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BSC ACADEMY PROGRAM

Academy Overview

Overview

As part of the Youth Academy Program governed by the Iowa Soccer Association, the Bondurant Soccer Club (BSC) Academy Program is a developmental program run by professionally educated staff for players to develop their technical abilities and tactical understanding of the game of soccer. The BSC Academy program focuses on entry into competitive soccer for the U9 and U10 age groups. Through professional instruction, defined curriculum, developmentally appropriate competition, the players will be prepared for a future in competitive soccer.
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We are excited to be offering our academy program again this season. This is for U9 and U10 players. Please read the following to help guide you in deciding which would be best for your child and family.

WHY CHOOSE ACADEMY VS. RECREATIONAL?
The difference between participating in an academy program or recreational program is the level of investment, commitment and interest that a player and their family has in their soccer development. To help decide what level of play is most appropriate for your child, look at the characteristics of an Academy player:

Demonstrates sound technical skills (control, dribbling, and shooting)
High level of coordination and good agility
During games is aggressive in their attitude and approach to getting involved
During games tends to excel during play
Demonstrates high level of focus and concentration during practices and games
Soccer is a high interest and priority
Makes an effort to attend all practices and games
Practices with a ball on own time outside scheduled games & practices
U9 or U10 player who will potentially try-out for the U11 Select/competitive age group

If your child displays a majority of the characteristics listed, and has a desire to grow in their soccer development, they are probably more suited to that level of play. However, it should be noted that during a player's soccer development they may move back and forth between academy and recreational play. 

Contacts
Director of Academy: Mark Feld
Director of Academy Operations: Jamie Cornelius

 

Goals of the BSC Academy Program

  • Enjoyment: Players have fun and learn through developmentally appropriate games.

  • Technical Development: Players learn technical ball handling and footwork for improved confidence.

  • Tactical Development: Players have the chance to develop their skills and gain a more solid understanding of cohesive team play.

  • Engagement: Players are motivated by their improvement to stay involved in the game.

  • Pathway Development: Players are prepared for a Select program team at the u11 level.

  • Support System: Guardians become advocates for our development philosophy.

  • Coach Development: Coaches are in an environment which provides an opportunity to grow and more effectively promote our player development philosophies.

Benefits of the BSC Academy Program

In addition to the above mentioned program benefits, players can expect additional benefits while participating in the BSC Academy Program. Playing against other club’s Academy League teams, our Academy teams are exposed to a higher level of soccer at a young age to start their development as competitive soccer players. A set training curriculum will be used by the Academy coaches to ensure a well rounded player. In addition, mixed training groups, small roster sizes, and focused, individual development all benefit the player. Parent education will extend the player’s opportunity to learn at home as well.

Team Formation

  • Academy teams cannot be formed on the basis of talent and must be formed as true recreational teams.

  • Any player that registers with club for Academy will be accepted - players may not be excluded from participating in the program

  • Academy teams will be mixed each season to improve the developmental environment and to place the focus on the individual, not the team.

  • Maximum roster size is 12 players.

  • Free movement of academy players is allowed in academy clubs to fulfill fixture commitments.

  • Double roster on recreational teams is not permitted.

  • Guest playing is not permitted on non academy teams in U9-U10 recreational tournament play.

League Format

Teams will play 6-7 league games per season.
Rescheduling games is discouraged unless canceled due to adverse weather conditions. Canceled games will be rescheduled by the individual clubs, not ISA.

Requirements

Academy program participants and club must practice and be in compliance with Iowa Soccer's sportsmanship programming.
Parents will attend a pre-season educational meeting regarding academy program philosophy and expectation of practicing good sportsmanship.

Supplies Needed

BSC Academy Uniform Set includes

  • The Academy program uses two jerseys and two shorts.

  • Numbers will be assigned to players as they enter 9U or if they are new at any time during the 4 seasons. Their number will remain the same through all 4 seasons.

  • Players that purchase pre-owned jerseys need to inform of the number in the comments section during registration

  • Uniform set includes two jerseys, two shorts, and two socks

What other equipment and gear do I need?

  • Ball: 9U-10U use a size 4

  • Shin Guards

  • Soccer Cleats

  • Water Bottle with name on it

Contact Us

Bondurant Soccer Club

PO Box 5 
Bondurant, Iowa 50035

Email Us: [email protected]
Phone : 515-491-1511
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