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Youth Development Program FAQ



WHAT IS THE YDP PROGRAM?

The Bethesda Soccer Club Youth Development Program is a development academy where players will receive age-appropriate training and playing opportunities under the direction of dedicated and licensed coaches. The focus is on the joy of play and the development of technical skills. Players will build on the success of current and former players in Youth National Teams and colleges across the country.  Players will then graduate to our Senior Program where players participate regularly in training and offer insight, friendship, and positive role models for our younger players.  In addition to training given during the soccer seasons, players of U7-U12 are automatically are enrolled in summer camps, winter development clinics and other programs. 

WHAT IS BSC’S MISSION?

The Bethesda Soccer Club (BSC) is committed to creating a competitive, supportive, challenging, and fun environment for all our players to reach their potential through the

beautiful game of soccer. With commitment to our goals and appreciation for the opportunity, we accept the responsibility to develop every player to their highest level of skill, athleticism, teamwork, and leadership in soccer. We strive to use all of our faculties - strength, spirit,courage, compassion, and intelligence - to achieve positive results on and off the pitch for our players and families. BSCs passionate leadership and detailed, holistic approach to long-term elite development at every age group support our uncompromising resolve to be the best youth soccer club in the country. We also strive to be a positive role model for our community, including through the provision of financial support for needy families to the best of our ability. As our Twitter hash tag #BSCGOTGAME promotes: Goals, plus the right Attitude, Make Excellence. We are committed to delivering an unmatched development environment for our players and we look forward to enjoying a fantastic 2015/16 soccer program with you.


HOW MUCH COMMITMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THE YDP PROGRAM?

Teams typically play 8-10 games in the Fall & Spring seasons. Games are played over the weekend with two training sessions during the week.


WHAT LEAGUES DOES YDP TEAMS PLAY IN?

Bethesda teams compete in one of several area leagues. Boys and Girls teams compete in OBSL, CSM, WAGS, NCSL or EDP. The goal of the Club is to have each team play in a league that provides an ideal competitive environment.


WHEN DO PRACTICES BEGIN
?

Practices for YDP teams will begin towards the end of August.


WHAT IS THE COST FOR THE YDP PROGRAM?

The U8 program is a yearly fee of $1,395. The U9-U12 age groups are a yearly fee that ranges from $2,095-$2,395.


WHAT DOES THE FEE COVER?

       BSC Club Fees

       MSYSA Registration and/or US Club Registration

       Fall & Spring Practices Sessions: Two sessions per week on CUPF park and school fields. At the coach’s discretion, a third practice session may be scheduled at a field secured and paid for by the team

       Winter Practice Sessions: Two indoor practice sessions per week

       Goalkeeper Training: Weekly specialized training for Team Keepers (U10-U12)

       Team Coaching Fees, Age Group Director Support & Director of Coaching Support

       2015/2016 League Fees (OBSL, WAGS, NCSL, EDP)

       Game Fields & referees (U9-U12)

       Three (3) non-BSC tournaments (U9-U12)

       Bethesda Soccer Tournament (U9-U12)

       1 Week of Summer 2016 Day or Evening Camp


ARE THERE ANY ADDITIONAL COSTS?

       Player uniforms, warm ups, practice jerseys

       Travel related costs

       Coachs travel related costs if applicable.


WHERE ARE YDP TRAINING SESSIONS?

The Bethesda Soccer Club uses field in Bethesda, Potomac and Rockville. A list of all fields currently used can be found HERE


HOW LONG IS THE YDP SEASON?

The season begins at the end of August and runs through the beginning of June. Teams have training over the winter months indoor. This begins in January after the holidays.


HOW DO YOU TRYOUT FOR YDP?

The YDP program will hold tryouts every spring for all age groups. Tryout dates and times will be posted on the website under the tryout tab. If you have missed the tryouts you may contact the Director of Coaching for the Boys & Girls Program for availability.


SHOULD MY CHILD ATTEND ALL TRYOUT DATES?

Yes, we recommend your child attend all tryout dates to give the coaches more opportunity to evaluate your child.


IS THERE A FEE FOR TRYOUTS?

There is no fee for tryouts at the Bethesda Soccer Club.


HOW DO I KNOW WHAT AGE GROUP MY CHILD BELONGS IN?

The age groups are determined by US Youth Soccer. To see what age group your child belongs in you can refer to the AGE GROUP MATRIX.


ARE THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE?

Families interested in applying for a scholarship with the Bethesda Soccer Club should go to the following LINK and download the application form.

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