Competitive Player Placement Process
Players interested in participating in the BRSC Competitive Program will attend a two-day Player Placement Process (PPP). Through this identification program, BRSC coaches evaluate players to better group players based on ability. The PPP also allows the club to assess the entire age group and arrange staff needs for the upcoming season/year.
Players are issued a number at registration. As the athletes go through a training progression, our staff will evaluate their performance relative to the five components of soccer. These include:
Technical Ability – skill proficiency
Technical Speed – ability to execute skill at top speed
Tactical Application – understanding of time and space, movement with and without the ball, field vision, ability to combine with other players, speed of thought, etc.
Physical Attributes – speed, strength on the ball (tackling & shielding ball)
Psychological Dimensions – competitiveness, work ethic, interaction with teammates, coachability, etc.
BRSC coaches assess each player and assign a number 1-6 to correspond with our team colors and small-sided fields. Players/teams are created based on the overall rating and the coach’s comments.
An email of player placement will arrive with a request to decline or accept the assignment. Players must agree and pay the registration and team fees before placement is finalized. Per LSA policy, BRSC must withhold team invitations until a specified timeline.
If you have questions about the Player Placement Process or are interested in joining the BRSC Competitive Program, please contact Kevin Hoeprich.
TENTATIVE 2026/27 PLAYER PLACEMENT PROCESS
For the 2026/27 season, US Youth Soccer (USYS), American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), and US Club – have agreed to adopt an age group formation cycle running from August 1 to July 31, beginning with each Organization Member’s 2026-2027 season/registration year. This change is reflected in the Player Placement Process chart below.
Questions? Contact Marvin Smith and Kevin Hoeprich.
| AGE GROUP | CURRENT BIRTH YEAR | 2026/27 SCHOOl YEAR (BORN BETWEEN) | PLAYER PLACEMENT DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| U6 | Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021 | |
| U7 | Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 - July 31, 2020 | |
| U8 | Jan 1- Dec 31, 2018 | Aug 1, 2018 - July 31, 2019 | |
| U9 | Jan 1- Dec 31, 2017 | Aug 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018 | |
| U10 | Jan 1- Dec 31, 2016 | Aug 1, 2016 - July 31, 2017 | April 13 & 14, 2026 (Boys & Girls) |
| U11 | Jan 1- Dec 31, 2015 | Aug 1, 2015 - July 31, 2016 | April 13 & 14, 2026 (Boys & Girls) |
| U12 | Jan 1- Dec 31, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 - July 31, 2015 | April 15 & 16, 2026 (Boys & Girls) |
| U13 | Jan 1- Dec 31, 2013 | Aug 1, 2013 - July 31, 2014 | May 26 & 27, 2026 (Boys & Girls) |
| U14 | Jan 1- Dec 31, 2012 | Aug 1, 2012 - July 31, 2013 | May 28 & 29, 2026 (Boys & Girls) |
| U15 | Jan 1- Dec 31, 2011 | Aug 1, 2011 - July 31, 2012 | May 26 & 27, 2026 (Boys & Girls) |
| U16 | Jan 1- Dec 31, 2010 | Aug 1, 2010 - July 31, 2011 | May 28 & 29, 2026 (Boys & Girls) |
| U17 | Jan 1- Dec 31, 2009 | Aug 1, 2009 - July 31, 2010 | June 1 & 2, 2026 (Boys & Girls) |
| U18 | Jan 1- Dec 31, 2008 | Aug 1, 2008 - July 31, 2009 | June 1 & 2, 2026 (Boys & Girls) |
| U19 | Jan 1- Dec 31, 2007 | Aug 1, 2007 - July 31, 2008 | June 1 & 2, 2026 (Boys & Girls) |
Players will be notified of their placement via invitation email. Per LSA policy, invitations cannot be emailed before noon.
ALL responses (accept/decline) MUST be made online within 5 days of invitation receipt.
TEAM CAMP
U13 - U19
U9/U10 - U12
FIRST PRACTICES
U9/U10 - U12 Monday, August 3, 2026
Competitive Player Placement Process Format
The Player Placement Process includes activities that are soccer-specific and realistic. While the PPP sessions vary by year and age group, the following example formats can be helpful for players new to the process. Each player must bring a ball, a refillable water bottle, and dress appropriately (e.g., shin guards, shorts, socks). Check-in for the event will take place 30 minutes prior to each session. Each player will receive a BRSC T-shirt to be worn both nights.
DAY 1
- 5 minutes Ice Breaker (fun games) & Stretch
- 15 minutes of technical application (First touch, dribbling, passing, receiving and turning, etc.)
- 5 minutes break
- 20 minutes of small (3v2) group tactical application possession oriented games
- 5 minutes break
- 35 minutes of large (4V4-5V5) group games (this allows us to see if the players can transfer their technical and tactical skills into the big game)
- 5 minutes cool down - closing
Note: Goalkeepers will work with our goalkeeper coach for the entire session
DAY 2
- 5 minutes Warm-up & Stretch
- 15 minutes of technical application (First touch, dribbling, passing, receiving and turning, etc.)
- 5 minutes break
- Two 30 minutes of large group games (this allows us to see if the players can transfer their technical and tactical skills into the big game)
- 5 minutes cool down - closing
Note: Goalkeepers are integrated with the rest of the field players after the first twenty-five minutes
