Academy
BRSC Winter Academy – Registration Open
Get technical and skills training during the winter break with BRSC Winter Academy. The Winter Academy season will train twice per week for five weeks at Premier Soccer Center Indoor Facility. The Winter Academy is open to U6-U9 (2015-2018 Boys and Girls) with competitive or recreational soccer backgrounds. BRSC Academy Director Andy Smothermon will oversee all training sessions. Training will focus on technical training, skills, and games.
(Tuesday & Thursday 5:30-6:45 pm)
The coaches for the program will include Academy Director Andy Smothermon, Executive Director Louie Smothermon, and other Academy staff coaches.
REGISTRATION
There will be a limited number of participants in this program. We hope you will consider whether your son or daughter will participate in this opportunity during the Winter season. Registration for this program opens Monday, October 17.
Register now for the Winter Academy.
Ages: (U6 – U9) Boys and Girls
Cost: $260 – 2 days a week
REGISTERLOCATION
DIRECTIONS
Take Bluebonnet to Nicholson (Hwy 30) and turn left. We are 3.7 miles down on the left, 2 miles past University Club. Our physical address is 1550 Gordon Simon Leblanc Road. However, in Google Maps, it is listed as “Gordon Simon Leblanc Dr.”
SCHEDULE
Tuesdays: (5:30-6:45 pm)
December 12, 19
January 2, 9, 16
Thursdays: (5:30-6:45 pm)
December 14, 21
January 4, 11, 18
PLAYER KIT
Winter Academy players can train in our Black Academy jerseys or white Recreation jerseys.
*Please have the players bring a soccer ball and water bottle to each practice session.
*Players must wear indoor soccer shoes or tennis shoes on the field. (No cleats allowed)
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Andy Smothermon at asmothermon@brsoccer.org
BRSC Academy – Fall Registration
Registration for the Fall Academy season for the Burbank, Central, and Zachary Campuses is now open!
The BRSC Academy program is a way for players to receive high-level coaching free from the stress of playing to win. We want players to improve technically and use creativity and improvisation to guide their way through the game. Our approach helps build the foundation of confident, creative players who are prepared to advance into a competitive atmosphere upon completion of the program.
The fall 2023 season is open to ages 5 - 11 (U6 - U12) boys and girl at Burbank and ages 8 - 16 at Central and Zachary.
The cost is $350 per player for a 10-week season. Players train three days a week at Burbank with playdates for select age groups. The Central and Zachary programs train twice a week.
Fall Academy Schedule
Training: Burbank Soccer Complex fields 26/27 - Boys & Girls Birth Years (2017-2010) U5-U13 training on Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:15 - 6:30 pm.
Training Satellite Campuses: Central at Lovett Rd. Park Thurs. and Fri. 5:00 – 6:30 pm; Zachary at Flanacher Rd. Park Tues. and Fri. 5:30 - 7:00 pm Field #4
Intra-Squad Games Burbank Soccer Complex fields 26/27 - Boys and Girls (2017-2010) U5-U13 on Wednesdays 5:15 - 6:30 pm.
Burbank Fall Academy 2023
Week 1- September 5-7
Week 2- September 12-14
Week 3- September 19-21
Week 4- September 26-28
Week 5- October 3-5
Week 6- October 10-12
Week 7- October 17-19
Week 8- October 24-26
Week 9- November 1-2
Week 10- November 7-9
Central Fall Academy 2023
Week 1- August 24
Week 2- August 29 & 31
Week 3- September 5 & 7
Week 4- September 12 & 14
Week 5- September 19 & 21
Week 6- September 26 & 28
Zachary Fall Academy 2023
Week 1- August 22 & 25
Week 2- August 29 & Sept. 1
Week 3- September 5 & 8
Week 4- September 12 & 15
Week 5- September 19 & 22
Week 6- September 26
Player Kit:
Academy players train in an all-black kit that is available for purchase at Third Coast Soccer on Perkins. All kits must include the Sherman & Balhoff sponsor logo on the front. All players will wear these uniforms for training and competitions. Due to the frequency of training, we advise that you purchase more than one jersey.
Please get in touch with Academy Director Andy Smothermon with questions.
Players wishing to participate in one or two BRSC Academy sessions at our Burbank Campus (Tuesday and/or Thursday) while participating in BRSC Recreational leagues can register for BRSC Rec Plus. Rec Plus is a separate registration from BRSC Academy and BRSC Recreational Soccer. The cost is $185 for one session per week and $285 for two sessions.
BRSC Summer Indoor Academy
We are taking BRSC Academy indoor for a 5-week program that will begin on May 16 and run through June 15. Training sessions will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-6:45 pm.
The Summer Academy is open to U6-U9 (2017-2014) Boys and Girls. The Academy Director has worked diligently on designing a unique and varied program that will incorporate technical training, skills, and games. The Summer Academy will incorporate two practice sessions indoors per week. The practice sessions will take place on the indoor field at Premier Soccer Center.
The coaches for the program will include Academy Director Andy Smothermon, Executive Director Louie Smothermon, and other Academy staff coaches.
There will be a limited number of participants in this program.
Ages: (U6 – U9) Boys and Girls
Cost: $250 – 2 days a week
Location: Premier Soccer Center
Player Kit:
Summer Academy players can train in the Black Academy jerseys or the White Recreation jerseys.
Schedule :
SUMMER ACADEMY PLAYER KIT
Summer Academy players can train in the Black jerseys or the White Recreation jerseys.
*Please have the players bring a soccer ball and water bottle to each practice session.
*Players need to wear indoor soccer shoes or tennis shoes on the field. (No cleats allowed)
Are there opportunities for development while my child plays rec soccer?
For many players, the joy of playing soccer with their friends and classmates is enough. However, there are lots of players who are looking for more – learning new skills, tactical instruction, assistance with proper technique, or a structured environment that is challenging. Depending on the age of the player, there are several different opportunities for parents and players to join in addition to their recreational teams.
BRSC Academy
The Academy program is for parents and players who are looking for more frequent training opportunities in an environment that are focused on player development. The Academy Program is available at the Burbank (ages 5-12), Central (ages 8-15), and Zachary campuses (ages 8-15).
Players train under the direction of BRSC Staff coaches to learn the five pillars of the game: Technical, Tactical (Principles of Play), Physical, Psychological, and Social. Players are loosely placed into player pools based on age and skill level to create a challenging environment for each player.
BRSC PreCompetitive
The BRSC U10/U11 Junior Competitive Program introduces players to the competitive program. Players train three times a week under the direction of professional, certified staff coaches. Training sessions are held Tuesday through Thursday evenings with limited local travel for games on the weekends. NOTE: The boys program is currently full and not taking additional players. At this time space is only available for 2013 – 2015 girls.
BRSC Rec Plus
The Rec Plus program allows players to train with the BRSC Academy Program or the BRSC Junior Competitive Program at the Burbank Campus. This program allows players to attend their choice of one or two training sessions. It’s perfect for players with busy schedules or who wish to pick up an extra training session. Players in the Rec Plus program do not participate in games.
For players in middle school and above, BRSC offers seasonal programs such as the BRSC High School Training Program and Partners in Development (coming soon).
Most of all, we recommend that all players find time to get touches on the ball outside of structured training sessions. These opportunities allow players to freely explore their creativity and focus on skills that most interest them. For younger players, we encourage parents to actively participate in free play and always offer positive feedback and positive reinforcement. Focus more on ball manipulation instead of kicking a ball into a net. The book “Soccer Starts at Home” by Tom Byer is a must-read for any soccer parent.
