Mission

To provide a program dedicated to develop and sustain a quality, consistent, safe and positive environment to assist youth soccer players in attaining their highest possible level of personal skills, tactics, sportsmanship and overall soccer proficiency through proper teaching and competition.

Overview

There are three levels of play for players in age groups U10 (defined as "under 10" years of age as of August 1 of the playing year) through U19 within California Youth Soccer Association (CYSA) youth soccer, divided into Divisions I, III and IV. The Division is associated with both the level of play and with how the teams are selected.

The highest level of play within Ballistic soccer is Division I. These teams play in the CYSA District 3 Al Caffodio Division I League administered by CYSA District III, against other Division I teams within the district (Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon, Danville, Fremont and Newark), or in other CYSA district Leagues as assigned. They travel to tournaments beginning in August and play in State Cup competition in the Winter/Spring. This level requires the greatest time commitment and expense. Some Division I teams at the older age levels are invited to play in the State Playing League. See the CYSA Web page (www.cysanorth.org) for additional information on the State Playing League. Division I teams are generally in single-year age groups from U9 through U19. Division I teams are formed by individual player selection at tryouts held in the Spring.

The second level is Division III (Traveling or Advanced House). Division III teams are in age groups from U9 through U19 and the teams play in the Al Caffodio Traveling House League within CYSA District III. Some travel to tournaments or U10 Jamborees. A more moderate level of expense is involved at Division III than at Division I. Division III teams are formed based on individual player selection and tryout ratings.

All other Ballistic soccer players play in a Division IV (House League) in Pleasanton. Division IV teams, like Division III, are age groups from U9 through U19. It is not necessary to attend any tryout to play at this level. This league is divided into Divisions for U10 and U14, based mostly on the prior year’s rating, years of soccer experience and area of school attendance. Division IV teams are formed primarily by geographic areas with players from the same neighborhood, and from prior year coach evaluations of the players.

Tryouts for Division I and III teams are held in the Spring. All players wishing to try out for one of these teams must attend at least two daily Division III tryouts for their age group from Monday-Thursday. Division I tryouts for the age group are held that Saturday and Sunday. Division III final tryouts and team selection for Traveling House teams are held the following Saturday and Sunday.

Club Philosophy

The club philosophy is that development of Ballistic players and how we play the game is a greater priority than winning. Our focus is to place more importance on skillful and creative play that will produce better soccer players. It is the philosophy of BUSC that no child will be denied the ability to play based on financial hardship.