A MESSAGE FROM OUR TECHNICAL DIRECTOR;
COACH JOHN BARRY NUSUM
We’ve decided to take a more professional approach to our players in order to give a greater chance and opportunity for players to compete at the highest level in our region as we are working together with FC Bascome and keeping the core values of BAA.
Our mission is to develop and build a solid foundation for the future of BAA and in turn Bermuda. This will start with our Under 9 and Under 11 programs. Our focus with these two age groups is to continue enhanced development of not only football skills but mental decision making as well.
Working along with FC Bascome will bring about a change that Bermuda hasn’t seen before as there will be a pathway that will help us develop young talented players to take advantage of FC Bascome’s investment in a USL 2 franchise team and an opportunity to play in front of top college and professional coaches every summer moving forward.
My hope is that we can continue to grow the club and establish BAA as a club that leads the way in youth development.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
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A structured curriculum that promotes skill development across all level
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Repetition of technical skills that are essential in preparing the players
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An enjoyable & exciting experience in every session
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To provide long- term player development through practice and competition.
WHAT WE NEED FROM OUR PLAYERS:
- Be able to listen, take instructions and apply those instructions.
- Not talk or interrupt while instructions are given.
- Be interested, attentive, participate and always do their best.
- Respect other players, instructors, coaches, referees and opponents.
- Not bring outside issues or problems onto the pitch.
- Willingness to improve
- Commitment to training
- Having fun playing the game
UNDER 9
- Developing basic coordination, balance and agility
- Basic technical areas of the game (ball mastery, passing, shooting, etc.)
- The rules and objectives of the game
- How to engage people, become sociable leaders, accepting wins and losses gracefully
- Enjoying their football while taking responsibility for their own development and improvement
TRAINING SCHEDULE
Monday - Training 5pm-6pm on pitch (Goose Gosling Field, BAA)
Wednesday - Training 5pm-5pm on pitch (Goose Gosling Field, BAA)
Saturday - Games in the BFA League (locations will vary)
WHAT WE NEED FROM OUR PARENTS:
- Respect for the programme
- Use the correct protocols to address issues
- Do not get involved in team selections or technical player sessions
- Stay off the field during training sessions
- Wait to speak to coaches (don't approach a coach directly after games)
- Ensure players are at training and games on time
- Communicate RVSP's through the Sports Engine app
- Commitment to training
UNDER 11
- Advancing to SAQ (speed, agility & quickness)
- Advancing their technical skills, as they can mentally deal with repetitiveness
- Intro to the more tactical side of the game (formations, how to hold a line/block etc.)
- Using their influence as leaders and outgoing people in the right ways
- Enjoying their football while taking responsibility for their own development and improvement
TRAINING SCHEDULE
Monday - Training 5pm-6pm on pitch (Goose Gosling Field, BAA)
Wednesday - Training 5pm-5pm on pitch (Goose Gosling Field, BAA)
Saturday - Games in the BFA League (locations will vary)
