s team, I hated football. Now, I remember those years as the best time on the field. No other coach can combine hard work, attention, skill, and fun into a practice as well as Coach Crabtree. From the “county fair” conditioning to the all-out offense vs. defense battles, every second and every play will make you a better football player and enjoy the sport more than you thought possible.”

William D‘Angelo - Senior, St. Mark’s School, Southborough, MA
3 YEAR VARSITY STARTER

“You want a football coach that knows how to win. But also knows how to develop players. PJ Van de Rydt at Mass Elite is one of the best in the business. He takes young talent and helps them get to the next level. He does it for kids all over New England. I’ve covered some great coaches over the years, from Bill Belichick to Don Shula to Bill Parcells, and they all have a winning formula that help players achieve. PJ and and Bill Crabtree owners of Mass Elite share the same philosophy. Once you stop getting better, you’re no longer good.”

Steve Burton
WBZ TV Sports

“PJ Vande Rydt is one of the best youth football guys in the state! Two of my boys have played under his supervision, and have benefited tremendously. PJ has the knowledge and network to get kids to the next level. I would highly recommend the Mass Elite Football Clinics to any kid who is serious about playing football in High school and beyond.”

Mike Gallagher

“Hi PJ,
I just wanted to thank you again for putting on an amazing camp.  You can Bill have the best coaches and camp around by far!  MEF has made Jake the football player he is today and will be in the future. The opportunity from MEF is endless and the kid’s football skills and the exposure for private school is second to none.  You are changing kid’s lives on the field and in the classroom.  Thank you again.  Go MEF FAMILY”

Tom Mullry
Father of Jake Mulrey