BASA United Overview

  • A higher level of play than rec without the year round commitment of a travel team through DASC.
  • Training with professional coach.
  • Player development is a focus.
  • Provides interested players a more competitive environment than the recreational program.

Age Groups

  • Unlike Rec, which groups by grade, BASA United must group by birth year. This is a national mandate and all teams above the rec level comply.
  • Depending on numbers, teams may consist of combined age groups.
  • U9-U12 may combine within 2 age groups (2 birth years)
  • U13-U19 may combine within 3 age groups (3 birth years)

U9-U12
Player-Centered vs Team-Centered

  • For the U9-U12 ages, this program emphasizes individual player development, not team results. It is critical at this stage to master the basic ball skills needed for soccer.
  • Players should expect to play all positions to aid in this.
  • The goal is to develop stronger players now for stronger teams later.

U13-U19

  • Individual development is still a focus, but now developing the team comes into play.
  • The development of the player at the U9-U12 groups transfers to stronger teams at the U13-U19 groups.

Coaches

  • Director of Coaching, Becky Heiberger-McCabe
  • Team Coaches are parent volunteers*
  • Other licensed coaches if needed

*Teams MUST have a parent volunteer coach in place to be viable.

Parent Roles

Head Coach

  • Plan/schedule team training sessions
  • Attend the professional team training sessions
  • Discuss/implement team strategy with DOC
  • Relate positively with players

Assistant Coach(es)

  • Assist in all aspects of head coach duties

Team Manager

  • Assist coach in communication with team
  • Assist in coordinating games and tournaments
  • Administration of player passes and other documents needed for games and tournaments

Treasurer

  • Manage team funds collected and dispersed for tournaments.

Supporter

  • Foster a love for the game and a desire to work with the ball at home. Encourage your child to do his/her best and enjoy the game of soccer outside of team activities! A CRITICAL ROLE!!!!

BASA-Provided Support for Team Personnel

  • Guidelines/explanations for organizing team
  • Coaching support and age-specific curriculum
  • Education/support for team managers

BASA United Seasons

  • 2 seasons: Fall & Spring
  • Spring: April-June
  • Fall: August-October

Training/Practices

  • Teams will train 2x/week
  • 1x/week with Director of Coaching, Becky Heiberger-McCabe
  • 1x/week with team coach
  • Training focus is technical basics and small-sided tactics (1v1, 2v1, 2v2, 3v2)
  • Minimal large group tactics emphasized at U9-U12. This is emphasized more in U13-U19

Games & Tournaments

Teams will compete in 3-4tournaments/events and play 1-3 single games.

Placement Sessions

  • Primary Purpose: To get an idea of numbers and level of player overall. The technical/tactical, coachability, and attitude of each player will be considered when choosing BASA United teams.

Cost is $175/season

This includes:

  • 3-4 events/tournaments and 1-3 single games
  • All training sessions
  • All administrative costs and papers required by the State including insurance, registration fees, and player passes

Uniforms

  • Jerseys are ordered on a 2-3 year cycle. For the first 2 years, players will pay a deposit of $50 for 2 sets of uniform tops that will be turned back in at the end of each season. On the final year of the cycle, BASA will retain the $50 and players will retain their jerseys. This will save families money by costing $50 for multiple years instead of each year.
  • Players provide their own black shorts and black socks for all games.

Questions???

BASA Director of Coaching, Becky Heiberger-McCabe

605-906-7381