Select (Competitive): Birth Years 2012-2004
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Select Soccer Overview
For players that are U11 and older (for the 2022-23 season, this will be the 2012 birth year and older), our competitive program is called Select.
Our core values of loyalty, honesty, and positivity, impact upon every training session and game that we coach.
BSC Select players are coached by our dedicated, nationally licensed team of coaches. We are very proud to have college coaches, high school coaches and Olympic Development Program (ODP) coaches on staff, to oversee the development of the players.
Players are coached to a club curriculum in accordance with the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). This curriculum is designed and implemented to nurture the technical, tactical, physical and psychological aspects of a player within a team environment, while fostering a love for the game.
Our aim is to develop players' technical ability and nurture strong fundamentals, while being capable of making decisions independently for success in individual, group and team situations on the soccer field. We want BSC teams to play exciting soccer, and our coaches, players and parents to hold themselves to the highest standards.
Our focus is on the development of the player and person. Success, in terms of results, is a byproduct of effective development and a positive coaching environment.
Want to participate in a player observation event?
If you are interested in experiencing a practice, (Birth Years 2012-2004), please contact our Director of Coaching to join in a session!
Meet our Executive Director/Director of Coaching: Wayne Bartlett
Wayne was raised in London, England. Prior to moving to the U.S. in 2013, Wayne earned his English FA Level 1 & 2 coaching qualifications after injuries as a player led him to a career in coaching. He has since earned his NSCAA (now USC) National Diploma, National Youth License, Director of Coaching Diploma, and USSF A License. Wayne is also a lead coach on the South Texas Olympic Development Program (ODP) staff, a member of the ODP Regional coaching staff, and an appointed member of the WDDOA Directors Council.
Wayne is in his 8th year at Boerne Soccer Club and served as the Director of Coaching from 2017, before moving to the role of Executive Director in 2021.
Wayne lives in Terrell Hills with his wife, Patrice, and three children, Errol, Etta and Bron.
"It is a privilege to be able to coach youth soccer players and be a part of their development both as players and as people. Having experience not only as a player and coach, but as a parent with young children of my own, I understand even more the responsibility we have as coaches in providing an environment to nurture players growth, and foster a love for what they do to bring out the best in them." - Wayne Bartlett
FAQ's
| Do I have to try out for Select? | Yes. All players must try out to be considered for a team. |
| What if I am a new player joining outside of tryouts? | There are opportunities for players to attend training sessions during the season. Please inform wbartlett@boernesoccer.org |
| How often do Select players practice? | Players have the opportunity to practice up to 4 nights a week. Players have 2 team sessions a week, with additional sessions with other teams and/or technical training available on their 'off' days.. |
| Do goalkeepers have training? | Yes. Goalkeeper training takes place every evening Mon-Thu, with our qualified goalkeeping coach. |
| What are the season dates? | Fall: August - December. Spring: January - May |
| How many league games will we play? | Up to 8 games per season (8 Fall, 8 Spring) |
| What will be our level of play? | Teams will play at the level most competitive & appropriate for their development. More info here: https://www.boernesoccer.org/levelofplay |
| Will we play in tournaments? | All teams participate in a pre and post season tournament dependent on player availability |
| What is Spring Cup Play? | All Select teams participate in nationwide cup play in March & April. Level of cup competition is the level most competitive & appropriate for development. www.stxsoccer.org/spring_cups/ |
| Non-profit status | Boerne Soccer Club is a Non-profit organization that has served the Boerne community since 1979 |
| Can I receive payment assistance? | Financial assistance is available through our scholarship fund, financial aid and flexible payment plans. Please contact our Registrar |
| What teams are at BSC? | BSC have boys and girls teams for players at every age group/birth year, from 2011 through to 2003 |
| What is the registration cost to play Select? | U11 (2012): $1750. U12-U15 (2011-2008): $1900 High School (2007-2004): $1500 |
| Where does my registration fee go? | From August 2022 to June 1 2023, registration fees cover coaching, practices, games, league registration fees, STYSA Spring Cup Competition registration fee, 1 tournament registration fee, Techne at-home soccer app personal profile, access to ALL daily BSC skills and stamina programs, 2 in-house tournaments. |
| Is there flexibility with payment? | Absolutely. Following the commitment fee, extended payment plans are available if required. Please contact our Registrar, Samantha Griffiths. |
additional select player features
Coaching Opportunities for High School Players
A unique element to being a select player at Boerne Soccer Club is the opportunity for all select players to become a coach in our recreational program as soon as they have reached high school. We have had so many BSC players take advantage of this opportunity and the chance to teach soccer as well as learn from their own coaches. This has seen wonderful opportunities to develop character and life skills for the select players, but most importantly it has served our younger recreational players with a younger role model to aid in their love of soccer through their energy and enthusiasm for the game.
Techne: the soccer training app
BSC is excited to announce that we are partnering with Techne Futbol to provide a resource to guide players in their individual training.
Every BSC Select receives an email invitation to create a profile on Techne. Techne is a resource paid for by BSC for every player to access professional home training sessions, with data that is logged and stored for the players' records.
There is new content every week, players can compete with their teammates, and coaches will be able to keep track of players' training activities. We are committed to our players' development on and off the field and are very excited to be offering this resource!
Boerne Virtual FC - Online Platform Access
Every Select player at Boerne Soccer Club has access to our club online platform, Boerne Virtual FC, where players are connected with their coach, teammates and club directors throughout the season and even the off-season. This program sees players have access to content made by BSC Coaches, for BSC players, to support their individual development when they are away from the training field.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact:
Wayne Bartlett
Executive Director/Director of Coaching
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