Rising Elites: Pre-Elite Winter Program
Baton Rouge Soccer Club is offering a new training opportunity for U10–U12 boys and girls who are looking to take the next step in their development.
The program is designed to identify players with the potential to join BRSC’s Pre-Elite program while also providing additional training for players who are already part of the Pre-Elite pool. This supplemental program is in addition to their current competitive team and is open to player currently outside of the BRSC/LA Elite program.
What to Expect
The program will begin with a tryout day, giving our coaching staff an opportunity to evaluate players and identify those who may be ready for the Pre-Elite pathway.
Following the tryout, selected players will participate in an 8-week training program, with one training session each week focused on player development and preparing players for the demands of the Pre-Elite level.
The program may also include opportunities for players to put their training into action, including:
- Competitive games
- Additional match opportunities
Whether your player is already part of the Pre-Elite pool or is looking for an opportunity to earn a place in the program, this is a chance to receive additional training, compete and continue developing their game.
FIFA 11+: A Smarter Warm-Up for Soccer Players
Performance and injury prevention go hand in hand. At BRSC, developing players means more than improving technical and tactical skills. We also want to help players build the movement, strength, balance and coordination habits that can help keep them healthy and available to train and compete.
That’s why BRSC encourages age-appropriate FIFA warm-up and injury-prevention programs as part of our teams’ training routines.
FIFA 11+ Kids: Building Good Habits Early
For younger players, FIFA 11+ Kids was developed specifically as a youth-oriented injury-prevention program. FIFA introduced the program as an adaptation of its FIFA 11+ approach for children.
The program uses age-appropriate activities to develop things like balance, coordination, agility, strength and movement control, while getting players ready to play.
For young players, the goal isn’t simply to “warm up.” It’s to make good movement habits part of their soccer experience from an early age.
Learn more:
FIFA 11+: Preparing Players 14 and Up
For players 14 and older, FIFA recommends the FIFA 11+ injury-prevention program. FIFA describes it as a comprehensive program developed by an international group of experts.
Rather than relying on jogging and static stretching alone, FIFA 11+ incorporates exercises focused on strength, balance, coordination, movement quality and soccer-specific preparation.
The program is designed to be incorporated regularly into training, making injury prevention part of the team’s normal routine rather than something addressed only after an injury occurs.
Learn more:
FIFA 11+: A Complete Warm Up Program
Whether a player is just beginning their soccer journey or competing at a high level, preparing the body for training and competition is an important part of development.
At BRSC, we want players to develop skills that extend beyond what they do with the ball. Building strength, balance, coordination and proper movement patterns can help players become more prepared athletes while creating habits they can carry throughout their soccer careers.
The key is simple. Begin age-appropriate practice, stay consistent, and include a quality warm-up in each training.
BRSC College Recruitment Showcase
The BRSC College Recruiting Showcase provides High School athletes in the state with the opportunity to be evaluated and scouted by college coaches from the D1 to NAIA level. The session will begin with a panel discussion to prepare players and help them understand what coaches look for. It will include a presenter and player Q&A (10:00 – 11:00 AM). The players will take the pitch for a 15-minute warm-up and begin their field session with college coaches from 11:15 AM – 12:45 AM. We’ll follow that up with an hour-long lunch break and go into gameplay from 2:00 – 3:45 pm.
Questions? Contact Pedro Rodriguez.
Event Itinerary:
- 9:30–10:00 AM – Registration
- 10:00–11:00 AM – Welcome & Panel
- Presenter Q&A
- Player Q&A
- 11:00–11:15 AM – Warm-Up
- 11:15 AM–12:45 PM – Field Session with College Coaches
- 12:45–1:45 PM – Lunch Break
- 2:00–3:45 PM – Games
- 3:45–4:00 PM – Closing Remarks
GIRLS
December 6, 2026
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- New Mexico State University – NCAA Division I
- Northwestern State University – NCAA Division I
- Nicholls State University – NCAA Division I
- Schreiner University – NCAA Division III
- LeTourneau University – NCAA Division III
- Xavier University of Louisiana – NAIA
- Centenary College – NCAA Division III
- Millsaps College – NCAA Division III
- Belhaven University – NCAA Division III
- Copiah-Lincoln CC– Junior College (NJCAA)
- Miss Gulf Coast CC – Junior College (NJCAA)
- LSU Eunice Bengals – Junior College (NCJAA)
- LSU-Alexandria – NAIA
BOYS
December 13, 2026
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- University of Texas at Tyler – NCAA Division II
- Young Harris College – NCAA Division II
- Southwestern University – NCAA Division III
- Schreiner University – NCAA Division III
- PCDA (Pre-College Development Academy)
- William Carey University – NAIA
Winter Middle School League
The Baton Rouge Middle School Soccer program gives young student-athletes, boys and girls, the opportunity to participate in a fun and competitive league in affiliation with their school. Special considerations are available to students who wish to join but do not have a team participating in the league from their school. This is done to allow every child to play.
Team placement will be contingent on several factors: age, grades in school, playing experience, and ability level. Coaches' recommendations will be considered, with the league director having the final say regarding team placement. Players are allowed to play with their middle school and club teams simultaneously.
Players without a team can contact Chris Mitchell or visit the BRSC office for assistance with possible team placement.
The league includes multiple boys and girls divisions. The Middle school soccer league is open to kids from the 5th through 8th grade.
Learn more and register for the Middle School Winter League here.
2026/27 MS SEASON TIMELINE
Thursday, Oct. 1st
MS online registration opens
Friday, Oct 30th
Last day to register without a late fee
Tuesday, Nov 3rd at 6 pm
MS scheduling meeting (coaches only)
BREC Jefferson Hwy Park
8133 Jefferson Hwy, BR, LA 70809
The 2026-2027 BRSC Middle School Soccer Season includes 6 games plus an end-of-season tournament.
Nov. 13 – Nov 16
1st Weekend of MS games
Nov. 20 – Nov 22
2nd Weekend of MS games
Nov. 28 – Nov 30
3rd Weekend of MS games
Dec. 4 – Dec. 7
4th Weekend of MS games
Dec. 13 – Dec. 14
5th Weekend of MS games
Dec. 18 – Dec. 20
6th Weekend of MS games
Dec. 21 - Jan. 2
Christmas/New Year's Break - NO games or night practices at BB
Jan. 3 – Jan 4th
7th Weekend of MS games
Jan. 5th
Deadline for MS teams to decide if they will participate in MS tournament
Jan. 8 – Jan. 11th
Rainout Weekend
Jan. 15 – Jan 17
MS end-of-the-year tournament
Nominate – Rec. Coach of the Week
The success and growth of BRSC’s recreational program depend on the hard work of the volunteer coaches. Each week we will recognize the outstanding coaches who exemplify BRSC’s core values – a commitment to excellence, innovation, togetherness, leadership, and respect.
All nominations will be reviewed and selected by the Recreational Director and Recreational Director of Coaching based on the criteria mentioned above. BRSC will recognize winners on the Baton Rouge Soccer Club social media.
To nominate a deserving coach, complete the following form in its entirety and email a photo to tbland@brsoccer.org.