The following Team Plans will serve as an overview for the entire year for each team within Competitive Program. Please note, these plans may change depending on several variables. We will take into account team needs in relation to tournament specifics and practice schedule. However, frequency and quality of practice and general dates of tournaments will be accurate. This is based on best development practices and making sure our players have their soccer experience correctly spaced out.
Why are there differences in costs?
Each team has a plan for best development suited to their age and ability level. Some older teams will travel to more tournaments and showcase events which are generally more expensive. Coach ability and experience has an influence on coach fees. Roster sizes are different. U11 and U12 teams only have a maximum of 14 players per roster. U13 and older have 18 players per roster to spread out the costs.
Can I get financial assistance?
Yes, BSC is committed to getting each player to play at their correct level. We are currently working on a robust Financial Aid policy which will help all players to afford soccer. Each committed player will be expected to contribute a percentage of their player fees, but through a combination of Financial Aid, Scholarships and volunteer opportunities we hope to be able to ensure all players get to play.
What is added for 2017/18?
All EDT teams have had USA Cup team and player fees added to the overall cost. Also, EDT teams coach travel is included in the fee. All Travel team U11 and older have had Pursuit Fitness sessions added to their overall fee which will run from November to March. Also all teams will begin Winter practices in November and continue through April.
Have fees gone up?
Fees have been added including USA Cup team, player fees and coach travel expenses for all Elite Development Teams. All travel teams now have a professional coach fee, Pursuit Fitness (10 sessions) and Winter Training starting in November.
Does BSC cost more than other soccer programs?
No, the value of our soccer program is great. We include all fees including coach, facilities, leagues and tournaments. Our largest expenses are facilities, coaching fees and league/tournament fees. Many programs offer soccer programming that may appear cheaper but will add the fees later to cover coaching, tournaments and winter facilities. BSC chooses to do this in advance to allow families to plan for the coming year and offers a 6 month payment plan for all soccer fees.
How many events per year is this?
In 2016/17 our teams averaged over 150 team events per year. BSC events cost just over $5 per hour. This includes professional coaching, facilities, referees, equipment.
Is this information below final?
No, coaches can change as can levels of play and numbers of teams. All the below information is correct as of now but can be updated on an ongoing basis.