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.