ABOUT BRSC ACADEMY
BRSC Academy is for players and parents who are looking for a structured environment focused on player development. BRSC conducts each session with professional Academy Coaches who follow the Academy Pathway and Curriculum.
- Burbank Campus - Ages 5 - 11
BRSC Academy creates an emotionally healthy and physically challenging atmosphere embodied by favorable sportsmanship and athletic activity.
We believe that each of our players is unique, and we set individual goals and objectives for each of them. We demand commitment, hard work, integrity, and personal responsibility. Through the development of skills, principles of play, and teamwork, we intend to experience the joy of learning and working together.
In the BRSC Academy program, we measure achievement not in terms of win/loss record, but through individual growth and personal bests. Character development is our most important goal. If you have questions about BRSC Academy, view our FAQ section or email BRSC Academy Director Chris Mitchell or Program Administrator Tracy Phipps. To see how BRSC Academy compares to other programs, visit our Program Comparison page.
Burbank and Zachary Academy players train in an all-black kit, which is available at Third Coast Soccer on Perkins. All players will wear the all-black, Academy uniform for training and competitions. Due to the frequency of practice, we strongly advise you to purchase more than one jersey. BRSC Academy is currently available at the Burbank Soccer Complex.
CAMPUS OPTIONS
BURBANK
TRAINING:
Tues. & Thurs 5:15 - 6:30 pm
Burbank Soccer Complex fields 26
Ages: 5 - 11
Intra-Squad Games:
Burbank Soccer Complex fields 26
U6-U12 games on Wednesday 5:15-6:30pm.
CENTRAL
Due to low registration numbers, we will not hold a Spring 25 Academy in Central.
TRAINING:
Mon. and Wed 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Lovett Rd. Park
1st & 2nd Graders
UNIFORM:
Red Recreational Jersey
PROGRAM OPTIONS:
Choose to attend Monday and Wednesday or your choice of either.
Changes to attendance day must be communicated in advance for staff planning purposes.
ZACHARY
Due to low registration numbers, we will not hold a Spring 25 Academy in Zachary.
TRAINING:
Tues. & Thurs. 5:00 - 6:15 pm 1st - 4th Grade
Tues. & Thurs. 6:30 - 7:45 pm 5th - 12th Grade
Flanacher Rd. Park #4
UNIFORM:
Red Recreational Jersey
PROGRAM OPTIONS:
Choose to attend Tuesday and Thursday or your choice of either.
Changes to attendance day must be communicated in advance for staff planning purposes.
For additional information, please contact the Academy Director, Andy Smothermon or contact the office at 225.924.2157.
ACADEMY - PLAYER PATHWAY
The Player Pathway is the hierarchy of programs established by BRSC to provide players with the opportunity to advance to the highest levels of play. Each step builds upon the previous one to assist players with skill development and tactical understanding as they transition to the next level of play. BRSC Academy is an introductory to the competitive Player Pathway with an emphasis on preparing players to advance to BRSC Pre-competitive or Competitive depending on age.

SUMMER SEASON
Summer Academy Schedule
Open to Boys & Girls | Ages U6–U10 (Birth Years 2015–2019)
Join us this summer for an exciting 6-week training program designed specifically for young players looking to develop their game in a fun and supportive environment.
Led by our Academy Director, the program features a dynamic mix of technical drills, skill development, and small-sided games all tailored to age and ability.
Program Highlights:
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Two indoor training sessions per week
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Focus on fundamentals, technique, and game play
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Air-conditioned indoor facility — rain or shine!
SPRING SEASON
BURBANK
Spring Academy 2025
Week 2: February 25-27
Week 3: March 5-6 (Off Mardi Gras Day)
Week 4: March 11-13
Week 5: March 18-20
Week 6: March 25-27
Week 7: April 1-3
Week 8: April 8-10
Week 9: April 15-17
(Spring Break- April 22-24)
Week 10: April 29-May 1

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Academy players are required to have the following at every match and training session.
- Black Academy (Burbank only) kit for training days and games day (can be purchased at Third Coast Soccer Store)
- Soccer ball
- Water bottle
- Shin guards
It is recommended that parents have sun screen or bug spray on hand should the need arise
BRSC ACADEMY TRAINING FORMAT
Players are loosely divided by birth year for training day allocation. Within each age group, BRSC coaches divide players into training "pools" based on numerous factors. Our coaches adhere to a strict coaching paradigm created so that every child, regardless of ability, is facing an appropriate level of challenge. Each season's training format will begin with three weeks of training in technical stations, followed by three weeks of a whole-part-whole method, four weeks of Academy Session, and two weeks of "let them play" SSG's.
All Intra-Squad Games (ISG) are small-sided games. The date and times of ISGs vary by campus.
- Burbank Academy: Wednesdays from 5:15 to 6:30 pm
Small-sided games allow our staff the ability to manipulate the number of players, size of the field, and conditions/restrictions of the games to highlight the Principles of Play that we want to focus on at that time.

Play Days/Festivals (U9 - 2011 birth year) are a collaborative effort with nearby soccer clubs to bring local Academy type programs together for competition. We use these play days as a stepping stone for the U10 program. Festivals are informal tournament play with round-robin play and no playoffs.
"THE ACADEMY PROGRAM WORKS. IF YOUR CHILD LOVES TO PLAY AS MUCH AS MY CHILDREN DO, THEY WILL BENEFIT FROM THE TRAINING FROM PROFESSIONAL BRSC COACHES. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!"
-BRSC Academy Parent
BRSC ACADEMY DEVELOPMENT APPROACH
The scope of our development will be to educate and challenge our athletes within the five pillars of the game: Technical, Tactical (Principles of Play), Physical, Psychological, and Social. We have designed a Player Pathway, which is organized specifically for each age group and gender.
This pathway will help our professional coaching staff implement our curriculum. Our goal is to develop technically gifted athletes who will use creativity and improvisation to guide their way through the beautiful game.
There will be three main areas of our coaching paradigm.

1. Technique - We craft creative repetitive exercises that cultivate technical proficiency.
2. Kinesthetic Awareness - breaking down complex mechanical movements of the human body in a multidirectional plane to ensure injury prevention and maximize physical potential.
3. Information Overload - utilize exercises that develop quick and accurate decision making in highly pressurized situations.
Upon completion of the BRSC Academy, players are ready to advance to the rigors of the BRSC Competitive program.
ACADEMY FAQ
Soccer's Academy program is unlike anything you may experience in other youth spots. It's understandable to have questions. Here are a few of the common questions we receive about the BRSC Academy. Click the questions below to view a drop down with the answer. Contact Academy Director Chris Mitchell with any questions you do not see listed below.