BUSC Newsletter

October 15, 2023

Hello, BUSC! The BUSC Fall Classic tournament was a huge success! With nearly 140 teams attending!

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

Jerry Losson is our Director of Coaching MLSNEXT. Well-known and respected by many through youth soccer circles in the United States, Losson guides the Ballistic MLSNEXT program and has moved it to one of the elite programs in the country.

So respected by others, Losson was appointed by 14 other MLSNEXT programs to represent them in meetings and discussions with MLS leadership.

"Ballistic is a part of me, and I think we fit well together. Our "Why's" are both about the growth of our youth through the treasures within the game of soccer. Our value of Accountability, perseverance and aspiration are aligned. I'm excited for Chapter 2: the future 20+ years of our relationship!"

A list of his qualifications

·     National A License, USSF 1/23/23

·   National B License, USSF 1/02/97

·   Academy Director, U.S. Soccer 8/04/20

·   B.S. Physical Education/Kinesiology

·   M.S. Education, Curriculum Development 

USYS LEAGUE AMERICA FESTIVAL

USYS League America Festival hosted on Oct. 28-29 fosters stimulation and excitement about soccer in an effort to increase the recreational players interest in and love for the game.

The USYS League America Festival, formerly United Cup, in collaboration with Pleasanton RAGE Girls Soccer club and Ballistic United Soccer Club, aim to provide recreational youth soccer players an opportunity to experience a consistent and high-quality statewide tournament in a fun, family-like atmosphere. We want the recreational player to feel special and have fun! The League America Festival gives US Youth Soccer State Associations another benefit to bring even more service to current members and a tool to use in increasing membership enrollment. All BUSC Rec teams from U9-U14 will participate in this event.  

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

PASS.....It's not just about the Soccer, it's a Community!!

 The Pleasanton Adult Soccer League has been around for more than over 50 years. Given any Sunday during the Fall or Spring seasons, you see many groups of people sitting around hanging out after their soccer games. Some days they BBQ and play volleyball as well, especially after the last game of the season.

 Last season the league had a fundraiser out at the fields for a former player, Rob Reid, who had passed away from cancer. They raised $3,000 from an auction and had a Celebration of Life. Rob grew up playing in the BUSC league and later in life played in the PASS League.



 Last Tuesday the league decided to get a few teams to play trivia at Bottle Taps. They managed to get 4 teams of 8 and had players from 5 different teams from the league. It was a lot of fun and good to have players from different teams get together.

The PASS League is always looking for new people and accepts players of all skill levels. If interested please contact Angela Woodward... angwoodward@comcast.net  

Ballistic United Soccer Club is proud to be offering camps which happen the first three Fridays of each month throughout the season. For additional information please contact our Camps Director, Brett Rosenberger brettrosenberger@busc.org

• KING OF THE CLUB (KOTC) (9/1,10/6,11/3)

Who is the Teamwork Master, Players compete monthly, 2v2 to 4v4 formats, Different teams, Scoring emphasizes skill & Teamwork. Click Here

• ELITE SKILLS(9/8,10/13,11/10) + KOTC (9/1,10/6,11/3)

All of King of the Club dates PLUS Elite Skills training dates! Ball Mastery, Juggling, 1v1 Moves ,1st Touch, Aerial Balls, Defending Technique, Move Sequencing, 2v2 Application INCLUDES KotC. Click Here

• POSITION PHOCUS(9/15,10/20,11/17) + KOTC(9/1,10/6,11/3)

All of King of the Club dates PLUS Position Phocus training dates! Position-Specific Training, Position Skills, Positioning, Position Responsibilities in Tactics INCLUDES KotC. Click Here

• Ballistic is excited to announce that it is bringing back a year-round futsal program. Trainings will be opt in for an additional fee and will be held every Monday starting 9/4/23-11/20/23. For additional information and registration please click the link below or contact Walter Pratte walterpratte@busc.org

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