Select (Competitive): Birth Years 2013-2005
Missed Tryouts? Still looking for a club for the 2023-24 Season?
Late tryout information
BSC still has roster spots available in certain age groups! To register and jump in an evaluation session, CLICK HERE!
BSC tryouts provide a comprehensive process for players to perform in sessions that focus on various areas throughout the week. This approach offers a unique opportunity for players to showcase their skills, learn from the BSC staff, and to allow for identifying the correct environments and levels of play for the players for the new select season.
Select Soccer Overview
For players that are U11 and older (for the 2023-24 season, this will be the 2013 birth year and older), our competitive program is called Select.
Our core values of loyalty, honesty, and positivity impact 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.
2023-24 BSC Coaching Slate
| Team | Coach | Team | Coach | |
| 2013 Boys Red | Phil Anderson | 2013 Girls Red | Clifton Tierney | |
| 2013 Boys Navy | Clifton Tierney | 2013 Girls Navy | Kaymon Thomas | |
| 2012 Boys Red | Jack Griffiths | 2012 Girls Red | Bevan Gatefield | |
| 2012 Boys Navy | TBD | 2012 Girls Navy | Cailee Morgan | |
| 2012 Boys White | Andres Cortez | 2011 Girls | Cailee Morgan | |
| 2011 Boys Red | Mike Erwin | 2010 Girls | TBD | |
| 2011 Boys Navy | Alec Garcia | 2009 Girls | TBD | |
| 2010 Boys | TBD | 2008 Girls | Phil Anderson | |
| 2009 Boys | Ben Loney | 2006 Girls | Phil Anderson | |
| 2007/2008 Boys | Jack Griffiths | 2005 Girls | Ben Loney | |
| 2007 Boys Red | Mike Erwin | |||
| 2006/2007 Boys | Jack Griffiths | |||
| 2006 Boys | Jack Griffiths |
Meet our Select Director: Mike Erwin
Mike grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He played youth soccer for several top clubs in Albuquerque, winning multiple New Mexico state championships. Mike continued playing collegiately at Chandler Gilbert CC in Arizona for two years before transferring to the University of New Mexico to earn dual degrees in Political Science and Philosophy. Mike rounded off his soccer career playing semi-professionally for Banat Storm in Phoenix and for the Albuquerque Asylum in the National Premier Soccer League.
In 2005, Mike began his youth soccer coaching career, working for several clubs through his time in New Mexico, including Rio Rapids Soccer Club, a Colorado Rapids Alliance club. At Rio Rapids, Mike has worked as the Age Group Director for the 12-14 girls’ program and Elite Player Coordinator while coaching multiple state champions teams. Mike holds his USSF “C” license and his USSF National Youth License.
In addition to coaching at Boerne Soccer Club, Mike is also an Assistant Coach and Head of Recruitment for St. Mary’s University Women’s Soccer team in San Antonio.
Mike lives in San Antonio with his wife, Liana, and two dogs (Stevie G & Carra).
FAQ's
| Do I have to register for tryouts? | Yes. All players (new and returning) must be registered for the event to be considered for a team. |
| I am registered, but what if I cannot attend all days of the event? | Please notify our Select Director, Mike Erwin, to notify of any absences. |
| What if I am a new player and unable to attend tryout dates? | There will be additional opportunities throughout the summer to be placed on a team for those that cannot attend. Please inform merwin@boernesoccer.org so this can be noted |
| Who will be the coach of the team? | Coaches will be assigned to teams and the coaching slate published by tryouts. |
| 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 twice a week, 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 (2013): $1850. U12-U15 (2012-2009): $1975. High School (2008 and older): $1700 |
| Where does my registration fee go? | Registration fees cover coaching, practices, games, league registration fees including insurance, Select Boot Camp, STYSA Spring Cup Competition registration fee, 1 tournament registration fee (fall or spring), Techne at-home soccer app personal profile, access to any BSC skills program, 2 in-house tournaments, access to BSC College program including BSC college events, and Soccer Parenting profile. |
| Is there flexibility with payment? | Absolutely. Following the commitment fee, extended payment plans are available if required. Please contact our Registrar, Samantha Griffiths. |
| What happens if a Tryout Day is cancelled due to weather? | Registered players will be notified immediately via text alert and email, as well as be notified of the scheduled make up day. |
| Do I have to buy a uniform? | We are in the 2nd year of our uniform cycle. Returning select players do not have to purchase a new uniform. New players to the club or to Select, will require a new uniform. |
QUESTIONS?
Please contact:
Mike Erwin
Director of Select
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 and 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!
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Head to our parent page for more information!
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