BUSC Newsletter

November 15, 2023

Hello, BUSC! The BUSC Fall season is nearing its completion! We wish all of our teams' good luck with their final games and State Cup runs!

Huge shout out to all of our staff, coaches, parents, managers and volunteers who all dedicate their time and resources to making this Fall season happen!

Tevin Jones, Director of Club Operations, tevinjones@busc.org

Kevin Crow, Technical Director, kevincrow@busc.org

One of the goals for the Ballistic United Soccer Club has always been to create the best possible learning environment for the players to be able grow, both as a player and as a person.

In order to provide the best path for the players to develop is to put the best staff in place to guide the players as they move through the program.

"The club has always prioritized and has been successful building a very experienced technical staff,” said Kevin Crow, the Executive Director of Ballistic. “I would rank our current staff as one of the top youth soccer club staffs in the country.”



We feel we have succeeded in that area and wanted to share some of the accomplishments of our talented staff!

Randy James is our Director of Recreational Programs. He brings almost 30 years of coaching experience to the table coaching at multitude of levels, Randy is the perfect person to oversee our Recreation program.

Drawing on his vast knowledge of coaching, he can help develop the Rec players to take the next step up. You can always find Randy around the Rec fields helping kids!

"I love my position at BUSC as it allows me to work with both coaches and players. My goal is not just about teaching them the skills of the sport; it's about fostering a long-term love for the game that goes beyond the field, developing their character and creating lasting memories of friendship and growth. "

A list of his qualifications

United States Soccer Federation, Chicago

·     U.S. Grassroots Instructors license, 2021 Kansas City, MO

·     U.S. National Youth License, 2008, Portland, OR

·     “A” license 1995, UC San Diego, La Jolla, CA

·     Earned and renewed (’02, ’08, ’12, 16) highest coaching license level available in the United States. The renewal courses are designed to augment previous courses and provide the latest trends in soccer. Currently a US Soccer Grassroots Instructor.

Education

St. Mary’s College, Moraga

·     Master of Arts, Kinesiology – Sports Studies Emphasis, conferred in September 2017

·     Single Subject (CLEAR, 2009), Physical Education (CLAD) Teaching Credential, Completed in May, 2007

·     Completed the St. Mary’s College Master’s curriculum with honors. The Sports Studies program is designed for collegiate teaching and coaching.

Please donate online HERE on Giving Tuesday, November 28, 2023.  

Your gift, no matter the size, will help unlock additional money donated by the Ballistic United Soccer Club (BUSC) Board of Directors.  

Your BUSC Board will match $1 for $1 - upwards of $2500 for the entire Giving Tuesday Campaign.

Every gift counts, and every gift makes a difference in furthering our mission and vision (Club Philosophy). You can designate where you would like your money used - for the General Fund or our Field Fund or for the MLS Next program

Join us on Giving Tuesday, November 28, 2023, and help drive bold new levels of growth that will further enable BUSC's success.  

Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law. And remember to see if your employer/company will match your donation to have a tripling effect!

Thank you in advance for your continued support and generosity!

Your BUSC Board of Directors

BUSC'S HOCKEY NIGHT OUT

The San Jose Sharks would like to invite BUSC to the SAP Center! Come enjoy the Sharks game on January 20th through this discounted link. Additionally, those in attendance will be receiving a Sharks themed Hawaiian shirt for our Summer in January game!

Purchase Deadline: Jan 19, 2024

Leadership:

U12-15: Leadership 1 (Academy)

Leadership 1 is the first step in the Leadership course we provide as a club. You must be recommended by your head coach to be placed in this program. We look at the different aspects of leadership and it’s application on the field and in real world situations.

U12-15: Leadership 2 (Roundtable)

Leadership 2 is the second program that our graduates of leadership 1 progress into. In this program we look at current situations in each team and reflect on how to improve the culture as leaders.

U15-U19: Leadership 3 (Impact)

Leadership 3 is an in world application as the Ballistic leaders go out into the world and work on community projects together. Players can automatically progress into this program after Leadership 1&2 or go through an application process if previously not going through those courses.

Dates: October 30th, November 27th, January 22nd, February 26th.

Times: 

Leadership 1: 4:00-5:15pm

Leadership 2: 5:15-6:30pm

Leadership 3: 6:30-7:15pm

Exciting news! BUSC is now offering exclusive spirit wear, allowing you to showcase your support for your club with pride! Grab your gear and represent your team in style.

Thank you to Huntington Learning Center for this wonderful partnership and opportunity for our players to grow not just on but OFF the field as well!!

"Academic success starts at Huntington"

For our younger players we have a $50 coupon! Make sure you let them know you are a BUSC member to receive the coupon!

For our Highschool age groups we have SAT/ACT prep tests!

If you have any additional questions reach out to Mona Sethi, make sure you mention that you are coming from BUSC!

sethim@hlcmail.com

Make a gift to BUSC any time to support our important programs. Pick where you want your gift applied, or make a gift to the BUSC General Fund for your gift to be used where it's most needed.

Thank you for supporting BUSC!

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