Press from the Pitch 2013 Spring Soccer

CBAA Soccer

September 2012

The Press from the Pitch

This Email Includes News on...

IM Spring Registration

IM Program Overview

IM Spring Season Plans

Program/Coaching Director

Intro to Travel U7-U8 Academy

TOPSoccer

Soccer Committee

Volunteer

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IM Spring Soccer Season Registration is open

Dear Parents,

Another reminder that registration for the CBAA spring soccer season is open through the end of January and that you can register by visiting the CBAA IM website or click here to begin your registration.

The CBAA intramural soccer program remains one of the largest recreational programs in the region and provides a high quality of age-appropriate instruction and competition for kids of all ages and ability. As Program and Coaching Director, Neil Smart remains actively involved on the field to ensure that the program provides a fun setting for kids (and parents) to learn the game, improve their skills and, most importantly, have fun!

CBAA Intramural Soccer Program Overview

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Here's a brief overview of the IM program

Junior Division

U5: parent child clinics and 3v3 games

U6: interactive team clinics and 3v3 games

U7 & U8: one midweek practice and small sided 4v4 (u7) and 5v5 (u8) games. Coming in the spring of 2013 the u7 & u8 will incorporate a new practice approach to add scheduling flexibility, improve player development and balance the skill level among all teams. Look for more details coming soon!

U10: one midweek practices, continued emphasis on small sided games and age group festivals overseen by Neil where he has worked to establish a series of 'stepping stone' programs that help players transition smoothly between age groups.

Senior Division

In addition to their regular season the Senior Division players also have tournament opportunities and an inter club (JIL) league in the fall.

U12: Neil introduced 8v8 for u12 in 2012 to give players at this crucial stage of development more touches on the ball and more involvement in their games. This age group also has fun soccer festivals each season.

U15 & u18: these age groups play the full game and Neil is available to run training that focuses on technical and tactical areas of the game in addition to focusing on fitness with the ball and positional training and advice. The key here is to keep these players playing the game at whatever level through college years and into adult life.

For those players interested in advancing their skills and testing their game against advanced competition, the club offers Select Tournament options in the senior division at the end of each season.

In March we will be running a series of indoor clinics for Senior Division players and all IM coaches prior to practices beginning (weather permitting!) the week of April 1. Stay tuned for more details!

IM Spring Season

In addition to working with the u5 & u6 kids every week, Neil and his staff also run clinics and festivals for every other age group so all of our IM players get the opportunity to experience professional training. Neil will also be arranging squad training events for u7 & u8, goalkeeper development clinics for older players and the ever popular coaches clinics and games.

If you have any soccer related questions about the spring season please feel free to contact Neil at programsdir@cbaasoccer.com. Neil is always happy to hear from parents and coaches his aim is to create a great soccer experience for every player in the program.

As you can see Neil is working hard to prepare for a great spring season! We look forward to seeing your child on the field soon!

Register now for spring soccer at the club IM website

Our IM Program & Coaching Director

Neil Smart has an affiliation with CBAA that goes back to 1987! He will continue overseeing all aspects of player development and training in the spring and fall seasons. In addition Neil also works closely with our parent coaches to help them provide a great soccer playing experience for our players. The spring and fall season programs are complemented by Neil's Smart Soccer summer camps where players can continue to fine tune their skills in between seasons.

U7-U8 Academy

BUSC Travel Soccer Intro Sessions

The BUSC U7 and U8 Academy registraiton will open January 22nd. The Academy has grown in popularity with the young players and is now offered 3 seasons: Fall, Winter and Spring. The training sessions are designed to be developmental and fun, and we will be encouraging them to be as creativ e as possible, and play the most attractive, fun soccer that they can. The Session are led by BUSC's Director of Coaching, Ryan Hayward BUSC has programs for the U7 and U8 age group.

U7 COED Academy (4/5 to 6/14 - 10 weeks, no session 5/24)

5 - 6:15pm

1-2 festivals (dates TBD)

Saturdays 2-4pm

U8 Boys and U8 Girls (4/5 to 6/14 - 10 weeks, no session 5/24)

6:15 - 7:30pm

3-4 festivals (dates TBD)

Saturdays 2-4pm

A Special Note to Parents: The CBAA Buckingham United U7/U8 Academy is intended to be a supplement to your child's existing soccer team, and players are strongly encouraged to participate in the CBAA Intramural Soccer season. The two programs are not mutually exclusive, and players that participate in both will surely benefit from the fun learning environments provided by IM Program Director, Neil Smart, and BUSC Academy Director, Ryan Hayward. Both program directors are working together to eliminate scheduling conflicts, making participation in both programs possible

TOPSoccer

TOPSoccer, or The Outreach Program for Soccer, is a nationally run organization under the U.S. Youth Soccer organization. It helps get soccer programs, targeting special needs children, started in communities.This program adjusts to the needs of each individual and allows each child to gain experience in a team sport in a non-competitive environment.

The CBAA TOPSoccer program is offered to children from 5 to 14 years of age (exceptions can be made for older children). The program consists of six to eight weekly one-hour sessions that provide a fun learning environment in which the players can develop soccer-related skills, learn how to play within a team, and build self-confidence in a positive and nurturing environment.

The exact schedule for all sessions will be determined prior to the start of each season and is posted on our team website.

Our Mission

The CBAA Soccer program dedicated to the task of promoting and enhancing the culture of soccer for the youth and families in the Central Bucks area. The CBAA Soccer program will strive to develop players at all ages and levels of play: recreational; travel; and premier. We are dedicated to developing players and coaches to the highest level through a quality instructional program.

CBAA soccer program willcultivate each player's mind, body and spirit by:

building, developing, and improving their skills and fitness levels.
instilling confidence, initiative, emotional growth
embracing and nurturing a sense of community and teamwork
advocating high standards of sportsmanship and fair play.

PCA

Positive Coaching Alliance and CBAA! More details to come with our re-partnering of PCA and CBAA!

Here are few short videos for a preview of PCA:

National Advisory Board CollageSteve Young videoPhil Jackson Video (promo) Dusty Baker on supporting PCA

Your CBAA Soccer Committee

CBAA Soccer President:

Operations Directors: Ed Beedle, Travel; Jon Irey, Intramural

Directors of Coaching: Ryan Hayward, Travel; Neil Smart, IM

TOPSoccer Director: Matt McGahran

Director of Conduct: Drew Barlow

Director of Finanace: Michelle Obetz

Director of Marketing & Communications: Becky Barlow

Festival Director, IM: OPEN

Field Management Director: Andrew Bullard

Field Management: Dave MacFarlane

Picture Day Coordinator: Brian Dougherty

Registrar: Karen Smyth

Scheduling and Field Procurement: Jeff Mangum

Sponsorship & Procurement Director:

Snack Bar Co-Chairs: Shawn Harrison & Mary Anna Okin

Tournament Director, BUSC: Dave Fisher

Volunteer Co-Directors: Nathene Pogach & Anne Ransome

Volunteer!

The CBAA organization runs on volunteers!

The Best form of Natural Energy!

CBAA is a volunteer organization. We rely on parents like you to help us continue to offer quality sports program for children in Central Bucks. Please consider volunteering your time in some way. You will see a variety of volunteer opportunities.. Your commitment can be one-time or long term!

Please consider volunteering your time in some way! Have an idea to share? Let us know. Contact us at info@cbaasoccer.com