Free Academy Training Sessions for all U8 to U10 Players January 15th and 22nd
The BYSA Academy Director, Kate McCollum, will be offering two free clinics for players ranging in age from eight to ten (U-9 & U-10) on January 15th and 22nd from 3-4:30 PM at Jumbo Evans.....weather permitting. All players should have shin guards, a ball and water. We will focus on individual skills, shooting, and small sided games. The clinics are open to current academy players and to all those who want to see what it's all about. See you there!
For questions, contact: katemudge@hotmail.com or call Kate at 210-601-3579
BYSA Welcomes Kate McCollum-Mudge as Director of Academy Soccer
We are very excited to announce Kate McCollum-Mudge as the new Director of Academy for the Bulverde Rangers Soccer Club. Kate brings a lifetime of experience playing a
nd/or coaching soccer to our program, along with a passion for training youth of all ages in the game she loves. She and her family are residents of the Bulverde/Spring Branch area and she has two kids currently playing soccer with BYSA. Her son Jack plays U8 Rec and she coached her daughter Sophie’s U10 Rec team this fall.
Kate has several years experience training Academy and Micro-Academy teams, including Bulverde from 2003 through 2005, the Lions in 2006 and the Classics Elite from 2007 through 2010. Additionally, for the past 11 years she has been Head Coach of the Reagan HS JV girls soccer team and the Asst Head Coach for their Varsity girls soccer team, both of which have enjoyed much success in the time she has been on staff.
Kate has several years experience training Academy and Micro-Academy teams, including Bulverde from 2003 through 2005, the Lions in 2006 and the Classics Elite from 2007 through 2010. Additionally, for the past 11 years she has been Head Coach of the Reagan HS JV girls soccer team and the Asst Head Coach for their Varsity girls soccer team, both of which have enjoyed much success in the time she has been on staff.
Kate truly enjoys coaching younger players because of their enthusiasm for the game and their willingness to learn. She feels that kids at this age have so much potential and she takes great pride in teaching them the proper skills and techniques. While she wants the kids to have fun playing and learning the game, she runs a tight program and expects the players to pay attention and put forth effort in practice and games. She believes that the Academy program should offer a balanced mix of technical skills training for the kids to improve individually as well as tactical team skills and strategy for the kids to work together as a group.
Kate is looking forward to a great spring season and wants to meet all the Academy players and parents ASAP to introduce herself and get to know you. We have scheduled a training session and meet-and-greet on Sunday, December 11th, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. at Jumbo Evans. We hope that you will make the effort to have your child attend this session. We are also working on some future dates to conduct additional off-season sessions to give the kids an opportunity to keep touching the ball between now and when formal Academy training begins for the spring season.
I realize that anytime there is a change in trainers that there can be mixed feelings among the parents and players. I have known Kate for several years and am confident that she will do a great job with our Academy kids. I want to thank you all for your participation in the BYSA Academy program and we look forward to having you back this spring.
BYSA Academy Soccer Program
Academy, also known as “developmental soccer,” offers advanced training and play opportunities geared towards players and parents who are dedicated to soccer and have a passion for the game. The program is a great opportunity for the player interested in refining their individual and team skills and techniques under the instruction of professional trainers while preparing for future development in select soccer with the Bulverde Rangers when players reach the U11 age group.
The Academy program is open to U9 and U10 girls and boys who have the commitment and interest in continuing to improve and develop as a player. Also, advanced U8 players will be allowed to play up with a U9 team. Boys and girls on separate squads. There are no tryouts and 50% play per half is strictly enforced.
Players will train twice per week with their professional trainer and team manager. The games are played 6v6 including a goalkeeper and will be against other Academy teams throughout the San Antonio area.
The cost for each player to participate in the Developmental Program is $299.00 per season, which includes the player’s premium uniform package and training fees.
BYSA now has access to some of the very best professional trainers for Academy and Select soccer. We also offer the best value of any club in San Antonio as we are the only Academy program that includes full-time training and a premium uniform package for under $300 a season. Our Academy players last year enjoyed great success improving their individual skills while playing on very competitive teams that were some of the strongest in the San Antonio area.
Also, in addition to registering online, please email Trey Jacks at tjacks@gvtc.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your child’s name and DOB so he/she can be added to the list of confirmed players for the fall. Your can also contact Trey via email or at 210-325-8168 with any questions you may have regarding the Academy program.