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 February 2012

Greetings !

 

It's not Spring yet, but Buckingham United still has news to share.  Lots on our agenda for the upcoming Spring Season- GK & Coaches Clinics,  Annual EPYSA Workshops, March into Cups Tourney, State Cups, and much more.    

 

Hopefully this newsletter will have you thinking of warmer days and green grass.  For now, there's indoor turf and Season planning!

 

If you have any BUSC news to share, please email us! 

 

Becky

In This Issue
GK Clinic (free)
March into Cups 2012
BUSC Tryouts
EPYSA Workshops
U7 and U8 Academy
COACHES CORNER
Coaches Clinic
Kang Scholarship Nominations are Due
REMINDER- Last chance for this popular clinic!
BUSC Winter GK Clinic with Ryan Hayward 

This Sunday, February 19th at Toal Soccer Academy in Lambertville!  Free to BUSC members

 

Here are the times for each group:

  • 2-3pm (U9 to U11)
  • 3-4pm (U12 & up)  

GK MThere a few openings.  To reserve your spot, click here!

 

BUSC March into Cups 2012

March 17th (Girls) & 18th (Boys)

RAINDATES:  June 2nd (Girls) & 3rd (Boys) 

 
BUSC Teams!
 
Be on the look out for a communication from Our Tournament Director, Hung Do this week!  Lots of important information and details for your team.

MIC 2012 
BUSC Team QUICK Reminders:
  • Girls play Saturday, and boys teams volunteer
  • Sunday, the Girls' teams volunteer and boys play on Sunday.

Many Thanks for all of your help!

 
If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, or want to help out, please contact  our Tournament Director,
 
BUSC Tryouts  

We will be hosting our open try-outs for the teams beginning the week of April 23rd  Schedules will be posted shortly on our tryout info webpage.

 

Special note on Rising U15 Girls

"Serious and experienced travel players interested in playing for Buckingham Heat U14 Girls going to U15's in the fall please contact Head Coach Kristian Bates: Kristianbates@hotmail.com or 267-403-1021"

 

EPYSA Wkshp
EPYSA Workshops and AGM  

MARCH 3, 2012 | 9AM - 3PM
United Sports Training Center   Downingtown, PA

 

All kids are free to enter the Workshop!

Over the next few weeks we will be putting a spotlight on some of the on-field clinicians as well as some of our classroom session presenters. 


 
2012 Preliminary Schedule of Events*

 

Saturday, March 3, 2012

FIELD SESSIONS

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Turf 1 - Sue Ryan: Training Evironments for Elite Players
Turf 2 - Don D'Ambra: Patterns in the Attacking Third 

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Turf 1 - Jim Barlow: Small Sided Games to Foster Development
Turf 2 - Mike Curry: Goalkeeping Session

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Turf 1 - Paul Riley: Creating Space Through Skill Movement and Thinking
Turf 2 - Dr. Lew Atkinson: Possession to Split Defenders

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Turf 1 - Mike Barr: Soccer Activities for Ages 4 & 5
Turf 2 - Tom Carlin: The Art of Team Defending in Numbers 
For a full list please check out our website.
BUSC Spring 2012 U7 & U8 Academy 
 

Registration is closing soon!  Please note, we are very close to capacity.

 

These Introductory programs are for players that are born between 8/1/03 & 7/31/05.

 

Fun and Creative Instruction!

  • All programs are run by BUSC Director of Coaching, Ryan Hayward.  
  • Sessions are held Every Friday April 6th - June 1st
  • No Rainouts for training sessions!
  • please click here for more info

 Register Today!

 

Academy Spring

COACHES CORNER 
COACHES Clinic!
 
A Winter Coaching Clinic has also been Scheduled.  This is for all Coaches and assistant Coaches. 
 
Presented by: BUSC DOC Ryan Hayward. The topic will be passing/receiving techniques, passing combinations, and functional possession games for all ages.
 
 
When:  Saturday, February 25th, 1-3pm

Where:  TSA Warminster - 1091 Mearns Road, Warminster, PA 18974.

What to bring/wear:  You will be participating in the exercises, so please dress appropriately.

Indoor sneakers or cleats are acceptable. (You will also need a notebook and pen)

How to Register:  Easy sign up form!  CLICK HERE

Need more info? Please email ryanhayward@totalsoccer.us

 

KANG Scholarship Reminder to U12-U15 Coaches (Head and Assistants)

 

Attention BUSC Travel Coaches (U12 to U15)-

Nominate a player for the KANG Scholarships!! 

Nomination Info & Form

Age qualification is 11 to 14 in 2012.  

Due date is March 1st.

"We are looking to identify adolescents between the ages of 11 and 14 who are passionate about soccer.

Young individuals whose aspirations could be assisted financially by a scholarship to attend advanced training camps or private lessons.  If you have such a player who also exhibits the characteristics of perseverance, persistence, creativity and is highly motivated to go the extra mile, please nominate him/her. "

They should exhibit:

Perseverance

Creativity

High Motivation

Persistence

The awarded scholarships can be used to pursue their passion via advanced training at camps or private lessons.

 You may also email  coleballay@gmail.com for more information.  

ColeBallay.org

KANG Fest Info 

 

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